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This tutorial on string bending was inspired by a few subscribers in the forum, that wanted to know how to start bending strings. I started with useful tips, followed by sixteen lessons using whole tone bends on the B string. In the first eight I'm bending the 2nd note of the scale up to the 3rd. In the next eight I'm bending the 4th note of the scale up to the 5th, and close with tips on how to use them.

In this series of lessons, Anders Mouridsen will take your bending up a level. First we'll get a brief overview and talk about a bending tone, then we'll explore using double bends in your leads. Bending up on one string and down on another is next; we'll then learn about wide bends. We'll combine all three bending licks together and improvise, and conclude with practice exercises.

In this next tutorial on rock soloing, Anders Mouridsen will teach you bending and vibrato techniques. We'll start with an overview introducing the techniques and a suggested tone for them. Then you'll learn basic bending, your first bending lick, and do some jamming with it. We'll do the same using our vibrato technique, then combine both techniques. We'll end with some easy practice exercises.

This tutorial on string bending was inspired by a few subscribers in the forum, they wanted to learn how to bend strings. I'll show you some useful tips, and eight whole tone bending positions on the G string. I'm starting with a G bend in the 5th fret, and going up to the G bend an octave higher. Then close with tips on how to use them, and how they all work together.

This tutorial on string bending was inspired by a few subscribers in the forum, that wanted to learn how to bend strings. I'll show you two ways to bend the string in the first lesson, and give you some tips using both of them. The next eight are all whole tone bending positions on the G string, starting with an A bend in the 4th fret, up to the A bend an octave higher in the 16th fret.

Bread & butter means the central or fundamental part of a thing. It also means how you earning a living; how you earn you bread to pay for your bread & butter! In this tutorial we'll learn another, more advanced major pentatonic lick that you've heard many times.

This tutorial on bending the flat 7 up to the 1 was inspired by my other string bending tutorials. I'll show you the bend in A, and then use it with other whole tone bends. I'll show you some steel guitar licks, and then how to bend a scale. After a few bending combinations, prebend some strings, and then I'll put it in reverse. Finally, I'll close with some useful tips about how to use this in other keys.

This tutorial on string bending behind the nut was inspired by a previous tutorial on this technique. I'll show you how to do it with the left hand, and also the right hand. Then I'll show you how it works with open chords, and also barre chord positions. Some of these work by bending the string up a whole tone, and others work by bending the string up only a half tone.

This tutorial on string bending behind the nut was inspired by a previous tutorial on B bender guitar. I'll show you how to do this with the left hand, and also using the right hand. Then I'll show you how this works with open chords, and also the barre chord positions. Some of these will work by bending the string a whole tone, and some work by bending the string up only a half tone.

In these rock soloing technique lessons, we'll be teaching you some essential bends and vibrato technique that will aid you in your lead playing. You'll be learning four types of bends here: up and down bends, pre-bends, bend and choke, and bending one string but not the other. Next we'll show you some vibrato technique, then put all of it together.

In the following lessons, we’ll learn bending and vibrato technique, and how to use them. We’ll play through some examples, and turn those examples into a practice tune that combines everything we’ve learned. We’ll dive into the essential skills that form the backbone of expression when riffing and soloing. These techniques are not just about playing notes; they're about injecting emotion, character, and a personal touch into your playing.

When you place your barre chord root note on the 5th string of the guitar, you can create any major or minor chord that exists, using barre chord theory. Heads up: The major ones are tough to make, but the minor ones tend to fall into place more easily. Either way, it's important that you understand the concepts, even your tone has a ways to go!

Take a close up look at the 12-string acoustic guitar. Find out why and how it makes such a rich harp-like sound, and how you can adapt your 6-string skills to a 12-string guitar and make magic happen!

This tutorial will teach you how to play six simple single string exercises that will help you learn the names of the notes in the first position. It will also give you practice learning to sight read notes and rhythmic notation. Finally, it will help you get used to playing with your fingertips and fingernails on nylon strings.

A technique unique to the guitar, bending in blues is almost as key as the 12 bar form itself. Used primarily in soloing, this technique can be explored in a variety for different to create vocal like lines and memorable hooks. We will be exploring multiple techniques with bending in this tutorial, including bending major/minor thirds, bending up one note and down another, among others. All examples are in the key of C and we will play along to some backing tracks to hear how these sound in our solos. Let's get started.

Anders will show you a classic and useful way to play melodies on an acoustic guitar, which uses a combination of open strings and fretted notes to create a piano-like sustain between the notes. This can be a bit confusing to wrap your head around at first, but it's a really cool sound and something you encounter quite frequently when you're learning classic instrumental guitar arrangements in this style.

