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Bending, Support finger

J.E. View Member Profile	Oct 24 2008, 03:14 PM
Oct 24 2008, 03:14 PM	GMC:er Posts: 200 Joined: 18-March 07	Hi im woundering which finger i should use for supporting my bends? Currently im using my "Bad mutherfinger" for support and my ring finger to bend with. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Can you imagine?

Ramiro Delforte View Member Profile	Oct 24 2008, 03:20 PM
Oct 24 2008, 03:20 PM	Instructor Posts: 2.279 Joined: 4-August 08 From: Argentina, Buenos Aires	That's ok. You could also use your index finger to support the ring finger and if you bend with your pinky finger you could use the rest to support that little one. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Check out my Instructor Profile and Board LIVE VIDEO CHATS EVERY MONDAY AROUND 22PM (GMC HOUR)

skennington View Member Profile	Oct 24 2008, 03:26 PM
Oct 24 2008, 03:26 PM	Learning Roadie - Never Give Up - Moderator Posts: 7.461 Joined: 25-November 07 From: Charlotte,NC USA	I think you are going to have different opinions on this but I do the opposite. I bend with my middle and support with my index. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- *Show Off The Lessons You Have Learned Here On The REC Board And Receive Valuable Feedback from Our Instructors!* *Check Out The Virtual Bands* *Want To Join One, Or Maybe Form Your Own?*

J.E. View Member Profile	Oct 24 2008, 03:33 PM
Oct 24 2008, 03:33 PM	GMC:er Posts: 200 Joined: 18-March 07	I guess there is no right way or wrong way as it is no right or wrong way to hold a pick, thank you for your time tho i guess ill just have to do what comes natural to me You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Can you imagine?

Ivan Milenkovic View Member Profile	Oct 24 2008, 03:39 PM
Oct 24 2008, 03:39 PM	Instructor Posts: 25.396 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Belgrade, Serbia	You should basically support with all fingers that are behind the fretting finger if you have the chance for doing that. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- - Ivan's Video Chat Lesson Notes HERE - Check out my GMC Profile and Lessons - (Please subscribe to my) YouTube Official Channel - Let's be connected through ! Facebook! :)

Canis View Member Profile	Oct 24 2008, 04:07 PM
Oct 24 2008, 04:07 PM	Learning Rock Star Posts: 3.319 Joined: 22-October 07 From: Molde, Norway	I don't support at all Maybe that's why my vibrato sucks? You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- GMC is not just a website... It's a lifestyle! https://www.youtube.com/CanisArctus ->Click here for the ultimate practicing tip!<-

jer View Member Profile	Oct 24 2008, 04:10 PM
Oct 24 2008, 04:10 PM	GMC:er Posts: 1.889 Joined: 3-September 08 From: Des Moines IA USA	I bend with my ring finger. And support with my middle and index (when possible) fingers. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My Gear Jackson SL-1 USA Soloist Jackson DK2M ESP LTD MH-400 ESP LTD EC-1000 Ibanez Custom S-Series Martin 001 Acoustic Handmade Marshall JCM800 50watt head (with mods) Carvin 50x2 Stereo Tube Amp Boss GT-10 Preamp/Effects Processor Digitech GSP-1101 Preamp/Effects Processor Behringer FCB1010 Midi Controlled Floorboard Behringer Dualfex EX2200 Behinger Stereo EQ Line 6 POD with 2.3 upgrade Line 6 Floor Board Line 6 Spider III Practice Amp Nady UHF Wireless *"Who will eat the decay, when the worms have lost their sight?"*

kjutte View Member Profile	Oct 24 2008, 04:20 PM
Oct 24 2008, 04:20 PM	GMC:er Posts: 1.710 Joined: 17-July 07 From: Norway	QUOTE (Jarl Emil @ Oct 24 2008, 04:14 PM) Hi im woundering which finger i should use for supporting my bends? Currently im using my "Bad mutherfinger" for support and my ring finger to bend with. Learn to bend to pitch with all fingers. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

Oxac View Member Profile	Oct 24 2008, 04:25 PM
Oct 24 2008, 04:25 PM	GMC:er Posts: 693 Joined: 14-June 07 From: Sweden	I sometimes use my index finger for muting the other strings, works pretty good. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Olle "AJ" Svensson

Pedja Simovic View Member Profile	Oct 24 2008, 04:26 PM
Oct 24 2008, 04:26 PM	Instructor Posts: 8.109 Joined: 13-September 08 From: Nis, Serbia	QUOTE (kjutte @ Oct 24 2008, 05:20 PM) Learn to bend to pitch with all fingers. Agree This is the best possible way to make your fingers strong enough and get the pitch no matter what position or key you are in. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My Video Lessons

J.E. View Member Profile	Oct 24 2008, 09:46 PM
Oct 24 2008, 09:46 PM	GMC:er Posts: 200 Joined: 18-March 07	Maybe i should concentrate all gravity and force against my pinky X) Picture my pinky after ten years of bending! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Can you imagine?

IDontWantMyUsern... IDontWantMyUsername View Member Profile	Oct 24 2008, 10:04 PM
Oct 24 2008, 10:04 PM	GMC:er Posts: 405 Joined: 22-June 07 From: Mosjøen, Norway	The best would be if you could bend with more than one finger Almost whenever I do a bend I support with all the fingers that are behind the finger that I'm bending with (Except thumb of course) You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My stuff: Ibanez S320 Marshall MG100HDFX half stack Line6 PODxt Digidesign Mbox Pro Songs I'm writing down/learning at the moment: Children of Bodom - Downfall

Canis View Member Profile	Oct 24 2008, 10:06 PM
Oct 24 2008, 10:06 PM	Learning Rock Star Posts: 3.319 Joined: 22-October 07 From: Molde, Norway	QUOTE (Jarl Emil @ Oct 24 2008, 10:46 PM) Maybe i should concentrate all gravity and force against my pinky X) Picture my pinky after ten years of bending! Pinky on "bol" You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- GMC is not just a website... It's a lifestyle! https://www.youtube.com/CanisArctus ->Click here for the ultimate practicing tip!<-

Oxac View Member Profile	Oct 24 2008, 10:32 PM
Oct 24 2008, 10:32 PM	GMC:er Posts: 693 Joined: 14-June 07 From: Sweden	I use my thumb a lot when bending... I mean, try to remove your thumb from the neck and bend anyway... You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Olle "AJ" Svensson

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