Newbie question about muting

I've got a simple question for those who can help. So when im reading tab and I stroke the same string multiple times but at different frets, Do i mute the string after one stroke then play it on the next fret? Whenever I play the string on a fret and pick my fingers up to move down the fret board it makes a awkward sound as soon as i move my finger off the string. Im just wondering if im to slow moving or if im supposed to mute the string with my palm first of something? help is much appreciated, thanks!

If you're talking about getting rid of that annoying little 'zipper' sound whenever you shift position, the suggestion is to simply increase your muting of the string, or lift your fingers further.

Personally, I just like to dig in a bit with my palm so that the string just goes dead for a split second while I shift...that's good for heavy metal and jazz because you have a clear division. But if you are doing a more flowing sound sort of thing, you'll need to just lift your fingers when you shift.

It is a little difficult to accurately advise on this without actually seeing you play so I would not want to give you the wrong idea.

With that in mind I think in time as you continue to play this will get better. You would benefit from practicing scales and chord shifting to develop hand strength and coordination.

Part of your problem may be hand strength and coordination and also a need for muting technique.

You will get it. It is great that you see it and have identified it to address it. Shows you are listening.

Im not sure if its a Zipper sound, its like as soon as i take my finger off the string to move to a different fret, as soon as i pick the finger up off the string the pitch changes while i have to move to another fret, i think it may just be that im not quick enough yet so its very noticeable

maybe u can show us the tab and explain which area ur having problems with

great post! as a beginner, i have often wondered also about when you play an open string, are you supposed to mute that string before playing the next one, or do you typicall let it ring throughout? If you mute, do you mute it iwth your palm or the pick? I find I have a difficult time palm muting anything on my strat.

Depending on what the song calls for and this is a generalization, there are a few ways you can mute. Palm muting is probably the most obvious, using the thumb of the picking hand to mute unwanted strings is another and the fingering hand can also be used, it really depends on what it is you are playing. With anything new that you're learning , start slow. Get your right and left hands in sync and practice at a slow tempo to build the muscle memory of both hands. This will enable you to work on the technique you need to get the results you want. And finally, don't give up! Perserverence!

Yes palm muting the string will work, but more so with practice you'll learn to move around the frets clean, meaning it gets better with practice, there are sometimes you wont wanna mute that certain string, so dont just rely on palm muting for everything. Keep Playing :D