This tutorial on playing in thirds was inspired when I was trying to think of useful concepts, that would teach some basic ideas for starting to solo. I've put together 4 combinations, and used these shapes in eight positions. I'll play the notes at the same time, and then I'll split them up. I'm starting in the 3rd fret, and I'll move it up to the 15th fret using the musical alphabet.

Dave will show you all the great licks in this classic blues tune. There's a variety of dynamics from slow and soulful all the way to high-octane intensity. There are a lot of classic techniques: string bending, major and minor pentatonic interplay, repeating licks, tasty call and respond between the guitar and vocals, and a classic Freddie King solo.

In this first of a two part series you'll learn single finger tapping ideas with arpeggios, sliding, string bending, pentatonic scales, diatonic scales, pedal points, and tapping harmonics.

This double stop progression was inspired by some pickers I've met while performing, and they wanted to know how I put these licks together. The first one is mostly double stops, but there are hammer ons, pull offs, even string bending in the next three. I'll show you the licks in the 1, 4, and 5 chords, and play them with the "Med A 1-4-5 Progression Jam" in our jam station.

This tutorial on prebending strings was inspired by all the other string bending tutorials, and all the legendary guitarists that use this concept. In these lessons I'm sliding up a whole step to the note, prebending the string up to the same note, and releasing the bend. Put these together for a 1, 4, 5, 1 progression in the key of A.

This tutorial on prebending strings was inspired by all the other string bending tutorials, and all the legendary guitarists that use this concept. In the first lesson I'll mention a few of them, then show a couple of examples using this trick. Then I use bending positions that work with the 1, 4, and 5 chords in the key of A, and also talk a little about how palm muting works with this too.

This double stops tutorial was inspired by some pickers I met on the road, they all wanted to know how I was playing these licks. The first two lessons are a 1, 4, 5 progression in G, and then I'll show you a few double stop tricks. I'll also combine some other techniques like string bending, with the hybrid picking licks, and then a G progression using open chords.

A 12 string acoustic guitar was used on the original recording, but any guitar - acoustic or electric can be used to play this song. This song uses barre chords and open chords, chord arpeggiation, and steady strumming approaches.

In this tutorial you’re going to learn a technique called palm muting for fingerstyle guitar. Palm muting in fingerstyle is used all the time to make the melody stand out more. Muting the bass notes gives you the pitch without the sustain. This allows the upper string melody notes to be heard more clearly. We'll also add syncopation, which is another way of separating the bass notes from the melody.

The tune features 2 clean electric guitars. Guitar 1 plays the main rhythm, while Guitar 2 is a 12 string electric guitar that adds some single note melodies throughout. A 12 string guitar is ideal, but not necessary to play these parts. This song uses double stops, open chords, single note ornamentations, and some steady strumming approaches.

There are 2 guitars in this song. Guitar 1 is an electric guitar that switches between clean and crunch tones throughout. Guitar 2 is an acoustic guitar that adds an additional texture to the arrangement. You’ll need to tune your guitar ½ step down, then drop the low string an additional step to play along with this tutorial. This song uses single note riffs, dropped power chord shapes, steady acoustic strumming approaches, and dynamics.

There is 1 electric guitar in this song that switches between clean and distorted tones throughout. You’ll need to tune your guitar one half-step down, then drop the low string an additional whole step to play along with this tutorial. This song uses dropped tuning power chords, combining chord strums with single note motifs, melodic lead approaches, and dynamics.

There is one clean electric guitar playing steady eighth note staccato strums throughout. This song uses upper string voicings, staccato strums on the backbeat, and a 6/8 feel.

There are 2 clean electric guitar layers in this song. Guitar 1 plays lower single note lines and chords while Guitar 2 plays upper string melody lines and chord stabs. Both guitars are carefully crafted and interlocking, and stay very active throughout the tune with a mix of staccato chords with quick changes, steady strums, and single note lines connecting the changes and sections. There is a lot to learn in this song from both parts!

Mike will show you the 2 guitar parts in this song. The guitar is barely heard in the mix, so we will use 2 guitar parts to play through this song. Guitar 1 will play the chord progression, while Guitar 2 will play the iconic string melody. This song uses open chords, a steady strum approach, and single note riffing.

In this tutorial we'll explore the C major scale you already know, but from a whole different angle. Now we'll play it horizontally on one string. This opens up our understanding of the fretboard to see how to construct a major scale with the major scale formula.

In this tutorial we're gonna talk in more detail about tuning. Tuning can be a tricky thing, and it's something we have to do all the time on the guitar. Guitars are made of wood and is constantly reacting to the climate around you, which will affect your tuning. Also, when we strum, fret and pick the strings we push and pull them and even the slightest change in the string tension will affect the pitch and your overall tuning. So tuning is part of playing guitar, and it's something we have to do every time we pick up a guitar and most likely several times throughout our practice session or performance.