How To BEND the RIGHT WAY on Guitar

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[@amitanku]

Please have tutorial of sorry-nothing but Thieves

[@mitchelllandsea567]

Hey Marty I love your music tutorials on acoustic, I have already learned the chain, circles, and wish you were here. Could you do a tutorial of bad man, by easterly ft. Austin Jenckes, I would really appreciate it. Thanks.

[@jsam4462]

Thank you so much. Im a 58 year old beginner, lefty with finger stubs. You give me hope. My friends with the buckethead fingers make it look easy.

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[@fakeboss4037]

Just wondering, are your fingers double jointed too?

[@RC32Smiths01]

Bending is something I think everyone needs to learn for electric guitars. It's easily the most iconic and emotional technique out there!

[@Goldhand28]

Dave Gilmour would agree to this :P

[@RC32Smiths01]

@@Goldhand28 Ahh absolutely! He's probably the king of the bend!

[@eh3920]

@@RC32Smiths01 bb is the king

[@strat_guy]

John Frusciante loves a good bend also. Emotional expression ++

[@thefloydnoahsound2779]

@@RC32Smiths01 money solo

[@sird4vy]

me: trying to bend on the b string g string: *im aboutta end this mans whole career*

[@owenklein1917]

I’m new to guitar but I’m good at bass so I’m getting the hang of it. I find that pre bending the B string is problematic because my finger taps the G string every time.

[@formersperg5288]

FAX I'm trying to learn the solo to the unforgiven and with those high bends the note just cuts off thanks to the g lol

[@chewpapi2067]

basically me trying to bend any string except E

[@ellaboehme6748]

Johnny B Goode: I’m bout to end this mans whole career

[@bragnite5287]

omg so tru

[@mattcontreras2661]

I think Marty is my FBI agent, Everytime I talk about something I need to learn he always makes the video like the next day.

[@christopherdez431]

Same😂😂😂

[@ivanasanchezramos9067]

sameee

[@nateg7973]

Me too!!😆

[@gunnerjohnson5445]

Freakishly just happened to me as well. We are on a journey together. On the starship Enterprise. To boldly go....

[@andrewrice1174]

Dude same here. I was watching his tutorial on red house by jimi Hendrix and needed to learn how to bend so i searched that and found this vid. And of course he uses that very song in the intro for this video... weird stuff

[@TwiggyArmstrong]

3:17 for people who need help with bending without hitting other strings.

[@JC-11111]

3 finger bends feel weird to me. I always use two fingers. My biggest problem is how to let the bend out without having the other strings ring out when you let out.

[@uhhhello6110]

Same

[@xdflex18]

Place your index finger on the string above what you’re trying to bend and it will effectively mute it

[@danielgonzalez3780]

@@xdflex18 how

[@_xfuturetrunksx_]

@@danielgonzalez3780 Bend with middle and ring finger, mute higher strings by just touching them with the index finger. Do not fret the notes, just touch and mute them. As for the lower strings, mute it with the palm of your hand :)

[@Zacchus]

Once you’ve bent your note up try cutting it off with your right hand (pick hand). Basically a palm mute. Chances are you’re probably not going to bend a note up and then back down very often. I feel like most bending is up then followed by some vibrato and then the note ends. P.S. I also have trouble sometimes not hitting unwanted open strings.

[@streetscoot26]

When you can really master bending and vibrato, it really is magical. Helps make that guitar really sing :)

[@foxhound5702]

They sure do add a hell of alot to your vocabulary, i love bending and vibrato just for the sake of blues =P

[@TheSanMan7]

Probably the most difficult thing on guitar is to bend in tune especially playing fast But once mastered you can make the guitar talk🎸💯🤘

[@thereisnopandemic]

Never heard a guitar talk

[@danmark7352]

All I get is whispers.

[@s0ckeyeus429]

@@danmark7352 careless ones at that...

[@Raullucu]

This is pure gold, Marty. 5 years learning how to play and I've been stuck with bends till today, doing them in a very noisy way and sliding my finger nails under the strings. The claw-and-then-push movement you've showed us is absolutely great. And leverage the guitar to get that vibratto, what can I say, best teacher in YT. Thanks, Marty.

