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Old November 24th, 2008
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Originally Posted by igorynka View Post
I'll dig this topic up.

I've been playing electric guitar for nearly 3 months which is "eyeblink" and surely this is main reason that I've got problems with vibrato, but I'll give it a try. I must add that I'm playing on a "clean" electric guitar (without any amplifiers or effects) - just the guitar.

If I understand well, vibrato is a "smaller size" of bending - quick, short bends up and down. But it doesn't work for me. I can't hear any "vibrating" sounds, just single sound. Is this possible that the reason of my problem is caused by lack of amplifier? It's quite naive, but will vibrato be louder, more audible, when I'll try it with an amp?

Thanks in advance
Hi igorynka--

Here's a basic video on the topic I have. It's not really a video on vibrato techniques, but it gives a visual on a couple of different types. I hope it gives you some ideas. Lead Guitar Techniques -- Straight, Vibrato and Slide.


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