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GUEST,Cumbrian Bending Notes on Guitar (51* d) RE: Bending Notes on Guitar 25 Sep 05


Yes, it is possible. One thing to decide on is as to whether you want to push up to the note ( harder, but possible with a fair bit of strength with at least two fingers behind the note ), or easier, in some cases, using a pull up to the note ( on the two bass strings this is the only option to get larger interval bends ). Alot depends upon a)the gauge of strings ( I would look at light gauge and below ) b) the action, sometimes a very low action means that it is harder to get the right amount of purchase on the string, c) the height and shape of fret wire ( higher, well crowned and polished frets will always be easier to bend across d) finger strength ( obvious, but take it slowly to build up strength.

One thing to watch when bending heavier ( acoustic gauged strings) is the potential for a very painful split between flesh and nail if you catch it wrong.


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