SRV Multi-String "Trainwreck" Bends

If you've ever wondered how to do those multiple string bends you hear Stevie Ray Vaughan play during the solo of Texas Flood, this lesson is for you. I call them "trainwreck" bends because of the screeching sound they create. In this lesson I show you the underlying principle that makes them sound great, and how you can get those extra strings into the bending motion.

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4 Fret Bends - Albert King Style

If you pay close attention to Albert King's playing, you'll hear some bends that aren't easily replicated with standard "Box 2" bending. That's because at times, he's bending 3 or 4 frets from a lower note, to the same target note. The result is a bend with more tension, and a noticeably lower starting point. In this lesson I show you how you can replicate this sound.

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SRV Missing Bend

A short lesson about a bend that Stevie did at a very specific point in his playing. Some player miss this bend, but it's really easy for you to incorporate into your own playing.

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