The pull-off is executed by playing a note and then pulling the left hand finger off the string towards the floor. This causes a new note to sound. The pull-off is indicated by a curved line and the symbol "P".
Begin by playing the note on the 7th fret, fourth string.
Pull third finger away to produce note at 5th fret.
Here is an exercise for developing control of pull-offs.
The following lick (short musical phrase) makes use of both hammer-ons and pull-offs. Licks are very common in lead guitar playing.
The following example consists of several licks joined together to form a solo. Notice the extensive use of hammer-on’s and pull-off’s. This solo is played over a chord progression in the key of A minor.