Bends keep going sharp — fret hand or ear problem?

Marcus L.Jul 1

Working through the blues path and my bends overshoot the target note almost every time. Is this a strength thing or am I just not hearing it?

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CruzTeacherJul 1
Almost always an ear-first problem. Try this: play the target note first, hold the sound in your head, then bend up to it slowly. Ten reps a day and your fingers will start stopping in the right place on their own. It's covered in 'Bends that stay in tune' if you want the full drill.
Priya S.Jul 1
The pre-hear trick fixed this for me in about a week. Stick with it.