Vibrato Bootcamp!

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Instructor: Al Joseph Level: Intermediate Topic: Technique Style: Rock

Excerpt: Most of us know what vibrato is. But do we understand how and where to place it? Are we even aware of the degree of attention proper vibrato requires? I've worked in and out of many music stores in my time I know there to be two types of vibrato; 1. Smooth, soothing and appropriate 2. Fast, buzzy, and over anticipated. We've all heard the difference with our...

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Instructor: Al Joseph Level: Intermediate Topic: Technique Style: Rock

Excerpt: This is a rhythm guitar exercise pulled from one of my tunes, "Fatherland". As you can see, I'm tweaking my vibrato in between lines in this section on the rhythm guitars. Also note that I only have time to move note "E" in one direction before I to play again. I'll A and B it for you in the demonstration.  See how this has become a nervous tick for me...

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Instructor: Al Joseph Level: Intermediate Topic: Technique Style: Rock

Excerpt: Here is demo #2. Pay attention to the dynamics and keep those bends smooth and measured. Play the demo multiple times while you find your "personality" with the bends, just make sure they sound natural and controlled rather than forced.

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Instructor: Al Joseph Level: Intermediate Topic: Technique Style: Rock

Excerpt: Here is demo #3. Pay attention to the dynamics and keep those bends smooth and measured. Play the demo multiple times while you find your "personality" with the bends, just make sure they sound natural and controlled rather than forced.

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Instructor: Al Joseph Level: Intermediate Topic: Technique Style: Rock

Excerpt: Here is demo #4. Pay attention to the dynamics and keep those bends smooth and measured. Play the demo multiple times while you find your "personality" with the bends, just make sure they sound natural and controlled rather than forced.

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Instructor: Al Joseph Level: Intermediate Topic: Technique Style: Rock

Excerpt: Once again I hope this tutorial was helpful for you all. Articulation isn't easy. It takes a trained ear and a good amount of focus before it becomes second nature. Stay on top of it and you'll be turning heads and building fans of your own! Remember: 1. Wide Vs. Fast - Smooth Vs. Buzzy vibrato is best. Master that and you can even choose how wide a vibrat...

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Instructor: Al Joseph Level: Intermediate Topic: Technique Style: Rock

Excerpt: And here we have the backing track. In the tab below I've put all the demo exercises. Have fun!

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