[@AndersMcTee]

Marty, I’ve been watching you for years. I’ve been playing for 32 years, since I was 12, but I always learn something from your videos. Even the basic stuff because I learned things the wrong way. You’re the best my man. The absolute go to. You’re a top man! 👍

[@brandonkaine576]

I needed this because when I bend high my finger hits the string above it and it plays that string when I come back down

[@ryankilgariff1234]

Same. I try to solo, and someone comes into my room like WhaT tHE HeLl Is tHaT!?!?!?

[@borisnachev1358]

Same it made me angry as hell when i was learning the solo of smoke on the water

[@splashesin8]

There are a few songs where you want to do that on purpose, where you roll up over that next string and purposely pull it down noting it, then pull off. I know I have heard it on something before. Can't think of the song right this second, but it will come to me.

[@jhowson3748]

You avoid the other strings from ringing out during a bend by resting your strumming hand lightly on the strings above. He doesn't mention it, but MArty is palm muting the whole time as you can clearly hear the strings get hit but not ring out, like here 8:48. It takes practice, but it's necessary, and eventually you do it without realizing it.

[@AbsoluteAbsurd]

Long nails?

[@petebrown3715]

Bending and vibrato is a very fine art form. When I first started playing I listened to a lot of Eric Clapton, Buddy Guy, SRV, Freddie King, Albert King,Robin Trower and Jeff Beck for the blues call and response. Then I saw a Paul Gilbert lesson many years later where he explained the art of bending and had an exercise for bending. Still love the 2 string SRV bends and especially like the Robert Cray vibrato to this day as well as Hendrix. Cray because he plays so clean.

[@olze6040]

"Weighing" the guitar on the string helped me so much to understand the vibrato. Thanks so much!

[@ugh1919]

i got Marty's own ad on this and i was honored to have it be the first full ad I've watched and enjoyed

[@radioactivel1609]

The timing of this video holy shit. I was just learning sultains of swing when I searched bending and vibrato. Then this comes in my notifications.

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[@daddy_.rome0]

Marty: the last String Bender

[@johnsalaman503]

Great tutorial,I'm just starting bends,this is great.thank you marty..

[@richardgardner8975]

Great lesson! Need more technique videos like this.

[@ciachetti]

I am learning so much watching your videos. Thank you.

[@duckman12569]

incorporated running bends into my daily scales. Suddenly they're so much more expressive over just repetition

[@christianguerrero2179]

This man is awesome

[@jackhayes6419]

Thanks for that about the fingertips, made an immediate difference.

[@Sebastian-sn1jb]

Damn, I've been looking for a good tutorial on bending for so long, thanks Marty!

[@gregwing7355]

This was actually super cool, working on some sabaton with a hard to hit bend on the bottom e, can't wait to practice

[@1329mac]

Wow, great lesson. Really adds a lot of flavor to the music

[@slickrick109]

I know this video was made 3 years ago and I don’t know if you will read this comment but first of all I want to say your vibrato is exactly what I’m looking for. I’m 63 years old and I started playing guitar when I was 10 but I never took any lessons and stopped playing for a bunch of years. But now I’m so into it that it’s all I want to do. Problem is I’m playing the same old stuff so I look at guy’s like you to get inspiration and insight. Some people are great guitarists but I think they forget about some of the things that we get stuck on. I like the way you show us how to do things but don’t run off on some tangent just to show us how much better they are than us . That stuff just makes me change the channel. Anyway thanks again for the great stuff and sorry for the rant

[@chilledmoulestr7075]

i used to struggle with guitar a lot. Barre chords, bending, slides.i just could not get it right. I made my first progress only after buying a fedora.

[@jcburger733]

Hey Marty, Thank you for the tutorial on Bending the Right Way. Greatly appreciated!!!

[@splashesin8]

Yay! 😃💫 ❣️Baker Street bends! 😃 🙏🏻 Thank you! This clarifies a lot!

[@kyrasmith3283]

Thank you for this video! I am trying to learn how to bend and this has helped very much!

