Vibrato
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Vibrato is a technique used to add expression to sustained notes when playing guitar. With it the player achieves a fluctuation in pitch, using slight bendings back and forth, though there are more advanced types of vibrato which apply the pressure parallel to the string to achieve a similar effect. | Vibrato is a technique used to add expression to sustained notes when playing guitar. With it the player achieves a fluctuation in pitch, using slight bendings back and forth, though there are more advanced types of vibrato which apply the pressure parallel to the string to achieve a similar effect. | ||
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There are dozens (even hundreds!) of lessons regarding vibrato, these are just a couple you might find useful: | There are dozens (even hundreds!) of lessons regarding vibrato, these are just a couple you might find useful: | ||
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[https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guitar/vibrato-lesson1/ Vibrato Lesson 1 - Left hand] | [https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guitar/vibrato-lesson1/ Vibrato Lesson 1 - Left hand] | ||
[https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guitar/vibrato-lesson2/ Vibrato Lesson 2 - Whammy bar] | [https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guitar/vibrato-lesson2/ Vibrato Lesson 2 - Whammy bar] | ||
Revision as of 14:25, 4 July 2010
Vibrato is a technique used to add expression to sustained notes when playing guitar. With it the player achieves a fluctuation in pitch, using slight bendings back and forth, though there are more advanced types of vibrato which apply the pressure parallel to the string to achieve a similar effect.
Vibrato can also be achieved with your guitar provided it has a whammy bar.
Related GMC Lessons
There are dozens (even hundreds!) of lessons regarding vibrato, these are just a couple you might find useful:
