Snowman19 |
10-17-2014 04:27 AM |
string bending practice
The first problem you may encounter when learning to bend is not pushing up on the string hard enough to reach the target note.
Make sure you're using a light enough gauge string. Normally, I use "lites" for my electric guitar but you may want to use "Extra Lites" if you're just starting
out.
The biggest secret to bending notes properly is that you MUST use supporting fingers!
Here's what I mean. Let's say you're doing a bend at the seventh fret, third string using your third finger. The bend comes much easier if you use your second finger to help the third push the string up.
Lay both fingers on the string. Keep your fingers together; no gaps. This technique provides good leverage to make the bend happen.
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