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Slide Guitar

Slide Guitar in Standard Tuning DVD: Learn Warren Haynes.

September 25, 2009

If you want to learn slide guitar in standard tuning like Warren Haynes, then the 2 DVD set of slide blues guitar lessons I have been working on may be for you. I’ve got about 3 hours of HD shot video in this 2 DVD slide guitar lessons package. This DVD will cover: Intervals Open [...]

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3 Reasons why your slide guitar playing never gets better.

August 5, 2009

You’ve probably heard the story of how Edison failed 6,498 times before he created the light bulb.  I don’t know how true it is but I definitely know he didn’t succeed on his first try.  Why am I telling you this?  I’ll come back to it in a minute. I know you probably just want [...]

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Slide Guitar Lessons: Rhythm Guitar in Open E Tuning

July 29, 2009

f you play slide guitar in open e tuning, then there is no doubt that you would like to play rhythm guitar as well. As a guitarist in a band, you will not just be soloing all the time. To be an effective band member, you will need to learn how to play rhythm guitar. [...]

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How to play slide guitar in Standard Tuning

April 24, 2009

It seems like everyone is kinda mystified about how to play slide guitar in standard tuning. In this slide guitar lesson, I’m going to break down a slide guitar lick that is played in standard tuning and can be used over any 12 bar blues progression. This is a common blues slide guitar lick and [...]

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Slide Guitar Lessons DVD Method 1: Standard Tuning

April 14, 2009

Here’s another preview about Slide Guitar Lessons DVD Method 1: Standard Tuning.  The solo that is playing will be taught in the DVD. Learn more about playing slide guitar in standard tuning by visiting Learning Guitar Now. This DVD lesson is now available. It is a 2 hour long DVD with tabs and backing tracks. [...]

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Derek Trucks CD Review: Almost Free

March 2, 2009

If you haven’t heard the new album from the Derek Trucks band, then you’re missing out one of the greatest blues albums released in the last couple of years. This CD to me is filled with a  swampy sound that really drips with emotion, while paying homage to old blues. This 12 track disc has [...]

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Derek Trucks and his new guitar amp?

January 26, 2009

When you think of Derek Trucks, you think Fender tube amps. Specifically the old “Super Reverb” he is so well known for. No doubt that Derek gets an amazing tone from his old Super, and who would ever think he would start using a different amp. But Derek trucks strives to break new ground. This [...]

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Learn to play slide guitar like Dickey Betts.

December 18, 2008

Did you know Dickey Betts had some really cool slide guitar licks?  You may be thinking that only Duane played slide guitar.  Nope, not true.  After Duane’s untimely death, the Allman Brothers reformed and Dickey pulled out that slide on more than one occasion. Dickey often played in Open E Tuning just like Duane, and [...]

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Derek Trucks Slide Guitar Lesson

November 25, 2008

If you’re trying to learn some red-hot blues slide guitar, then you will no doubt want to listen to and learn some of Derek Truck’s slide guitar licks. His slide guitar playing is nothing short of phenomenal, and his tone will make you cry the blues.  In short he has that special something all blues [...]

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Allman Brothers Slide Guitar Lesson: Duane Allman

July 2, 2008

So what is the best way to become really good at playing slide guitar? Well, one way is to learn the best slide guitar songs from your favorite players.  This will no doubt include the magnificent slide guitar songs from the Allman Brothers Band, played by Duane Allman. Duane Allman is perhaps the most recognized [...]

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