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Half-Step Bend
Here’s one of the most common bends.
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Full Step Bend And Release
Here’s a commonly used bend variation. We’ll bend the note up a full step and then release the bend.
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Bluesy Two-String Half-Step Bends
Here’s a bluesy lick that uses half-step bends on two strings.
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The Pre-Bend
With the pre-bend, we’ll bend the note before we strike it.
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String Rake
Here’s another technique that’s easy to do. It pops up a lot in guitar leads. It’s called a string rake. We use our pick and rake it across the strings. Check out the video to see what it looks and sounds like.
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Volume Swell
We can use the volume knob on the guitar to create volume swells. This video explains how to spot volume swells in tab and tips on how to perform them. It’s a cool-sounding technique that isn’t hard to do.
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Legato Exercise 4
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Legato Exercise 3
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Legato Exercise 2
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Legato Exercise 1