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Techniques | Whole Step Bends

The following videos demonstrate how to properly bend in tune by checking the intonation of the bent pitch against the pitch being bent. In addition, I demonstrate the 8 most common types of whole step bends utilized in contemporary music.

1) Ghost Note Bend

2) Bend w/ Duration

3) Bend + Release

4) Bend + Release + Bend

5) Ghost Note Pre-Bend

6) Pre Bend w/ Duration

7) Double Stop Unison Bend

8) Double Stop Perfect 4th Above Bend

Bends1 4 to 5.jpg
Bends3 pre 4 to 5.jpg
Minor Pentatonic Bends P4 to P5.jpg
Bends2 7 to 1.jpg
Bends4 pre 7 to 1.jpg
Minor Pentatonic b7 to R.jpg

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