A classic Chicago blues-style shuffle. Use your first finger on the 2nd fret and add your third or fourth finger on the higher notes. Muddy Waters’ riffs were often played around the open E shape but ...

Get to the heart of traditional acoustic blues with this slide tutorial, including five examples in the style of the legendary Son House. Born in Mississippi in 1902, Son House was an early influence ...

In a genre defined by epic riffs and flamethrowing solos, the slide guitar stands as a howling testament to raw, unbridled emotion. It's not just a technique; it's a wild, soul-stirring cry that cuts ...

The first slide guitar recording (and first instrumental blues recording) was made by Sylvester Weaver for Okeh Records (No. 8109) in 1923, the A-side being "Guitar Blues" and the B- side "Guitar Rag.

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In American music, slide guitar (also known as bottleneck guitar) is a technique employed primarily by blues guitarists. It involves the use of a smooth cylinder that can fit over a player's finger, ...

One of the most defining factors of rock music is the guitar riffs. Throughout the genre’s history, there have been several songs defined by the musicianship, particularly guitarists. In the musical ...