1-Minute Blues SRV "Tightrope" Bending Chord Lick

May 7th, 2025

In this lesson, I'll show you a lick from the middle of SRV's solo in "Tightrope." This lick involves bending the G string while barring the E and B strings to create the sound of a chord. Hitting the correct pitch while bending is crucial; otherwise, it creates dissonance.

Key:B-Flat
Tuning:E-Flat
Topics: Blues Licks
Difficulties: Intermediate
Artist: SRV
Songs: Tightrope
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