Week 1 · 12 min
Sound the pull-off
By the end, you can release the upper finger while keeping the lower fret ringing.
Before this lesson
Lesson steps
1 Two fingers ready
Set fingers 1 and 3 on string 3 at frets 5 and 7.
3 min · 40 bpm · 1 note per click
Check for · 2 bars at 44 BPM — The index is already in place below the ring finger.
More detail
In a descending slur, the lower note sounds when the upper finger leaves the string.
2 The plucked pair
Play bar 1 with a right-hand stroke on every note.
3 min · 40 bpm · 1 note per click
Revisit the tablature · Step 1
Check for · 2 bars at 44 BPM — The second note is lower and just as clear as the first.
More detail
Listen to the length of both notes before working on the release.
3 The release
Brush the string with the ring finger as it leaves, keeping the index down.
3 min · 44 bpm · 1 note per click
Revisit the tablature · Step 1
Check for · 2 bars at 48 BPM — The destination note stays clear and in time.
More detail
The departing finger may finish against the next string towards the treble, like a left-hand rest stroke; adapt the movement on the first string.
4 Check the release
Repeat the pairs in bar 2 at one note per click.
3 min · 44 bpm · 1 note per click
Revisit the tablature · Step 1
Check for · 4 bars at 48 BPM — String 2 stays silent and fret 5 rings until the next click.
More detail
If the neighbouring string sounds, shorten the releasing motion before trying again.
You can move on when…
You pass when, over 4 bars at 48 BPM, string 2 stays silent and fret 5 rings until the next click.
If a movement feels difficult
The pull-off note is muted.
Keep the lower finger down while the other lightly plucks the string.
Your fingers lift too far.
Repeat the piston movement slowly, keeping your fingers hovering close to the string.