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Hey, what’s up, you guys? Marty Schwartz here with another blues lesson! Today, we’re diving into micro bends, a subtle but powerful way to bring emotion and vocal-like expression into your guitar solos. Whether you're a beginner or intermediate player, this technique will help take your blues solos to the next level.
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What You’ll Learn in This Video
• C Minor Pentatonic Scale Basics: Rooted in the 8th fret, step-by-step breakdown of the scale.
• Micro Bends Technique: Learn the subtle bends that add emotional depth to your solos.
• Where to Bend: Discover the "sweet spots" for bends in the scale—11th fret E string, 8th fret D and G strings, and more.
• How to Practice: Tips to practice bends for maximum expression without going out of tune.
• Blues Legends Inspiration: Clapton vibes, vocal emulation, and why guitar bends stand out in blues.
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0:00 - Intro: Learn Emotional Blues Guitar Soloing Techniques
0:40 - Overview of C Minor Pentatonic Scale for Blues Solos
1:24 - How to Add Micro Bends for Expressive Blues Phrasing
4:15 - Eric Clapton-Style Blues Micro Bends Explained
6:30 - Using Micro Bends on the "Seventh" in Blues Soloing
7:13 - Adding Subtle Bends on the G String for Soulful Solos
8:15 - Transforming the Pentatonic Scale with Blues Expression
9:10 - Full C Minor Pentatonic Ascending and Descending with Micro Bends
11:30 - Blues Improvisation Demo with Expressive Techniques
12:18 - Conclusion