Do you want to unlock the soulful sounds of the slide guitar? In this slide guitar lesson, I’ll tell you how learning the major scale for slide guitar can benefit every aspect of your slide guitar playing.

First let’s take a look at the major scale in open E tuning.

These are the notes contained in the major scale. There are seven notes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7. The distance from the root note to another note in the scale is called an interval. For instance, from the root note C, 8th fret to the 5th note G, on the 8th fret also is called a 5th. This is one of the most important lessons to learn when learning slide guitar solos. You need to memorize what these 2 notes sound like.

This is the beginning of music theory. By learning intervals you will no longer be playing box type patterns, but you will hear your notes in your head before you play them. This is a powerful way to play the guitar and will open many aspects of slide guitar playing you never knew existed.

So why is this important? Well, it’s pretty much the difference between being an “OK” player, to becoming a seasoned pro. Once this technique is learned, and it will take some practice, you are unlimited to the sounds you can create. You will now look at the fretboard as many different sounds, instead of many box like patterns. This will help you achieve the sounds you’re looking for and will allow your inner voice to speak when playing the slide guitar.

Here’s a cool major scale lick in the key of C for Open E tuning. This lick is taken directly from my new DVD, Slide Guitar Method 2 The Major Scale.

By learning the Major scale in open E tuning, you will start to understand the basic elements of music theory, and start becoming the slide guitar player you’ve always wanted to be.

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