Learn how to play blues slide guitar open G tuning lesson on a Fender Stratocaster

[WashbearAlert]

tabs shown in video are in standard tuning...fail! :D

[RidgyMrPeepers]

@WashbearAlert That's actually not a fail, but really helpful. Open G tuning has three D strings. That would get awfully confusing even for an expert guitarist as he verbally explains everything.

[themorphetic]

Fantastic, but i need some tips about the right hand. That's the only thing I think is missing in this video to be perfect.

[villagevidiot1]

Thank you so much. I just bought a Dobro and you make me glad I did. (F-60 OMI round neck).

[erinl400]

'start with something like that' :|

[PenjiLowe94]

@erinl400 my thoughts exactly

[Alansubtil]

@matthew10041 thanks

[bluesyjazzcat31]

This guy makes 1970's strats cool.

[Ronbo62]

I play a Fender Strat and the question I have is what size strings are recommended to play slide guitar?

[zorbam]

shame this turns out to be a non lesson, and more about his wiggly prowess.

[TexDiamond]

@zorbam I played with Jeff for years, it's just his way. He's not conscience of his movements. He has a great passion for playing and he uses his whole being to play. He is doing what it takes to give people the best lesson possible. I am beyond grateful for being a friend, student and to have played music professionally with Jeff. He's one of the very best!

[JimmyKhayata]

you know what got me to this video? The movie "Crossroads" what an epic movie!! i recommend you to watch THAT for inspiration :)

[enos870]

I just watch this over and over from the beggining to like 23 seconds in to make me happy.

[RALPH7109]

Are you talking to me........well I'm the only one here!!!!

[55485143]

thanks professor!!

[Alansubtil]

please someone answer me:

can i tune my (normal tuned) guitar to open G without damaging the arm?

[Glockenator]

@Alansubtil Do mean damaging the neck? It messes with it a little, but not too much. My Gibsons, my homemade Strat, and most of my other guitars handle it fine. If you're guitar is well constructed, it shouldn't have a problem. The only one of mine that can't take it is a cheap pawn shop buy that has problems anyways

[syntheticskull]

Am I the only one who cant seem to get his hands on such a slide tube (or whatever you want to call them) to save his life? Or is that just because I live in Switzerland?

[Corpsegrinder1712]

@syntheticskull Hey man ! I'll stick to english because I'm not sure if all you guys speak german but what you're looking for is called 'Bottleneck' (should cost about 10-20 €) but can actually use the neck of a glas bottle too.. Try thomann.de dude! They're fast as hell and they really have everything at a reasonable price -shipping is free if you spend more than 20€ and so on.... . Hope this helps !

[syntheticskull]

@Corpsegrinder1712 Hey thanks a lot! Gotta try with a bottleneck too. Just need to find a way to break the bottle without ending up with glass splinters stuck in my arm..

[estderoma]

why do you call it key of "open G"?

[ricchardo]

@estderoma If you play ALL the strings "Open" i.e No fretting then you are playing the "G" Chord. Where as, If you played all the strings open ona guitar which was tuned to "Standard E" you would just make a horrible noise!!

[estderoma]

@ricchardo I know what an open tuning is -.-", but I was wondering why he called the key of "Open G" and not just "G", I mean: "Open G" is the name of the tuning, not the key, isn't it?

[TimBirkenholz]

you're actually the first teachers who tells people to actually listen to the music and who's giving great examples of bluesplayers., because not to many people know about these guys

[Livinginthemusic1]

Keith richards used it alot!!

[TheFerrari250]

true musician!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!­!!!!!

[giorgosma]

sounds like rory galagher

[yemenohman]

So good. And you kinda look like an older David

[Vengeanceisourpassio]

@yemenohman THATS WHAT I THOUGHT!!!!!

[stevensharon]

Love this man !

[lookylooky2006]

I think I just learned half of George Thorogoods library

yes!!!!

thanks

[hatten7575]

This is defently the most inspirational person on this channel. Never played this typ off music befor. But i tryed to learne this as fast as i heard it:p

[iownagreyhound]

Honest to God you are so many shades of awesome it almost sickens me

If I can ever be half as good as you I will die happy

[UnceBobTouchedMe]

this is the next Marty Shwartz!! except he is a 100 years old



[dnrink44]

I always look forward to post from these guys!

[Biake22]

What's the difference between glass and metal slide?

[Sztomi00]

@Biake22 the sound.. the metal one has steel(er) ssound and the glass one has light sound.. its hard to explain you have to experience it Try it in the local music shop if you have opportunity to do.

[SpawnofHastur]

@Sztomi00 Don't forget that a steel slide can never break if you keep it in your gig bag, which is a really big bonus.

[Sztomi00]

@SpawnofHastur You have right.

[redlinechavez]

@Biake22 As Stomi00 said, the metal slide has a metal type sound. Glass slides tend to sound, smoother. You should try both out and hear which sounds better. I personally prefer glass.

[markyramonefan]

Awsome vid!  but I didn't have a proper slide, so I played it with a deodorant spray can. lol

[mrFatalDemize]

@markyramonefan wtf?how did it sound?

[washmeister1964]

@markyramonefan did it stink?

[viniguitarjazz]

VERY  GOOD LESSON

[catfishmudflap]

Way cool. Looking forward to next time.

[geetarxist]

i like it

[surrealIdeal]

what is it with this guy? just when i was searching for a open D lesson, suddenly he came with this video. now i wanted to learn open G and i find this one. he can read my mind... anyway, he's awesome .

[EdgardoakaG]

Can you guys show how to tune to open A i tried looking for it elsewhere but there were not many reliable sources

[gotmilk606]

@EdgardoakaG All you have to do is tune it to Open G and Capo the second fret. Cheers!

[ElGbayRGX]

Very amazing lesson i love that open G tuning !!!!!!!!!!!

[Kamil1129]

Thumbs up if you 303 view:)

[Rainbowsixoperator1]

You guys put the wrong tuning on the on screen tabs. Just an FYI.

[gamvidys]

Very helpful, thank you too much Rockon Great lesson again!=)

[nitrotoyota]

Upload some bass guitar tips & lessons please , I'm thinking to buy a bass and play with my friends. Something like funk bass lessons. Yeah... that would rock.

[ThePsycheoutFanClub]

This guy is an inspiration... every time i get tired of my guitar i see him play and it just makes want to do WHAT ever i can to play like that and practice hard. Thanks a LOT man.

[JonicaPrep]

@ThePsycheoutFanClub Thats funny same here man...and I'm not just trying to relate to you so you'll think I'm cool...I'm serious.

[tMattLZ]

Best guy NLG has to offer... By far

[koolvibe]

@tMattLZ Nah. Willie Billy "Two Fists" is still the man.



[NotesOfGlory]

awesome

[dejiita]

man his action on the strings might be alillte low cus on sone of the notes sound like hes fratting out

[KJB2010]

@dejiita That's kind of the sound a steel slide gives you. Glass is a little smoother.

[ourskatetv]

hey your pick makes a annoying sound while icking it s hitting the pickguard hard :D :S

[ourskatetv]

huh first ..fuck cares :D:D nice video :D

[TheOneGrungelife]

@ourskatetv indeed