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Introduction and Basic Technique

Bobby Koelble

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Bobby Koelble

Let's explore Introduction and Basic Technique in this first chapter of Bending I, guided by Bobby Koelble, as part of your Vibrato, Bending, Legato, Speed Picking, Harmonics journey on Guitar. This session will refine your approach to Introduction and Basic Technique, helping you sound more polished and expressive on Guitar. Each lesson builds on the last-keep moving forward, and soon Bending I will feel effortless on your Guitar.

Guitar Bending I

Introduction and Basic Technique

Training All Fingers

Bending in Pentatonics

Degrees of Bends

Previous Topic

Guitar Vibrato 2

Next Topic

Guitar Bending II

Topic 1Guitar Vibrato 1

Introduction to Vibrato

Vibrato in Vertical Plane

Vibrato Using Pentatonic Scale (Vertical)

Horizontal Plane

Multiple Note Vibrato

Topic 2Guitar Vibrato 2

Shallow vs Wide

Using Whammy Bar

Bending with Vibrato

Summary and Tips

Improvisation in Gm Progression

Topic 3Guitar Bending I

Introduction and Basic Technique

Training All Fingers

Bending in Pentatonics

Degrees of Bends

Topic 4Guitar Bending II

Tips and Conclusion

Bend n Release and Prebend

Double Stop and Unison Bends

Double Bends

Topic 5Economy Picking

Intro, Basics, & Concept of Rest Stroke

Four Note Idea

Six Note Patterns

Three Notes per String Scale Patterns

Changing Directions-Odd vs Even

Discussion and Conclusion

Topic 6Legato - Intermediate

Introduction to Legato and Basics

Three Notes per String and Left Hand Basics

Clean vs Distortion

Patterns and Ideas for Improvisation

Legato without Right Hand

Improvisation and Discussion

Topic 7Legato - Advanced (Part 1)

Introduction

Connecting Scales

Patterns

Single String Legato Ideas

Three Notes per String Legato Ideas

Topic 8Legato - Advanced (Part 2)

Three Octave Scale Pattern

Four Notes per String

Four Note Patterns

Creating Licks

Jamming

Topic 9Harmonics-Part 1-Introduction and Natural Harmonics

Introduction

Natural Harmonics

Tuning Using Natural Harmonics

Topic 10Harmonics-Part 2-Application of Natural Harmonics

Red Barchetta

Round About

Jeremy

7th Fret and 12 Fret Example

Topic 11Harmonics-Part 3-2nd Set of Natural Harmonics

2nd Set of Natural Harmonics

Example-Summer Song

Topic 12Harmonics Part 4-Tapped Harmonics

Tapped Harmonics

Closed Chord Tapped Harmonics

Single Note Tapped Harmonics

Discussion and Conclusion

Topic 13Harmonics Part 5-Pick or Pinched Harmonics

Pick or Pinched Harmonics Concept

Harmonics Squeals and Variation

Discussion and Practice Tips

Example

Topic 14Harmonics Part 6-Harp and Koto Style

Harp Style Harmonics

Koto Style Harmonic Technique

Harp Style Progression

Harp Style Single Notes

Discussion and Conclusion

Topic 15Harmonic Part 7-Special Harmonic

Random Harmonics

Rolling Harmonics

Porcupine Harmonics

Topic 16Harmonic Part 8-Whammy Bar Harmonics

Whammy Bar Harmonics Part 1

Whammy Bar Harmonics Part 2

Topic 17Harmonics Part 9-Drum Harmonics

Drum Harmonics

Drum Harmonics Playing Example

Let's explore Introduction and Basic Technique in this first chapter of Bending I, guided by Bobby Koelble, as part of your Vibrato, Bending, Legato, Speed Picking, Harmonics journey on Guitar. This session will refine your approach to Introduction and Basic Technique, helping you sound more polished and expressive on Guitar. Each lesson builds on the last-keep moving forward, and soon Bending I will feel effortless on your Guitar.

Guitar Bending I

Introduction and Basic Technique

Training All Fingers

Bending in Pentatonics

Degrees of Bends

Previous Topic

Guitar Vibrato 2

Next Topic

Guitar Bending II

Topic 1Guitar Vibrato 1

Introduction to Vibrato

Vibrato in Vertical Plane

Vibrato Using Pentatonic Scale (Vertical)

Horizontal Plane

Multiple Note Vibrato

Topic 2Guitar Vibrato 2

Shallow vs Wide

Using Whammy Bar

Bending with Vibrato

Summary and Tips

Improvisation in Gm Progression

Topic 3Guitar Bending I

Introduction and Basic Technique

Training All Fingers

Bending in Pentatonics

Degrees of Bends

Topic 4Guitar Bending II

Tips and Conclusion

Bend n Release and Prebend

Double Stop and Unison Bends

Double Bends

Topic 5Economy Picking

Intro, Basics, & Concept of Rest Stroke

Four Note Idea

Six Note Patterns

Three Notes per String Scale Patterns

Changing Directions-Odd vs Even

Discussion and Conclusion

Topic 6Legato - Intermediate

Introduction to Legato and Basics

Three Notes per String and Left Hand Basics

Clean vs Distortion

Patterns and Ideas for Improvisation

Legato without Right Hand

Improvisation and Discussion

Topic 7Legato - Advanced (Part 1)

Introduction

Connecting Scales

Patterns

Single String Legato Ideas

Three Notes per String Legato Ideas

Topic 8Legato - Advanced (Part 2)

Three Octave Scale Pattern

Four Notes per String

Four Note Patterns

Creating Licks

Jamming

Topic 9Harmonics-Part 1-Introduction and Natural Harmonics

Introduction

Natural Harmonics

Tuning Using Natural Harmonics

Topic 10Harmonics-Part 2-Application of Natural Harmonics

Red Barchetta

Round About

Jeremy

7th Fret and 12 Fret Example

Topic 11Harmonics-Part 3-2nd Set of Natural Harmonics

2nd Set of Natural Harmonics

Example-Summer Song

Topic 12Harmonics Part 4-Tapped Harmonics

Tapped Harmonics

Closed Chord Tapped Harmonics

Single Note Tapped Harmonics

Discussion and Conclusion

Topic 13Harmonics Part 5-Pick or Pinched Harmonics

Pick or Pinched Harmonics Concept

Harmonics Squeals and Variation

Discussion and Practice Tips

Example

Topic 14Harmonics Part 6-Harp and Koto Style

Harp Style Harmonics

Koto Style Harmonic Technique

Harp Style Progression

Harp Style Single Notes

Discussion and Conclusion

Topic 15Harmonic Part 7-Special Harmonic

Random Harmonics

Rolling Harmonics

Porcupine Harmonics

Topic 16Harmonic Part 8-Whammy Bar Harmonics

Whammy Bar Harmonics Part 1

Whammy Bar Harmonics Part 2

Topic 17Harmonics Part 9-Drum Harmonics

Drum Harmonics

Drum Harmonics Playing Example