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ChristopherSchlegel
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ChristopherSchlegel
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03/26/2015 2:17 pm
Originally Posted by: icebreaker1588When I bend a string/note i tend to always use only the finger I have on that specific note to bend.

A few times after watching other people play on videos I've seen that most people use 2-3 fingers to bend.

Certain bends are fine to do with your index finger. Or with whatever finger is convenient. But quite often the best way to maintain control & hit the target pitch is to use more than one finger for strength & leverage.

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