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String Bending Exercise – BLG002

August 25, 2015 by Brian 20 Comments

How To Bend Strings - Guitar Lesson

In this lesson, you’ll learn how to play a short and simple lead, while utilizing full and half bends. I’ll also explain how to apply vibrato to a bend, and show you the technique that I use. This is a great practice exercise for learning the difference between full bends and half bends, and is also great to practice your vibrato skills while bending. Start by watching this quick explanation video. Make sure you download the MP3 jam tracks and the tablature to practice with. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Guitar Techniques Tagged With: bend, bending strings, blg002, string bend, vibrato

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