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String bending is one of the most fun and exciting elements of lead guitar. However, without proper technique, it is also the most likely element to cause hand pain and even injury.
Even if you have been playing guitar for many years, string bending is perhaps the easiest technique to do incorrectly. This can lead to your bends sounding out of tune or have unpleasant phrasing, which can make even a very accomplished player sound like a novice.
Watch this video for Andy's top methods for easy and great sounding string bending!
String bending exercises 1, 2 and 3
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