palm muted
The term "palm muted" describes a guitar-playing technique that produces a muted, percussive sound by lightly touching the strings near the bridge with the side of the hand.
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Definition
B2Guitar Playing
(technical)A technique where the side of the hand touches the strings near the bridge to create a muted, percussive sound.
Example
- The guitarist used a palm muted technique to add a rhythmic, staccato effect to the song.
C1String Instruments
(technical)A method to dampen string vibrations, resulting in a softer, more staccato sound.
Example
- Palm muting can be applied to various string instruments to achieve different tonal effects.
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