[@quintonberry6933]

This is just a fantastic lesson Marty, Hat off to you!! Thnak you

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You’re the man Marty lots of help thanks again for another great video!

[@bigtay7274]

This is a really helpful video, thanks Marty

[@itsmelmao2769]

Thanks Marty. I'm learning Stairway to Heaven and I'm on the solo this helped a lot!

[@marybethhempel9101]

THank you Marty! I just love the way that you teach and I always learn something! :)

[@shanephillips1332]

As Always amazing teacher and content. Keep em coming Marty!

[@davidhoxit4274]

The testing of the ear is underrated...Thanks Marty!

[@guaxupebh]

Marty all yours videos are very helpfully! Thank you very much!

[@wardettinger6177]

Thanks Marty love the videos Awesome to see the 335 bend!! Great tips, will be killing them today it does help to hit the note we want to bend to while practicing but different when on the fly lolol🤘

[@dickdastardly2560]

I like the Phil X approach to Bending where you take your picking hand fingers and grab the strings behind the fretted note and yank on them.

[@garyjacobs72yearsold]

Your site is spectacular! You're a terrific teacher. Thank you.

[@ink_tonymontana4394]

Thank you for your videos!!! I appreciate your great tips 🙌🏼

[@talbrooks9760]

You are a good human at explaining things

[@marinagarrido7541]

Hi Marty! Thanks for your teachings! Learning guitar is always a pleasure with you as a teacher! I have a question, what about bending and playing at the same time another note? I mean, like in the solo of Californication, I still cannot do both. Any tip? I just don´t know if I'm doing it wrong...

[@alextheguitarist7282]

Awesome tutorial Marty!!! Can you please, maybe do a lesson on Doing Alright? Maybe the solo section. That will be awesome!

[@Oneratus]

This is a great lesson on bending. Thank you Marty. What I have more trouble with is the vibrato part at the top of a bend. You showed a bit of it in this lesson but a deeper dive would help me greatly. Maybe it's just more practice and finger strengthening that I need, but any tips would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Marty!

[@johnbrewer1569]

Thank you for your videos-- you are a great teacher.

[@marlanete8738]

Listening to him playing is a masterpiece

[@jrafko]

I needed this Marty, Thanks!

[@rod7083]

Sweet lesson marty

[@f1ibraaa]

Literally the best intro with that 40 second jam oh boiii

[@salvatorecapone9709]

Great lesson Marty!🎸🤟🎸🤟

[@studiotwo]

Thanks for the tip about using the "weight of the guitar".

[@sachamerel426]

Amazinggg I love your guitar

[@alexpetridis441]

thank you marty,i needed this

[@quinngardiner6505]

This us awesome, I don’t know how you keep inspiring me every video

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Coolest hat colour, Marty. Love that.

[@natsuxv]

2:47 bro did the thing and said wait no I'm on KZbin right now

[@Blove4592]

There's many ways to play guitar, but I do recommend getting good at pinky bends. It can help with bends after long/fast runs up the fretboard.

[@DieDooie]

Love All the Clapton stuff

[@overtonesnteatime198]

I dont like to ask for lessons because of the plethora in existence and too many people ask but this is one for the masses. I think a video on beginners electric guitar for acoustic players who have never delved. Considering the difference in playability and the need for gear ect ect. The two are the same instrument but so much different to play and i don’t know if many people realize this going into it. It could help a lot of people. Cheers Marty

[@beaniebeanso218]

Maybe it's the guitar God's or something but I've been searching EVERYWHERE for a video like this, the timing is immaculate * chef's kiss *

[@orvilfarley7861]

Hey Marty, have you heard Steve Vai's latest release "candle power"? I'd like to hear your comments on that one. He does some crazy mad bending with a technique he calls joint shifting. Definitely worth a listen for anybody interested in bending and technique. Love the channel. Keep em coming.

[@Oneratus]

I saw that too and was amazed at not only the skill but how much it reminded me of the more modern styles of like Yvette Young or the guys from Polyphia. I was never a big fan of the 80s Vai stuff other that technical ability, but he has been able to keep relevant in music for 40 years.

