Guitar Lessons Aurora With Rick Washbrook Bending Stings Article
Guitar Lessons Aurora With Rick Washbrook Bending Stings Article
First just get us to bending a sting to any pitch you like.
Take any string on any fret and use your third finger and bend the string. Experiment how to get a clear bend without other strings sounding at the same time. You will have to learn to mute other strings that get in the way and sound while you bend.
Let`s try the whole step, two semitone string bend.
Put your 3rd finger on the 3rd string 9th fret. This is the note E. First play this note that is on the 9th fret, 3rd sting to get your ear hearing and identifying the exact pitch you will be bending the string to. Then move your 3rd finger to the 3rd string 7th fret, and bend the string up one full tone (2 half steps, or two frets) to reach the E note found on the 9th fret 3rd string.
You have to make sure you bend the 3rd string to the 9th fret correctly to sound a perfect E note in correct pitch. This is done with practice using your ear to find the correct pitch you bend the string to. With practice soon with you will bend any pitch you want at a moments notice, and do it accurately.
Let`s try the half step, one semitone string bend.
The next step is to learn to bend half tones. This is when you bend a string one fret up. It is called a semi tone.
The steps to do this are exactly the same steps we did before except your bending the string up a semi tone which is visually one fret on the guitar fret board, and not two frets.
Play the 8th fret 3rd string with your 3rd finger which is an Eb note. Sound the note well for your ear to remember it. Now play the 7th fret, 3rd string, using the 3rd finger and bend the note up one fret. You will be bending it up to the sound of a Eb note. Be sure to recognize that you are not playing the note a little sharp or a little flat. The more you practice it you will bend the string to the correct pitch, and you will be able to identify the correct or incorrect pitch of the bend. Practice this.
Let`s now bend the string two tones up.
Play the 2nd string, 10th fret and use your 3rd finger. Bend the 2nd string to match the 12th fret tone. Make sure you sound the note on the 12th fret first before you try bending the 2nd string. Practice again, and again bending the 10th fret up to the pitch of the 12th fret second string.
Ok, this is awesome. We are going to play a three note fragment of the A major scale. Sing only the first three notes, A, B, C#.
Now play the same notes on the guitar. Start this exercise on the 2nd string; use the 3rd finger, on the 10th fret. The note on the 10th fret is an A note. Place your 3rd finger on the 2nd string 10th fret and bend it up to a B note (which is the 12th fret) and then bend the B note up to the C# note. (which is on the 14th fret.)
I know the last bend is a very big bend and will take technical strength and exceptional accuracy to get the note to sound in perfect pitch.
Let`s work on your vibrato
The next technique to improve would be your vibrato and tremolo on the notes you bend. Get in touch with me I have a whole lesson on this. Larry Carlton has also has a wonderful approach on learning how to play a good vibrato. I took some of his ideas and added them to mine. I will enjoy sharing them with you if you want if you order my guitar lesson video, or in a private lesson with me.
I have explained the basics for half tone bends, whole tone bends, and two whole tone bends.
Compiled
By: Jayme Hogg
September 7th, 2011
Learn guitar from recording artist and teacher Rick Washbrook.
Rick Washbrook offers private lessons or global instruction
via guitar videos. He offers half hour or one hour sessions, and
pricing is lower than most music stores.
As a teacher/songwriter and award-winning guitarist,
Rick Washbrook offers his students 38 years experience.
This is important for both the beginning guitarist and those
requiring advanced studies because his experience brings
methods that many guitar teachers do not provide. Private
guitar lessons are within walking distance from downtown
Aurora, Ontario. In an atmosphere that is relaxed and enjoyable
for the student.
Compiled By:Jayme Hogg
http://www.washbrookmusic.com
First just get us to bending a sting to any pitch you like.
Take any string on any fret and use your third finger and bend the string. Experiment how to get a clear bend without other strings sounding at the same time. You will have to learn to mute other strings that get in the way and sound while you bend.
Let`s try the whole step, two semitone string bend.
Put your 3rd finger on the 3rd string 9th fret. This is the note E. First play this note that is on the 9th fret, 3rd sting to get your ear hearing and identifying the exact pitch you will be bending the string to. Then move your 3rd finger to the 3rd string 7th fret, and bend the string up one full tone (2 half steps, or two frets) to reach the E note found on the 9th fret 3rd string.
You have to make sure you bend the 3rd string to the 9th fret correctly to sound a perfect E note in correct pitch. This is done with practice using your ear to find the correct pitch you bend the string to. With practice soon with you will bend any pitch you want at a moments notice, and do it accurately.
Let`s try the half step, one semitone string bend.
The next step is to learn to bend half tones. This is when you bend a string one fret up. It is called a semi tone.
The steps to do this are exactly the same steps we did before except your bending the string up a semi tone which is visually one fret on the guitar fret board, and not two frets.
Play the 8th fret 3rd string with your 3rd finger which is an Eb note. Sound the note well for your ear to remember it. Now play the 7th fret, 3rd string, using the 3rd finger and bend the note up one fret. You will be bending it up to the sound of a Eb note. Be sure to recognize that you are not playing the note a little sharp or a little flat. The more you practice it you will bend the string to the correct pitch, and you will be able to identify the correct or incorrect pitch of the bend. Practice this.
Let`s now bend the string two tones up.
Play the 2nd string, 10th fret and use your 3rd finger. Bend the 2nd string to match the 12th fret tone. Make sure you sound the note on the 12th fret first before you try bending the 2nd string. Practice again, and again bending the 10th fret up to the pitch of the 12th fret second string.
Ok, this is awesome. We are going to play a three note fragment of the A major scale. Sing only the first three notes, A, B, C#.
Now play the same notes on the guitar. Start this exercise on the 2nd string; use the 3rd finger, on the 10th fret. The note on the 10th fret is an A note. Place your 3rd finger on the 2nd string 10th fret and bend it up to a B note (which is the 12th fret) and then bend the B note up to the C# note. (which is on the 14th fret.)
I know the last bend is a very big bend and will take technical strength and exceptional accuracy to get the note to sound in perfect pitch.
Let`s work on your vibrato
The next technique to improve would be your vibrato and tremolo on the notes you bend. Get in touch with me I have a whole lesson on this. Larry Carlton has also has a wonderful approach on learning how to play a good vibrato. I took some of his ideas and added them to mine. I will enjoy sharing them with you if you want if you order my guitar lesson video, or in a private lesson with me.
I have explained the basics for half tone bends, whole tone bends, and two whole tone bends.
Compiled
By: Jayme Hogg
September 7th, 2011
Learn guitar from recording artist and teacher Rick Washbrook.
Rick Washbrook offers private lessons or global instruction
via guitar videos. He offers half hour or one hour sessions, and
pricing is lower than most music stores.
As a teacher/songwriter and award-winning guitarist,
Rick Washbrook offers his students 38 years experience.
This is important for both the beginning guitarist and those
requiring advanced studies because his experience brings
methods that many guitar teachers do not provide. Private
guitar lessons are within walking distance from downtown
Aurora, Ontario. In an atmosphere that is relaxed and enjoyable
for the student.
Compiled By:Jayme Hogg
http://www.washbrookmusic.com