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 (Classical vibrato). | 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]]. | ||
Revision as of 14:28, 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:
