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Lessons: Lesson #3448: Lead Guitar Techineques Pt. 1 |
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Pages: 1 2
Suggested Tempo: 120 |
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Hello. This lesson is the introduction to new lead guitar techinques you may have heard of, or have never even imagined. This is the first installment of 3 lessons that range from all the popular and coolest guitar sounds that will improve your playing, and increase the quality of the sound(perfect sound not garunteed).
I would first like to introduce the art of "bending" the strings. This is pretty self explanatory, but it can add alot to your sound. I enjoy using it in songs that are in minor, but it works for just about any style of music, preferably blues. When bending, be sure to take full force in your fingers. You will get used to doing so after a while. A good place to try bending is 5th fret(C) on the G string(4th thickest string). Practice, and you will master this technique in no time.
Next, I would like to cover artifical harmonics. This term might be relatively new to you, so I will explain it briefly. Artoficial harmonics generate a "screeching", unique guitar sounds that works very well with distortion on. Unlike natural harmonics(which will be covered next lesson), it can be used anywhere on the fretboard. Now, what you may be wondering, is how you do them. First, you pick a fret you would like to use them on. A good choice would be 2nd fret(A) on the G string. Now, hold down the fret as normal. But, on your right hand, comfortly place it near to the fretboard. Next, make sure that your hand is slightly touching the string, this is what helps generate the screeching noise. Then, hold your pick between your 1st and 3rd fingers, and in the same position, pick the string. If done correctly, you will get a unique screeching sound that can be used to improve solos, etc. I have a rythym thing I made you can practice over. It is in the key of E(open E string). Try it:
I hope you've learned from this lesson, and see the next one I will put out this weekend.
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