

When you’re bending, you’re going between the frets, and you’re in control of the pitch, just like a singer, or a violinist. You’ll press a note and the fret will ensure that that note is in tune. When we bend the string, we’re in charge of the pitch. The second thing it can teach us is how to make perfect bends. With those in mind, we learn the lick, break it all down and figure out how to practice those embellishments. It also combines a band with a pull off which is a great way to move into intermediate territory with lead guitar.

First of all, it’ll make sure that you know all the main embellishments on guitar, bends, slides, pull offs and hammer ons. This legendary riff contains three essential things it can teach us that will make you a better lead guitar player.
