How To Play Slide Guitar Intro To 1930 Bottleneck Blues Style
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Published 2008-07-28
(12)I'm (10)so (7)lone(7)some, (7)I'm (5)so (3)lone(0)some.....
(7)hear (5)me (3)cryin' (0), (7)Ba(7)by (5)I (0)ain't (3)lyin' (0).....
(12)I'm (10)so (7)lone(7)some, (0)I (7)got( 7)that (5)lone(0)some (3)Atlanta (0) Blues (0).....
Little lick 4th string 3...3...3-2...0...first string 12.....
(0)I'm (0)so (10)sad (10)and (7)lone(7)some, (5)Ma (4)ma (5)don't (6)know (7)what (3)to (0)do.....
Repeat little lick.....
note: all notes first string with bottleneck, except little lick played on fourth string.
Open D Tuning strings 6 to 1 DADf#ad
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***VIDEO LESSON SERIES 1 VESTAPOL TUNING OPEN D and E
CIGAR BOX GUITAR LESSONS INCLUDED
CD PLAYS ON YOUR COMPUTER & CONTAINS SHEET MUSIC FILE
BOTTLENECK SLIDE GUITAR is based on an early one string folk instrument called the Diddley-Bow, and the traditional playing style of Hawaiian Guitar. The early Blues Masters of the 1920s and 30s, would place a bottleneck from a wine bottle, or a short piece of metal pipe on their finger. Using this as a slide, they could move up and down along the strings of a guitar imitating singing or the cries and moans of the human voice. This style uses an early method of tuning the guitar called open tuning, that is also used to play banjo. The guitar is tuned to a D or E chord, that actually makes it easier to learn music theory. The course starts with learning to play single note melody lines on one string. Next, by adding a second note harmony is created. Then a third note creates chords. The final song is embellished by adding strumming techniques and bottleneck slide.
THIS CD WILL NOT ONLY TEACH YOU HOW TO PLAY BOTTLENECK GUITAR, BUT HOW TO CREATE AND ARRANGE SONGS.
The Blues songs presented on this cd are in the style of Robert Johnson, Mississippi Fred McDowell, Tommy Johnson, Big Bill Broonzy, Howlin' Wolf, and Muddy Waters .Traditional Country Gospel songs are also taught because they were a major influence in the development of the Blues.
Plays on your PC or MAC (software that supports Windows media required). Video in .WMA format. Use Windows media player, Winamp (free download online), etc. Almost 2 hours long.
***VIDEO LESSON SERIES 2 SPANISH TUNING OPEN G and A
The Blues songs presented on this CD are intended to help the student explore the fingerboard of a Spanish tuned (Open G) guitar. Spanish Fandango, a turn of the century parlor guitar piece is taught to improve right hand picking technique. A detailed study of a typical 12 bar Blues progression offers endless possibilities for creativity. Two classic Mississippi Delta Blues songs, Walking Blues and Rollin' and Tumblin' are also presented for further study.
BOTTLENECK SLIDE GUITAR is based on an early one string folk instrument called the Diddley-Bow, and the traditional playing style of Hawaiian Guitar. The early Blues Masters of the 1920s and 30s, would place a bottleneck from a wine bottle, or a short piece of metal pipe on their finger. Using this as a slide, they could move up and down along the strings of a guitar imitating singing or the cries and moans of the human voice. This style uses an early method of tuning the guitar called open tuning, that is also used to play banjo. The guitar is tuned to a G or A chord, that actually makes it easier to learn music theory. The course starts (Series One) with learning to play single note melody lines on one string. Next, by adding a second note harmony is created. Then a third note creates chords. The final song is embellished by adding strumming techniques and bottleneck slide.
Plays on your PC or MAC (requires a DVD drive). Video is in .AVI format. Includes printable tablature music file. Over 2 hours long.
***GOOD & EVIL
Here it is...my 1st Music CD...Good & Evil. Professionally produced and recorded at Supreme Sound Studio. 14 Blues Tunes. After working with 20 musicians for a period of 3 years, I am finally able to make this CD available to my friends and students. Most of the tunes are played on vintage Resonator Guitars using the Bottleneck Blues Slide Method. In addition, you will hear the following instruments: Turn of the century Parlor guitar, Steel string guitars, Upright and Electric Bass, Cigar Box guitar, Banjo, Drums, African Drum Circle, Washboard, Train Rail & Hammer, Harmonica, Violin, Mandolin, Saxophone, Flute, Piano, Tap Dancing, and Hand Bells. Also, you will hear these song sung not only by myself, but by 3 beautiful and talented female vocalists.
