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1derboy

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I'm having trouble with my bends. If I'm doing a bend with a single finger, I'm fine. However, when I use multiple fingers for added strenght, I start to "snowplow". Basically when I bend up my fingers slip under the other strings and they end up on top of my knuckles. What am I doing wrong? I don't think its the action because I still do it on my really low action guitar. I'm self taught so I've never had anyone to show me how to bend "properly". Thanks.

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Don't let the string roll. Keep the pads of you fingers firmly on the string... and bend up a whole step. Try bending on the B string for ease. Try to imagine the fingers working together as one finger to make the bend. Just keep at it, it will happen.

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It sounds like your fingers are approaching the strings from too steep an angle. They should not be far off the parallel -- no more than 30 degrees -- when you start the bend. You might try lowering the action somewhat, as a high action may be a contributory factor.

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