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.
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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 (Classical vibrato).
Vibrato can also be achieved with your guitar provided it has a whammy bar.
Vibrato can also be achieved with your guitar provided it has a whammy bar.
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[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]
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[https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Bens-Vibrato-Odyssey/ Classical Vibrato Lesson]

Revision as of 14:27, 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 (Classical vibrato).

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:


Vibrato Lesson 1 - Left hand

Vibrato Lesson 2 - Whammy bar

Classical Vibrato Lesson