Common guitar notation symbols used to indicate techniques and articulations in sheet music include:
Hammer-on: A curved line connecting two notes, indicating that the second note is played by hammering onto the fretboard without picking.
Pull-off: A curved line connecting two notes, indicating that the second note is played by pulling off the fretboard without picking.
Bend: An arrow pointing up or down, indicating that the pitch of a note should be bent up or down.
Slide: A line connecting two notes, indicating that the player should slide their finger along the fretboard to transition between the two notes.
Vibrato: A wavy line above a note, indicating that the player should add a slight fluctuation in pitch to the note.
Palm mute: A notation indicating that the player should lightly rest the palm of their picking hand on the strings near the bridge to dampen the sound.
These symbols help Guitarists accurately interpret and perform the music as intended by the composer.
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