Andy Timmons hit the big leagues more than three decades ago when he joined the rock group Danger Danger in the late ’80s. Since then, the talented and creative guitarist has, among other things, ...

String bends can make your solos more lyrical and expressive. Get started with this simple guide... When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it ...

Pushing a string up or pulling it down raises the pitch of the note you're playing. This is called string bending. The technique can be used to create singing, vocal-like phrases that other ...

MELODIC MUSE by Andy Timmons THE BENDS, PART 3 We've been discussing string bending techniques and the many different melodies, sounds and emotive qualities available to guitarists via different ways ...

String bends, tapping, vibrato and whammy bars are all techniques that add to the distinctiveness of a lead guitarist's sound, whether it's Clapton, Hendrix, or BB King. Now a guitarist and physicist ...

Jazz guitarist John Scofield, who performed with his quartet at the Dakota jazz club Tuesday night, has probably done more than any other musician to influence the stylistic direction of jazz guitar ...

Guitar virtuosos often sacrifice melodic beauty for string-bending technique. Many guitar-lovers' CDs sound more like showy practice routines than musical statements. Kaki King's sophomore release, ...