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Okay, I got a chrome slide for christmas, but its to small for my finger. So i'm taking it back and getting a larger one. I know nothing about slide and I mean nothing. So first things first, what type should I get now im choosing it, i know theres like chrome, glass and stuff. Could you tell me the advantages of each. Also any tips on learning slide, any warnings, any good songs for it.
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i think most people use open tunings for it. i never do. i use a metal slide (not sure what type of metal) its ok but i think i might want to try out one of those ceramic slides. i heard once that metal slides are better for electrics and glass ones are better for acoustic. not sure how true it is.
i dunno if the guy who commented in the above site was right about your guitar sounding like it quot;lost its soulquot; when you play with a chrome slide. it just depends on the type of sound you want with your slide. i generally play with a metal slide because i like the sustain and i like the less warm sound, it can sound really beat up and rustic which i like sometimes. the key to learning to play slide guitar when youre starting is playing in a lot of open tunings. once you figure things out then start trying with standard. check out quot;i feel like going homequot; by muddy waters, it's a great slide guitar tune to start with. eric clapton's version of rollin' and tumblin' is great too, and really easy. you should be able to find tabs for both songs pretty easily on the net.
The heavier the slide the beefier your tone...that means BRASS if you want the beefiest tone.
But I use glass because it's lighter and I can get around easier.
I like the Coricidan Bottle style slides and those are all I use...thanks to Curly!
I like to play in open G: DGDGBE.
You might want to purchase Bob Brozman's instructional Videos or DVDs...excellant!
My dad's got a real Coricidan bottle, though I prefer my brass slide. Of all the instances where people claim different materials produce different tones, I honestly think slides are one of the most instantly apparent.
I use ceramic but thats just because someone gave it to me. Slide is fun but most of my guitars have too low of action to work well.
Most beginning slide players sound best with brass, since it's less revealing of bad technique.....it also sounds good for singing highgain slide playing.
My favorite is the colored glass ones with a sealed end, that fit my pinky perfectly. I like using my pinky, since it lets me fret chords, in between slide lines. I forgot who makes those purple or red glass slides, but I get them at Sam Ash.
I used to use ceramic slides, but I kept breaking them. They'd either hit the ground and chip, or I'd crush'em with my foot.
A question: Was Duanne Allman the first player to use the Coricidan Bottle for a slide?
Although I really dig the sound of the ceramics, I stick with brass. Mainly it's easier to use (weight) and less bulky
I have never liked the sound of glass slide on either acoustic or electric. Plus I stepped on one once.
Well i personally use a chromed slide although i like the sound of a glass slide much better. The song that i play it on requires me to drop it very fast to play a faster lead section and after breaking a couple(including one that was nailed right on by my drummer losing a stick) and just about losing them i went to chrome.
Glass to me sounds much better and smoother.
There are the figure-four slide, the popup slide, the headfirst slide, and the backdoor slide. Each one can be equally effective in advancing a base-runner depending on the play.
OOOOHHHHH. You meant guitar slides.
quot;Nevermind.quot;
*in best Emily Litella voice*
I use a metal one at times. Because when you drop them like I do, they don't break.
Slide playing is a varied as any other type of guitar. What works for one player may not work at all for another. Its a very personal thing.
I would recommend starting with a glass slide. It is easier to see where you are playing. You can see thru the slide. Don't spend a lot of money initially..... a decent glass slide will run about 5 to 7 bucks. The key is to buy a slide that has the thickest wall thickness you can find in glass. Dunlop makes one that is made from Pyrex and they work well and are inexpensive. a good way to go as a beginner. as you progress you can invest in diferent types of slides and find the one that works best for you.
Most slide players wear the slide on either the pinky or the ring finger. Again this is a personal choice. I alternate between the two fingers but use the ring finger more than the pinky.
Raise the action....... If you can devote a guitar to use for slide it would be best. This way you can set it up the way it will work for you. Most guitar players like low action... this usually creates some problems with slide typically if the action is too low the slide will bounce off the frets. Set the action as high as you can comfortably fret notes as well as slide cleanly.
Most players use open tunings. G D E A are the most common. In essence you are tuning the guitar to am open G D E or A chord. With electrics if you are using 10's I would go to E or A which requires you to tightem the strings and they will perform better with higher tension. I would recommend eventually to go to 11 or 12's. This will simpoly sound better and increase sustain dramatically. As I mentioned earlier if you can devote a guitar to this you can raise the action up and put a set of heavier strings on and see how it goes. A tunomatic type of bridge would be the easiset to experiment with, but work with what you have until you start to get the hang of it.
I would also recommend to learn to pick with your fingers. This allows the fingers of the right hand to mute the unwanted strings. The way I like to think of this is I do most single note picking with my index finger, but I use my thumb and middle finger to rest on the strings on either side of the string I want to pick. This allows me to move across the strings in groups of three and I can use either the tumb, index or middle finger to pick a single note while the other fingers are muting other strings. Muting behind the slide with the other fingers of the left hand is equally important to slide playing.
