Blues tapping ideas??


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06/02/2006 11:25 am
Does anyone have any really cool bluesy tapping licks they could give me, but not like Satriani stuff, just simple but great sounding?
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Kole_Music
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06/02/2006 11:17 pm
A simple technique to use ( that sounds bluesy if used in the right context, ) is "Bend Tapping."

To play the "basic" bend tap, just use your ring and index finger of your fretting hand and your tapping finger in the strumming hand. Do a hammer on with your ring finger and then bend the note appropriately ( half step etc. ) While holding this bend; tap a note with your middle or index finger of the other hand. It has a very unique sound and can definately be used in blues music.

Hope that helps. Peace.
-Kole (Kyle Hicks)
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06/03/2006 9:13 pm
Yeah, Kyle's bend-and-tap is a great one to use. Another one is the tap-and-bend. Set up a tapping position that includes the fourth-note of the key you're playing in. Put on a short, fast burst of tapping and finish it with a huge bend on that fourth, then wind it down with some bluesy legato. Sounds great towards the climax of the solo, IMO. :)
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