Bend-up Vibrato, and down for that matter ... |
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Bend-up Vibrato, and down for that matter ... |
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Mar 15 2007, 11:19 PM |
Ok, so I can do a wicked vibrato on an unbent string, downward bends I can do ok but vibrato on notes bent upwards are hard for me. I kind of know the technique (hook your thumb over the top of the neck and really move your wrist) but it isn't coming naturally. I know the answer is to practice, but can anyone suggest any techniques, or exercises that have helped them with this?
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Mar 17 2007, 05:59 PM |
Man that's a good question. As for the actual technique with the left hand, I don't know(lol), but after watching my hand I do it alot like Marty Friedman does, I just kinda push the string up until I hit the right pitch(I use my ear), then I just kinda shake the note like normal. But I find it very hard for me to apply vibrato to a bent note with 1 finger, so what I usually do is use my 2nd, 3rd, or 4th finger to actually fret the note, and I place all the other fingers above it on the string just to add some strength and control(reinforced bending I think it's called).
It's kinda hard for me to explain, but another thing I like to do is watch videos of great guitar players and watch for what they do, here's one vid he does vibrato on up-bends all over the place, he uses reinforced bending also. I hope I helped a little. -------------------- |
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Mar 19 2007, 01:48 PM |
Thanks Dime and Radar - a couple of very useful tips - I will try them both out tonight when I practice!
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