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Bending Study - Level 3

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Mon, 12/02/2024 - 12:36
sparkyburp
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Hi David,

 

After months of trial and error, I can sound the bends to some degree on  holes 1-4 and 6 although the tone quality is still poor (in my opinion). I'm just wondering what you are expecting from the study song 'Feelin' for the Blues' in terms of bend quallity. I have a tendency to get things as perfect as possible but I know that isn't the aim of this course.

 

Thanks,

 

Mark.

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Tue, 12/03/2024 - 08:00
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David Barrett
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Hello Mark. Bends develop

Hello Mark. Bends develop over a long period of time. If you're getting the correct pitch (congratulations by the way), then all is good... tone will come with time.

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Thu, 12/05/2024 - 03:47
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Bending

OK, thanks David.

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