How do you bend string easily?
- Lighter Gauge. If you notice that you have to use just too much force to bend a string, than you may consider using lighter strings. ...
- Use More Fingers. ...
- Use Your Wrist. ...
- Strengthen Up. ...
- Adjust Action. ...
- Lubricate Nut Slots. ...
- Adjust String Tree. ...
- Choose Right Strings.
Why is it so hard to bend strings?
Obviously thicker strings will create higher tension making bending harder. Another factor is how the bridge is set up. Even small adjustments in the bridge can make a guitar go from hard to bend to easy even tuned at the same pitch.