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Synchronize Your Fingers And Ears For Playing The Guitar

by | Guitar, Music

Blue guitar
Photo by Jorge Franganillo

Anyone who has ever taken instrument lessons has likely dreamed of playing music by ear. The first step is learning to play your favorite songs. This is easily achievable as there are music sheets Learn to review Piano Sheets - Piano sheets are fundamental elements for learning the piano. If you are interested in mastering this musical instrument, it is essential to learn how to read piano sheets specifically designed for piano. Before you can play the piano in its simplest form, you need to understand how to read sheets in their true sense. Having… and tablature available for almost any song you can think of. The next step is playing a new song you hear on the radio without the aid of music sheets Learn to review Piano Sheets - Piano sheets are fundamental elements for learning the piano. If you are interested in mastering this musical instrument, it is essential to learn how to read piano sheets specifically designed for piano. Before you can play the piano in its simplest form, you need to understand how to read sheets in their true sense. Having… or tablature. At first, this may seem challenging, but it’s like any other skill you’ve learned—you just need to practice and master it.

Playing the guitar Strumming Practicing The Guitar - Practicing the guitar takes time and dedication. Learning to play the instrument requires consistent practice, but it doesn't guarantee that you'll become a rock star. Nonetheless, with regular practice and skill development, you can still achieve proficiency. There are two …

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Playing Guitar – What Is String Bending?

by | Guitar, Music

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Bending strings is used to give the guitar a more personalized and harmonic quality. This technique is primarily used by lead guitar players but is also employed in various styles of playing. When it comes to shaping your playing style, two major components are vibrato techniques and string bending. The combination of these skills largely defines what sets your playing apart from others.

The goal is to bend the strings to reach the desired pitch. Using three fingers instead of just one to bend the string is the key to achieving this. Place your third finger on the fret you intend to bend and position your first and second fingers on the frets behind it. Utilize the strength of all three fingers when performing a bend.

For example, fret the note on the 7th fret of the third string with your third finger, while your other fingers are on the 6th and 5th frets. The objective is to bend this note up one step, equivalent to two frets, and then release the string to return it to its original pitch. Before attempting the bend, play the note on the 9th fret as a reference. The goal …

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