This month I am posting several simple licks which employ slides the beginning player can use in their arsenal. It is a good idea for these to be used as a starting point and for the player to create several licks of their own that use bends. This way the developing player has a stockpile of licks of their own as well incorporate ideas they borrow from others. These licks utilize the A minor pentatonic pattern which was discussed in a previous post.
Thursday, September 23, 2021
Basic Techniques, pt.3 –Simple Licks Using Single String Slides
Back in July I started to discuss techniques the beginning guitarist can employ when soloing and playing rhythm. Last month I tackled single string slides and how they are executed.
This month I am posting several simple licks which employ slides the beginning player can use in their arsenal. It is a good idea for these to be used as a starting point and for the player to create several licks of their own that use bends. This way the developing player has a stockpile of licks of their own as well incorporate ideas they borrow from others. These licks utilize the A minor pentatonic pattern which was discussed in a previous post.
This month I am posting several simple licks which employ slides the beginning player can use in their arsenal. It is a good idea for these to be used as a starting point and for the player to create several licks of their own that use bends. This way the developing player has a stockpile of licks of their own as well incorporate ideas they borrow from others. These licks utilize the A minor pentatonic pattern which was discussed in a previous post.
Monday, August 23, 2021
Basic Techniques, pt. 2 - Slides (single string)
In last month’s blog post I listed a number of basic guitar techniques that developing guitarists would benefit from learning as they can be utilized in both lead and rhythm playing. Over the next series of posts I’ll discuss these techniques, this month we begin with “slides”.
A “slide” is executed with fretted notes on the same string and connects the sound of one note to the next. Whereas, the player picks the first note and with their finger remaining on the string, the finger “slides” up or down the fretboard to a second note without picking it - the second note then sounding. This is accomplished without taking the finger off the string or fretboard. Sliding in the direction towards the bridge raises the pitch of the note and sliding in the direction toward the neck lowers the pitch of the note. A slide can be the distance of one fret (fret 5 to 6) or many (fret 5 to 15)! Moreover, the slide is represented by the "line" between notes to indicate which direction the pitch is sliding to.
For Example:
1. Fret the first note
2. Pick the note allowing it to ring
3. With the finger remaining on the string, slide it to the second note
4. Keep the finger on the string when it reaches the second note allow it to sound
A “slide” is executed with fretted notes on the same string and connects the sound of one note to the next. Whereas, the player picks the first note and with their finger remaining on the string, the finger “slides” up or down the fretboard to a second note without picking it - the second note then sounding. This is accomplished without taking the finger off the string or fretboard. Sliding in the direction towards the bridge raises the pitch of the note and sliding in the direction toward the neck lowers the pitch of the note. A slide can be the distance of one fret (fret 5 to 6) or many (fret 5 to 15)! Moreover, the slide is represented by the "line" between notes to indicate which direction the pitch is sliding to.
For Example:
1. Fret the first note
2. Pick the note allowing it to ring
3. With the finger remaining on the string, slide it to the second note
4. Keep the finger on the string when it reaches the second note allow it to sound
Saturday, July 31, 2021
Basic Techniques, pt. I
Back in March I started a series of posts called Introducing Soloing which was meant to give teachers and students some guidance on the basics of soloing. This month I will start a new series that revolve around the basic techniques guitarists employ when they solo.
Some of the basic techniques that guitarists utilize in solos (and rhythm playing) include:
- Slides
- Vibrato
- Hammer-On's
- Pull-Off's
- Bends
- Palm muting
The developing guitarist who gains proficiency with these basic techniques will be bring their guitar playing to the next level. It would also be beneficial to go back and review alternate picking which is a highly useful way of playing that many guitarists employ.
Next month we'll start to get our technique on as we dive into slides!
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