Blues tapping ideas??
Does anyone have any really cool bluesy tapping licks they could give me, but not like Satriani stuff, just simple but great sounding?
# 1
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.
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)
http://www.KoleMusician.com
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Composer, Guitarist, Instructor.
http://www.KoleMusician.com
http://www.myspace.com/kolemusic
Composer, Guitarist, Instructor.
# 2
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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