String Bending While Using a Volume Pedal - How to Play Ambient Guitar #22

Learn how to combine string bending techniques while using a volume and add life and expressiveness to your ambient guitar leads!
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Apple Logic Pro X
chords of orion - ambient/post-rock guitar music for the mind and heart.
bill vencil - guitars
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[@Barryislarge]

I use this with a chorus and have slow swells, starting the note bent, and it gives me awesome sounding whale sounds! Great for ambient noise while playing some nice chord progressions or something if you loop it.

[@chordsoforion]

Excellent tip!

[@thomasdaltin7854]

Always a pleasure, Ser Davos !

[@chordsoforion]

:-)

[@johnleventon9575]

This channel is extremely educational. My knowledge of ambient guitar has increased exponentially over the past year and a half. Have you every done a video on the Eleven Rack?

[@chordsoforion]

I have not done a specific vid on the 11R. I am however, waiting on a Headrush FX demo unit. It's the successor to the 11R. If that comes through, expect some vids on that for sure!

[@garaughty]

Nice how some of these bend techniques create almost a backward sounding effect!

[@chordsoforion]

They really do!

[@MrAxsila]

I cant even play the e chord correctly but this channels is fucking amazing.

[@progrockethan8891]

Awesome! What strings would you suggest for playing ambient music/prog rock? Thanks

[@chordsoforion]

Whatever strings you normally prefer will work great. My general preference for electric guitar is Elixir Nanoweb, 10-46.

[@Mr316niles]

Love it! ou said that is a Carvin Allan Holdsworth model correct? Sounds awesome

[@chordsoforion]

Yes, indeed - the Carvin HF2. You can still get them, however, they are now Kiesel (rebranded Carvins). And thanks!

[@pawesosna4868]

You should try using whammy bar in your playing. I find it quite intresting especially with volume pedal

[@chordsoforion]

Yes, that is a great technique too!

[@MrMongo321]

good stuff!

[@chordsoforion]

Thanks!

[@Billingtano]

This is what it sounds like... When whales cry. Lol very informative. Thank you

[@chordsoforion]

Glad you liked the vid. Thanks!!

[@stynershiner1854]

I love your series! You have taught me so much! :)

[@chordsoforion]

Thanks so much for letting me know!!!