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Warren Haynes Player Tip:

InstructorWarren Haynes
Publisher: Gibson
More Info: Backstage Pass

Through his years with the Allman Brothers and Gov’t Mule, Warren Haynes has developed a loose, fluid command over the guitar. Nowhere is this more evident than in his loose, elastic attack when it comes to bending notes. Perhaps as a result of his masterful slide playing, Warren understands how to get the most from every note, wrenching maximum emotion out of every lick. Here, Warren shows how to get the most power, drama, and effect out of string bending. Watch and learn as Warren discusses:

Bending to pitch
Pre-bending to the note
Under-bending for tension
Albert King-style over-bending

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