Originally Posted by: Otto Ray SingWhen two notes are tied together, the second one is not picked, which I understand when they're on the same string, but what happens when they aren't? If I'm going from an F to a G or a D to a E, how do I get the sound from the second note that's now on a separate string?

Without more info and solely based on what you are describing, there are two options.

1. Find a way to put the second note on the same string as the first. This way you can hammer-on the note.

This is an F to G on two different strings:

E |-----------------------------|
B |-----------------------------|
G |-----0-----------------------|
D |--3--------------------------|
A |-----------------------------|
E |-----------------------------|

Now I've located the same note G on the same string as the F, so I can hammer-on:

E |-----------------------------|
B |-----------------------------|
G |-----------------------------|
D |--3-(h)-5--------------------|
A |-----------------------------|
E |-----------------------------|


2. The curving arc that "ties" the notes together is a phrase or slur mark. This means you can pick each note, but make sure you play them with legato phrasing, so they sound smoothly connected.

You do this by letting the first note ring all the way until you play the second note & you pick the second note lightly to de-emphasize the pick attack.

This tutorial covers legato phrasing.

http://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial.php?input=1540

Hope this helps. Ask more if necessary!