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Bent Out of Shape: Improve Your String Bends with This Simple Exercise

Posted 03/12/2013 at 10:44am | by Will Wallner

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Accurate string bends and vibrato don't come from your hands but from your ears. They can't be practiced mechanically like alternate picking and sweeping. It takes a more careful approach to develop your ear to hear pitch. I've heard many players who can play extremely fast, accurate scales and licks but can't execute a simple string bend and stay in tune.

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Photo Gallery: Masters of the Telecaster, Which Celebrates its 60th Anniversary This Year

Posted 09/07/2011 at 12:32pm | by Tony Grassi

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In 1951 Leo Fender rechristened the Broadcaster the Telecaster, and a musical icon was born. Below are some of the famous artists who made Fender's landmark guitar legendary.

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