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# Technique 203 - Bends And Slides

 [  Michael Palmisano @michael  ](/user/4/view)Bending and sliding are core techniques to making the guitar come alive in your hands. As a stringed instrument, the guitar is capable of creating extremely lyrical and “free” lead lines, and bending and sliding are key ways to achieve…

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