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Learn how to play slide guitar, including tips, techniques, open tunings, scales, and picking in these free slide guitar lessons & everything you need to take you from a beginner to the ultimate slide guitar player.
There are 17 videos in this series:
Learn the essential tips and techniques of how to play slide guitar in this free music lesson video.
Learn tips on choosing the right gauge strings to play slide guitar in this free music lesson video.
Learn how to place the fingers and slide to play slide guitar in this free music lesson video.
Learn how to use the slide to play slide guitar in this free music lesson video.
Learn how to choose the right type of slide to play slide guitar in this free music lesson video.
Learn how to use a pick to play slide guitar in this free music lesson video.
Learn practice techniques for playing slide guitar in this free music lesson video.
Learn how to play slide guitar using vibrato technique in this free music lesson video.
Learn how to play the G minor scale for slide guitar in this free music lesson video.
Learn the drop tuning techniques for playing slide guitar in this free music lesson video.
Learn the essential techniques of how to play slide guitar in open D tuning in this free music lesson video.
Learn open scale tunings for playing slide guitar in this free music lesson video.
Learn how to play the pentatonic scale on slide guitar in this free music lesson video.
Learn the essential techniques of how to play root notes in this free music lesson video.
Learn the essential tips techniques of how to play high notes on slide guitar in this free music lesson video.
Learn the diagonal double stop technique for playing slide guitar in this free music lesson video.
Learn the advanced techniques of how to play slide guitar in this free music lesson video.
Popularized by the blues men of old, with its slow, soulful sighing, slide guitar has since made inroads with several musical genres, including country and good ol' rock and roll. Artists like the Allman Brothers and the Jimi Hendrix Experience have taken the style to another level, electrifying the sighs, transforming them into squeals, boogies, and psychedelic screams.
Playing electric slide guitar involves using a slide made of glass, metal, or ceramic to sound notes on the fretboard instead of the traditional method of pressing down with the fingers. Our expert will show you the ins and outs of this unique style of playing, including the basic techniques of choosing types of slides and strings, properly applying the slide to the guitar, and sounding clear, precise notes. He will also show you some advanced techniques that will help you to take your slide guitar playing as far as you are willing to go. Look for the lessons on variant tunings, roots and scales, and ultra high notes. A little bit of practice can go a long way in advancing your ability as an electric slide guitar player.
John Armstrong John Armstrong has been teaching guitar at Keller Music for over 15 years now. He has played with countless musicians over the years, and in bands ranging from classical ensembles to rock groups. He also has a bachelors degree in Jazz and Classical guitar from the University of Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. dkdk
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