Are your guitar bends falling flat? In this lesson, my good friend @JakeBaynes—Nashville pro and killer teacher—shows you how to fix “bend dive” and unlock smooth, expressive blues bends with proper left-hand technique.
We’ll break down:
⦿ What “bend dive” is—and how to stop doing it
⦿ How to use your arm (not your fingers!) for strong, accurate bends
⦿ BB King-style licks you can use right away
⦿ A full-fretboard bend workout to build strength
⦿ Plus: A classic lick from the “BB Box” to get you started
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0:00 – Intro with Jake Baynes
1:15 – What Is “Bend Dive”? (And How to Fix It)
2:23 – Your Left-Hand Setup for Bending
4:30 – The “Shaka” Motion: Bending with Your Arm
6:03 – How to Practice Bend Strength (Full-Fretboard Workout)
8:28 – Don’t Get Discouraged! (This Takes Time)
9:00 – Listening to Great Benders (Albert King, Gary Moore, etc.)
10:04 – The BB Box: A Classic Bending Lick
11:18 – Another Example in First Position
12:25 – Recap: Bending Form, Practice, and Lick to Use
13:28 – More from Jake + Free Lick Course!