Basic Guitar Techniques
Half-Step Guitar Bend
Here’s how to perform a half-step bend on the guitar and how it appears in guitar tablature.
Legato Sliding From One Note To Another
Slide from 7th fret to the 9th fret. Pick only the first note.
Sliding From One Note To Another
Slide from the 7th fret to the 9th fret. Pick both notes.
Sliding Away From A Note
Slide down from the 9th fret.
Sliding Up To A Note
Slide up to the 9th fret.
Natural Harmonics
A Technical Breakdown A guitar string has a number of frequencies at which it will naturally vibrate. These natural frequencies are known as the harmonics… Read More »Natural Harmonics
How To Perform Trills
A trill is performed by quickly hammering on and pulling off two notes. It’s usually represented by a “tr” and a squiggle line like… Read More »How To Perform Trills
Guitar Slides: The Beginner’s Guide
Slides are a basic guitar technique that you’ll find in every style of music. A slide is just what it sounds like: sliding your finger either up,… Read More »Guitar Slides: The Beginner’s Guide