[@flamingroy]

Ikr like damnnn I sooo want to learn the technique😆

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[@jaywells1655]

Your great Marty - thanks 4 all the help

[@troglodyte2042]

I was waiting for this👌 thanks marty

[@RahulYadav-ew7pv]

Great lesson sir

[@unknownknows5956]

ayeo marty really going crazy

[@tjhall9377]

I feel like I just unlocked a secret power. I always only bent with one finger and wondered how guitarists like David Gilmour do step and step and a half bends without ripping their finger apart or feeling like the string is gonna snap. Using the middle finger to assist makes this 50,000 times easier and now I feel like a real pro LOL.

[@FF-so3su]

Thanks Marty😊👍❤️

[@Dalton-ke9rw]

I love your content your videos are how I learned a majority of the songs i learned but one I would love to hear you teach is curl of the burl by mastodon

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[@vanomadics5538]

Love ya bro. Always so helpful

[@rodrigoescalante7319]

Great job Marty , thank from chile

[@guitargravy4946]

Bending is definitely a favorite of mine. Being able to bend up an extra fret makes a lot of difference in sound opposed to sliding up 1 fret. Thanks marty👍

[@sheerodingaming3886]

Thank you so much 😊

[@sammyg420]

Hey Marty I just had a question about the vibrato part of the bending. So I think what you’re saying is to use the weight of the guitar and wiggling the guitar to cause the string to bend up and down lightly. I’m just having a hard time getting the string to move and make that clean vibrato sounds while I’m shaking the guitar. Do I just need to practice or am I doing something wrong I feel like I’m pretty decent at bending it’s just getting that vibrato)? Thanks!

[@petebrown3715]

Love you videos and the channel Marty. Nice Boss katana 👍

[@chasingfretscom]

That helped me out, thank you Marty : )

[@jastorino]

I seem to break the high e frequently when I am bending it. The string breaks around where my index finger is every time. So for example, say I am bending the high e a full step at the 8th fret using my ring finger, the string breaks around the 6th fret. This happens across multiple guitars, so I don’t think it is a sharp fret or anything. I am not sure what is causing it.

[@slxywhitedog]

Awesome i really needed this one mr marty. Can you please do a tutorial on Failure - Saturday Saviour?

[@Germoney2000]

Thanks! Very Helpful!

[@andrewbendahan1379]

This is definitely something I can learn from

[@vilgotpalm6728]

Any great song tips for learning these kinds of bends and shredds?

[@swankypants6227]

DOPE LESSON

[@therealmrcheese8299]

Are you still going to do a lesson on keep your self alive by queen

[@gertlarsson9285]

Great lesson 👍

[@johnkibble75]

Marty - can you do a shot of the settings on the katana top panel when you do the vids please?

[@shayh.3556]

I’ve got a crazy question, but how do you rake the strings and bend them like Marty is doing and make it sound that good?

[@stephenzeagman9985]

Such a sick guitar!

[@Elmerbaby]

I got a yousician ad. *but i already use yousician...* Also thank you Marty, because of you I'm learning a lot faster 👍🏻

[@Danongorf]

I think it's important to talk about using the thumb as an anchor too (: otherwise phenomenal video - and a very important lesson.

[@quinnhughes6631]

Really cool. Thanks!

[@AlexMorganGuitarMan]

That's ‘Red House’, I wouldn't doubt it a bit. Sounds awesome.

[@feshie7809]

Wow, thanks for the tips Marty.

[@pop8590]

Thank u so much!!!

[@gunnerjohnson5445]

Really really great video. Thank u Sir!!! Been doin Johnny B Goode lately and honestly I nevar aimed for any pitch. Thought the bending in itself was the point. Which I figured had the purpose of telling the audience " go go go. Faster! Jump more u bstrds!!! Paarty!!!" Bcoz giving energy is part of the show. Part of Rockn'roll and certainly part of Chuck Berry. Not music to make u fall asleep. Im a noob. But less noob now. Thanks again! Also u should be selling them hats and shirts. Cya!

[@user-hh7ho4jk8p]

Every time I miss the right pitch while bending, I make a poker face and pretend to be experimenting with microtonality.