The Blues Curl

Course: Lead Guitar Techniques

In this video

The Blues curl is a common lead guitar technique where we bend the minor third note with the first finger. Evident in the playing of all the pros but often overlooked by online learners, this technique can bring more basic lines and riffs to life!

We also talk introduce the concept of 'phrasing' and the big impact that how you play this and many other techniques can have.

Blues curl exercises

Next Up: Slides and Phrasing

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