1. Mean Old World Blues
2. Kind Hearted Papa
3. Can't Be Satisfied
4. You're Gonna Need Somebody On Your Bond
5. Baby, Please Don't Go
6. Mississippi Blues
7. Moon Going Down
8. Contemporary Blues
9. When the Levee Breaks
10. Summertime
11. Rollin' And Tumblin'
12. Stop Breakin' Down
13. Electricity
14. Come Back Baby
All Comments (21)
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Thank you. Well, as you know, it wasn't easy at first for me too. But if you really want something, you are willing to put in the time and make it work. Once you get one song down, the next one gets a little easier. Basically, getting the coordination between the alternating bass and the melody line is the trick. Trust me, it is worth the time. Please feel free to write if you need another pep talk. Happy Holidays. Enjoy the good times.
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i love it! us big kids with ADD who just space out and start playing before the instructions are done, get to hit pause and replay. and this kenilee gives us the real folk aspects of playing AND the music. Thank you!
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the blues are so awesome.
simple riffs, the lyrics tell a story, and its just great.
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Thank you for you kind words. Glad to hear you are finding my lessons helpful. Enjoy your practice.
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Thank you for your comment. I'm sorry you don't consider my singing abilities good enough for performance. I've certainly been playing guitar longer, but I sing because I enjoy it. If you don't continue to work on something, it will never improve. Comments like this are not constructive. Can you please post some videos demonstrating your understanding of the correct singing method. Many people have opinions about things, but lack a true knowledge or ability of the subject. Enjoy.
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Yes, this is an interactive site. Please feel free to write if you have any questions or I can be of any further assitance. Enjoy your visit.
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It's nice that there is good folks like you out their keeping the blues alive. Nice lesson.
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Thank god for you! Most straightforward tutor on youtube! Everyone's either selling their product for 10 minutes or talks shit about themselves until you get bored.
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Thank you for your feedback. I am glad my lesson was inspirational for your nephew. In all my lessons, I try to make learning music fun and approachable. Encouraging my students to explore for themselves by figuring out songs and creating their own renditions. Happy Holidays Enjoy.
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Thank you. I'm glad you are finding the lessons helpful in your studies. I definately appreciate your support through your purchase. Ya, Woke up this morning... feeling around for my shoes...you know by that I mean...I got these old Walkin' Blues. Enjoy
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@hiphopoj Thank you for your comment. For me, singing is definately a lot more challenging then playing, but that it is what practice and study is all about. Just because you do not have perfect pitch, should not stop you from singing. I am a work in progress. Simply, enjoying every step on the way. Enjoy.
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@erickacorban Thank you for your comment. I am glad to hear you are enjoying my lessons and finding them informative. Please feel free to write if you have any questions.
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@pavlovdogs2 Thank you for your comment. Glad to hear you found it helpful. Please feel free to write if I can be of further assistance. Enjoy.
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@palatadoman Thank you for your interest and question. Please check out my instructional video CD # 1 on ebay by searching: keni lee In addition to teaching songs, it contains exercises that will clearify your question and the methods and techniques I use to figure out and arrange songs. Happy Holidays. Enjoy.
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@eazyal123 Thank you for your comment. I am glad to hear you found the lesson informative. In general, I do not cover contempory artists. I play songs from the 1920/30s. If you are interested in exploring this style in greater depth, please consider purchasing my instructional video CDs that are available on ebay by searching: keni lee I believe you will find the information useful for figuring out the songs you want to play. Feel free to write if you have any further questions. Enjoy.
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@belikewater001 Thank you for your comment. Sorry for the inconvenience, but the good thing about learning this song is that the lyrics are the same as the notes you are playing with the slide. Did you see I supplied some basic tablature under the video? Click on "Show more". Please feel free to write if you have any questions. Enjoy.
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@rashkrin Thank you for your interest and question. Please consider purchasing my instructional video CD 1 by visiting ebay and searching: keni lee Not only will you learn songs, but you will better understand the fingerboard and learn how to figure out songs and make your own arrangements. Additionally, you can feel free to write if any questions arise as you work through the lessons. Enjoy.
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@DrJBN Thank you for your interest and comments. Please feel free to write if you have any questions. Enjoy.
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@mrmattysull Thank you for your comment. I posted this lesson as an introduction to my video instructional CD series. If you are interested in learning this style, please consider purchasing CD 1. It starts right from the beginning and contain exercises that will help you build confidence with alternating the bass and playing a melody line at the same time. The CDs are very reasonably priced. To view the lesson descriptions, visit ebay and search: keni lee
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@roadlizard666 Thank you for your comment and question. That is from my rendition of BWJ's Dark was the Night, Cold was the Ground. If you are interested in learning this style, I would suggest purchasing CD 1. Visit ebay and search: keni lee On the video, I will teach you the method I use to figure out and create arrangements. You will have no problem understanding my renditions too. Enjoy your practice. Keep on slidin'
