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Original message:519 days 19 hours 32 minutes ago

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i was playing the solo out of Metallica's "one" today, i can play the tapping part alright but it doesn't sound the best, i was wondering how to achieve a better sound when tapping? any tips would be appreciated.

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Reply:519 days 1 hours 33 minutes ago
Member: Richey

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In that particular solo, I believe Kirk actually taps with his pick instead of his finger. I have the song book for it and that is what it says.

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Reply:514 days 6 hours ago
Member: Atc_Gtr

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you just have to tap fast in that solo.It's not pick etc...
Start slow that go faster...

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Reply:513 days 23 hours 49 minutes ago
Member: RuiOlasBrandon 's

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Hey try changing your distortion, or use a humbucker do change the tapping sound.
If you don't manage to get it, just say something to us.

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Hey, I'm stupid!

Reply:499 days 9 hours 16 minutes ago
Member: Timothy Khalil

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Yeah he uses a pick in that one -you can hear it.

With tapping in general though its like sluring in your other hand -instead of simply 'poking' the string and bouncing your finger off it you want to hammer on and most importantly (yet often neglected) "pull off" with your tapping finger. It'll give yuo a smoother sound and you'll get used to it after a while. If not relevant to "one" then at least remember it for future tapping.

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