Start learning all the essential techniques to play slide guitar in this video! I have several more videos in my new Slide Series coming to explain each technique in lots more detail and give you valuable practice and playing tips. But this video will get you started playing slide!

Slide guitar isn’t just for blues, southern rock and country anymore. You can play slide guitar in virtually ANY kind of music these days! The key is to use your imagination and have fun!

What makes YOU want to play slide? Tell me in the comments!

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0:00 – Intro
0:36 – upcoming slide series!
0:50 – MANY types of slides to choose from
1:39 – my FAVORITE slide
1:58 – SPOILER ALERT! Preview to the 2023 NAMM Show!
2:21 – setting up a guitar for playing slide
2:40 – Slide Tip #1 – where to put the slide on the neck – over the fret
3:29 – Slide Tip #2 – how to dampen the strings behind the slide
4:05 – Slide Tip #3 – how to mute the strings with your picking hand
6:17 – Slide Tip #4 – DO THIS NOW! – how to get the perfect touch for playing slide
9:20 – what’s coming up?

Stay tuned for MORE slide guitar lessons!

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