Question slide guitar

[slofingers]

The other day I blistered the end of my third finger, makes it a little painful to play. Thought I would take this opportunity to learn a little slide guitar. I know nothing about it and was looking for some suggestions about tuning, etc. I am all blues all the time, so something in that vein would be helpful. Thanks in advance.

 

[fbecir]

Hello

I play slide with my Balls ...
I use a slide one my pinky and I play with standard tuning or drop D tuning.
The first thing you have to learn is how to play in tune. Try to play a little melody with the slide on your B, G and D strings between the 3rd and 12 frets. If you go higher on the neck, it's become tricky to play in tune. You will see that's it's not so easy
After finding how to place the slide in order to be in tune, you can start to play a blues in A.

Good luck

 

[TNT]

Well, how did you blister the end of your third finger??? No pic's, no blister!

 

[slofingers]

blistered finger

Not sure what you are after. In fact I pinched my finger in a pair of pliers. I didn't really think that was germane to what I was asking. Had I cut it on the table saw, I would have gladly provided pics.

 

[slofingers]

I'd like to put a pic of my guitar that I made where my identity is. Not sure how. Can someone please help? Thanks

 

[TNT]

Not sure what you are after. In fact I pinched my finger in a pair of pliers. I didn't really think that was germane to what I was asking. Had I cut it on the table saw, I would have gladly provided pics.

lol!!!

That's what I am after - humor!!

 

[Spudmurphy]

germane ... ... wow that's a new word I have just learnt!!

I use a slide on my pinky too. - a glass one so don't get cutting yer finger.

Google Sonny Landreth and blow yer mind !!!

 

[slofingers]

lol!!!

That's what I am after - humor!!

I figured you were testing me so I knew it was imperative (that ones for you Spud) that I come back strong. Thanks for the slide tips. It sure isn't as easy as one would think. Of course, I have no talent so that makes it especially hard. I learned of Sonny Landreth from Eric Claptons Crossroads concert. Another player that makes me realize I should just give up. He's good.

 

[TNT]

Yeah, if you can implement some viable mods on the guitar, it can facilitate your ability to sliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiide!! However, don't be too impetuous or you may be discourage.