Use the index finger for both the second and first string.Also when you release the bend take the pressure off the string so it is silenced. You don'...

Thanks guys!My classical teacher basically agreed with all you guys said (about it not being considered cheating....:D - he still plays metal)

Hi mattguitar,Good question - hopefully I can help...A power chord is formed using the root and its 5th - G (root) and D (count up 5 notes), C and G, ...

If you're looking at the 'big' picture, yes you are cheating and yes you will not get the sound that the "proper" technique is asking for.I would fing...

You're welcome. What did it turn out to be? String stuck in there or the clamp no loosening correctly?I'm glad it was a quick fix.Best regards I apol...

YOUR GUIDANCE HELPED ME OUT GREATLY!THANKS A MILLION.

Tried that but it makes one note sound louder or diffrent than the other.On the cd they sound the same. If it doesn't sound rite hit it with a hammer...

THANKS MY MAN!I'll give your suggestion(s) a try as soon as I get my hands on some wrenches....

Thanks guys!Thank you for welcoming me to the forum - I would've pointed out that I'm new in my original post...but I didn't want to insult anyone's i...