Palm muting

[markdavid]

Hi

Am after some tips for palm muting, I have a song that my band plays where it features palm muting very prominently, what I am having trouble with is gauging the amount of pressure to use to mute and keeping that pressure consistent, any tips? thanks

[DoubleOhStephan]

Assuming you're using a pick, I find the best way is to use the edge of your hand just resting on the strings near the bridge. You don't need any pressure really, just touching is enough to create a mute. 

[markdavid]

Thanks, am using my thumb and index finger to pluck, will give this a try

[wateroftyne]

27 minutes ago, markdavid said:

Thanks, am using my thumb and index finger to pluck, will give this a try

Along with what’s been mentioned above, the next step is just to keep doing it - amount of pressure etc, will become second nature.

[Reggaebass]

I play with the thumb quite a lot playing reggae and I rest the side of my palm softly across the bridge, but one of the hardest things is to get an even volume across all strings as the D and G will sound quieter, I used to practice 2 octave scales slowly until I got an even tone , then as  wateroftyne says it will come naturally 🙂

[greghagger]

Try just using your thumb and like the other replies said, apply light pressure and it will come with practice. 

[fleabag]

13 hours ago, Reggaebass said:

 but one of the hardest things is to get an even volume across all strings as the D and G will sound quieter

I find that too, and i set the pup heights higher on the treble side and counter act the slight drop in volume. This means you can use the same plucking pressure on all strings

[Darren 1]

This may be of some use ?

I have some palm mute videos and I will post them soon. 

[markdavid]

Thank you all for the replies

[Darren 1]

Palm muting :

https://youtu.be/diL78iBqxSs