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How to Play Mandolin Hammer-Ons

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  1. 28 Bill Cheatham- Melody
  2. 29 How to Play Slides on Mandolin
  3. 30 How to Play Pull-Offs
  4. 31 How to Play Mandolin Hammer-Ons — you are here
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Hammer-ons are a fret hand ornament that, like slides & pull-offs, helps us play a note that we do not pick. In this lesson we cover the technique, some exercises, & apply to a tune!

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