String bending is one of the most expressive things you can do on the guitar. It is something that takes patience and the proper technique to fully hone and develop. I field many questions on bending strings and since it is such a critical concept for lead guitar I thought I would give some tips via this video lesson – check it out here:

• http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-9009035658729389973&hl=en

Remember to be patient as string bending takes time to perfect. Your playing is an evolution – so keep putting that guitar in your hands every day!

Take care,
David Taub & Tim Gilberg

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