See Getting Started section if you are not familiar with guitar tab.
| Bends | Bend & Release | Pre Bend | Pre Bend & Release |
|---|---|---|---|
Bend the string to the indicated pitch. Full implies whole step, 1/2 implies bend a half step. For the first bend, sound the G note and bend the string up to an A. For the second bend, sound the G bend the string up to an A(flat). |
Bend the string up a whole step, then return to the original note. In this case bend the C up to a D, then release the D back to a C. The string is only picked once. |
First bend the note up, then pick the note. In this case before you pick, put your finger on the C bend the string up two frets, then pick the note, which sould sound a D. |
First bend the string up, then pick the note, then release. In this case before you pick, put your finger on the C bend the string up two frets, then pick the note, which sould sound a D. Release the bend back to a C. Again you only pick once. |
| Hammer-On | Pull-Off | Trill | Vibrato |
Pick the first note, then using another finger from the left hand strike(like a hammer) then second note. You only pick the note once. After the hammer both fingers should be on both notes. |
Place both fingers on the notes. Pick the first note, then without picking, pull off to the second note. |
First bend the note up, then pick the note. In this case before you pick, put your finger on the C bend the string up two frets, then pick the note, which sould sound a D. |
Pick the note then rock your finger back and forth or in a circular motion. |