TECHNIQUE CHECK…

Get your fingers in prime position and your bends will rock!

1. BEFORE BENDING...

...position your fingers together for extra support, put your thumb over the neck for leverage, and press your first finger knuckle against the neck as a fulcrum.

2. EXECUTING ABEND

The curve and shape of your fingers shouldn’t change much from the pre-bent position, because your wrist does the work.

3. FOURTHFINGER BENDS

Fourth-finger bends are tough – it’s everyone’s weakest digit! Use as many spare fingers as you can to share the load!

4. UNISON BENDS

In this unison bend the first finger frets the second string, while the second and third fingers are used to bend the third. Both strings are played together.