Why do the other guitar strings produce sounds even though I don't play them?

Question

When I play power chords on my electric guitar, it often happens that the strings I'm not touching with the pick produce sounds. For these, I only hit three strings and leave the other three untouched. I try to muffle it with my hand, but I can't seem to get it right. Is there a special technique? Or do you have to practice until you get it right without hearing the other strings?

therion07 · Answer

If bass is like that, it's probably because I just start with it and I accidentally touch the other strings xd Help you but yes

ewigsuzu · Answer

It'll probably be on the electric side, with an electric guitar, it's very easy to hear. To dam down, it makes sense to contain all strings below. The hand edge may not go up accidentally only the thumb and index finger, while playing with fingernails only for the feeling.

zoro666 · Answer

With the handle hand the strings you don't use easy to damp with your fingers, just put your fingers on it.

vando · Answer

Because an electric guitar swings, and the vibration unattended S a. iten.

The technique is:

unused strings do not even hit
Put the finger on the strings at Power Chords
Point fingertip basically touches the deep E string when you grab a PC on the A string
medium and possibly Ring fingers lie on the e-string when you grab a PC on the A-string
high e, b and G string can be dampened with the fingers of the hand.

sinisterium9591 · Answer

The strings must be muted. An electric guitar also swings, in particular at Tremolo, the vibration is transferred to all strings.

The damping of the strings also has the side effect that with the other strings, the energy of the attack is longer present, that is, you eliminate not only unwanted tones, but can improve your sustain.

Otherwise Vando has already said everything essential.