Lew suggested Bob Brozmans DVD to learn slide. I think this is a good idea as well. Another good choice would be Warren Haynes slide videos as well thay are all excellent. Good Luck.... Oh chek this guy out he was my slide teacher!!
www.howardemerson.com
Thanks
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i think most people use open tunings for it. i never do. i use a metal slide (not sure what type of metal) its ok but i think i might want to try out one of those ceramic slides. i heard once that metal slides are better for electrics and glass ones are better for acoustic. not sure how true it is.
i dunno if the guy who commented in the above site was right about your guitar sounding like it quot;lost its soulquot; when you play with a chrome slide. it just depends on the type of sound you want with your slide. i generally play with a metal slide because i like the sustain and i like the less warm sound, it can sound really beat up and rustic which i like sometimes. the key to learning to play slide guitar when youre starting is playing in a lot of open tunings. once you figure things out then start trying with standard. check out quot;i feel like going homequot; by muddy waters, it's a great slide guitar tune to start with. eric clapton's version of rollin' and tumblin' is great too, and really easy. you should be able to find tabs for both songs pretty easily on the net.
The heavier the slide the beefier your tone...that means BRASS if you want the beefiest tone.
But I use glass because it's lighter and I can get around easier.
I like the Coricidan Bottle style slides and those are all I use...thanks to Curly!
I like to play in open G: DGDGBE.
You might want to purchase Bob Brozman's instructional Videos or DVDs...excellant!
My dad's got a real Coricidan bottle, though I prefer my brass slide. Of all the instances where people claim different materials produce different tones, I honestly think slides are one of the most instantly apparent.
I use ceramic but thats just because someone gave it to me. Slide is fun but most of my guitars have too low of action to work well.
Most beginning slide players sound best with brass, since it's less revealing of bad technique.....it also sounds good for singing highgain slide playing.
My favorite is the colored glass ones with a sealed end, that fit my pinky perfectly. I like using my pinky, since it lets me fret chords, in between slide lines. I forgot who makes those purple or red glass slides, but I get them at Sam Ash.
I used to use ceramic slides, but I kept breaking them. They'd either hit the ground and chip, or I'd crush'em with my foot.
A question: Was Duanne Allman the first player to use the Coricidan Bottle for a slide?
Although I really dig the sound of the ceramics, I stick with brass. Mainly it's easier to use (weight) and less bulky
I have never liked the sound of glass slide on either acoustic or electric. Plus I stepped on one once.
Well i personally use a chromed slide although i like the sound of a glass slide much better. The song that i play it on requires me to drop it very fast to play a faster lead section and after breaking a couple(including one that was nailed right on by my drummer losing a stick) and just about losing them i went to chrome.
Glass to me sounds much better and smoother.
There are the figure-four slide, the popup slide, the headfirst slide, and the backdoor slide. Each one can be equally effective in advancing a base-runner depending on the play.
OOOOHHHHH. You meant guitar slides.
quot;Nevermind.quot;
*in best Emily Litella voice*
I use a metal one at times. Because when you drop them like I do, they don't break.
Slide playing is a varied as any other type of guitar. What works for one player may not work at all for another. Its a very personal thing.
I would recommend starting with a glass slide. It is easier to see where you are playing. You can see thru the slide. Don't spend a lot of money initially..... a decent glass slide will run about 5 to 7 bucks. The key is to buy a slide that has the thickest wall thickness you can find in glass. Dunlop makes one that is made from Pyrex and they work well and are inexpensive. a good way to go as a beginner. as you progress you can invest in diferent types of slides and find the one that works best for you.
Most slide players wear the slide on either the pinky or the ring finger. Again this is a personal choice. I alternate between the two fingers but use the ring finger more than the pinky.
Raise the action....... If you can devote a guitar to use for slide it would be best. This way you can set it up the way it will work for you. Most guitar players like low action... this usually creates some problems with slide typically if the action is too low the slide will bounce off the frets. Set the action as high as you can comfortably fret notes as well as slide cleanly.
Most players use open tunings. G D E A are the most common. In essence you are tuning the guitar to am open G D E or A chord. With electrics if you are using 10's I would go to E or A which requires you to tightem the strings and they will perform better with higher tension. I would recommend eventually to go to 11 or 12's. This will simpoly sound better and increase sustain dramatically. As I mentioned earlier if you can devote a guitar to this you can raise the action up and put a set of heavier strings on and see how it goes. A tunomatic type of bridge would be the easiset to experiment with, but work with what you have until you start to get the hang of it.
I would also recommend to learn to pick with your fingers. This allows the fingers of the right hand to mute the unwanted strings. The way I like to think of this is I do most single note picking with my index finger, but I use my thumb and middle finger to rest on the strings on either side of the string I want to pick. This allows me to move across the strings in groups of three and I can use either the tumb, index or middle finger to pick a single note while the other fingers are muting other strings. Muting behind the slide with the other fingers of the left hand is equally important to slide playing.
Lew suggested Bob Brozmans DVD to learn slide. I think this is a good idea as well. Another good choice would be Warren Haynes slide videos as well thay are all excellent. Good Luck.... Oh chek this guy out he was my slide teacher!!
www.howardemerson.com
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