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# Technique 102 - Palm Muting

 [  Michael Palmisano @michael  ](/user/4/view)Palm muting is how you get definition with your picking / strumming hand. With your palm you can change the timbre (sound) of the strings by applying a muting effect. This leads to more dynamic and percussive rhythm playing.

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