The Bend

I recently wrote about learning simple guitar techniques for those of you learning guitar.  In that article I taught you how to Hammer On and also how to Flick Off.  I hope you gave these techniques a try.  I also posted a video showing how these are done.  If you are still finding it difficult, don't give up, once you master it, you will find it very easy.  So just keep on practising, you'll get there.
Another technique for you to try is called The Bend. This is achieved by playing a note then bending the string until you reach a higher note or 2 or 3.
Lets try placing your ring finger on the 2nd string 7th fret.  Play that note, once you play it Bend the string in an upwards direction and the note will go higher.  You can also use your other fingers to help bend the string.
Another technique is the Bend/Release.  This is achieved by Bending the string as we did previously and then simply releasing the Bend.  This will make three notes.  The original note, the Bent note and the Released note.
Try the Bend, Bend/Release on different strings and different positions on the fretboard. You will find it easier to bend the lighter strings rather than the heavier ones, so stick with the 1st, 2nd and 3rd strings for now.
The best tip for any guitar player whether a beginner or even one of the great guitar players of the world is practice.
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