A Beginners Guide To Slide Guitar

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Published 2020-04-08
Playing slide guitar is something that many guitar players find challenging to learn, and for good reason...Its completely different that any other style of guitar playing. In this video Im going to teach you how to start playing slide guitar in 5 easy steps.

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All Comments (21)
  • I suffered a stroke awhile back and my left handed being partially paralyzed, I figured my guitar playing days were over. Then I saw a guy playing slide guitar and I thought, “I can do that”. I watched your video tonight and about to get a slide and get started playing again. I’m a happy camper. Thanks for giving an old guitar picker a new lease on life.
  • @chrisjaybecker
    Here's a great tip for mastering intonation... play slide in the dark, or at least with your eyes closed, and let your ears hear it when you hit pitch. Trust me.
  • I was literally just thinking I should learn slide and then I refreshed my Youtube page and here this video was. Thanks Rhett
  • @rogermorris737
    I'm a drummer was thinking about learning guitar. It was a little difficult for me, I'm a 71 years old blues lover. Then I came across your vid, this made me rethink. Bought my first glass slide, I already think I'm gonna be the next Derek Trucks
  • I am an official old dude,59...been playing since 1977....NOBODY has ever made slide playing seem more possible to me than you in this video....THANKS A MILLION!
  • @yobaby14
    That's it. I need to pick up a resonator guitar and a slide, and settle down next to a creek or pond with a mason jar of moonshine. :D
  • @VaffReverie
    1:31 Bocchi "i will pick that oni slayer sake cup left on my stage as a slide"
  • @Cade_Media
    this made me start learning slide, so good!
  • @Michael-bl4no
    For those looking for a great slide, I recommend the Rich Robinson brass slide. First slide I ever used that really sits on your finger well due to the tapered shape inside it. You can put your hand pointing towards the floor and it wont slip off! Because it sits so well, I feel it offers a sense of accuracy other slides never could for me. Highly recommended!
  • @Le_Mer
    This is exactly what I needed. I thought it'd be a great time to learn slide guitar, so your timing was perfect . Thank you, Rhett!
  • Been playing guitar for 30+ years and just bought my first slide. After watching your videos and hearing your tone and the THIS is how you dobro video I had to do it. It is awesome.
  • @musicamex
    You are a very clear and concise teacher. I’ve played slide for 45 yrs and there isn’t much Id add or leave out of your beginners tips. Excellent!
  • Absolutely brilliant video! There is snow ball's chance in hell I could learn to play slide with my pathetic skills and advanced age... but for 15 minutes it really felt like I might! Thanks for the gift of hope and some fabulous playing Mr. Shull.
  • Rain Song (DGCGCD) tuning is a really great way to begin playing slide. The repeated triad makes it pretty forgiving and can give a little confidence to someone new to what is probably the most intimidating and specialized style of guitar playing.
  • @epipick
    I love playing slide. For me, George Harrison was one of the best slide players, such sensitivity.