More slide guitar lessons at thejazzguitarsite.com Here is a lesson on how to play slide guitar in standard tuning while using an electric guitar. When using standard tuning, you do not have to completely relearn the guitar, unlike open tunings. A good way to start playing slide in standard is to take a blues lick that you normally play with your fingers, and then just add a slide to it. Also you will learn proper muting and vibrato techniques in this lesson.