In this lesson we introduce you to basic string bending & vibrato.
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Can you post a video? Maybe strings are worn out****Possible gear related question about bending****
I'm learning a song that has a whole step bend on the high string tuned down half step from e-flat to G (i.e. whole step bend starting on the 12 fret). It's a very tasty bend-release-bend. I usually practice not plugged in so distortion/effects/etc. doesn't hide my mistakes. I finally started getting the hang of this passage so yesterday I tried plugging in to hear it with delay and distortion and IT SOUNDS AWFUL. Not the pitch but the tone gets screechy and changes timbre and it just plain sounds not good, like it's not supposed to do that.
Any thoughts on this? Do I need different strings? Change some action settings? Is it just sh***y technique?
I'm on a PRS Tremonti SE with .10-.46 strings.
Sure can---too late tonight but will do tomorrow!Can you post a video? Maybe strings are worn out
let's see if I can attach this video here:Can you post a video? Maybe strings are worn out
Either your strings are in need of replacing or you’re not properly muting the B string while you bend the high E. Thats just my observation dudelet's see if I can attach this video here:
Much appreciated. I'll try a new string, but I'm guessing you're probably on to something about not muting properly!Either your strings are in need of replacing or you’re not properly muting the B string while you bend the high E. Thats just my observation dude
One question on how to bend a string correctly.
Do you bend the string quickly to get the right pitch right away and hold it, or do you bend the string slowly? Or does it depend on the expression you want?