@palatadoman Thank you for your interest and question. Please check out my instructional video CD # 1 on ebay by searching: keni lee In addition to teaching songs, it contains exercises that will clearify your question and the methods and techniques I use to figure out and arrange songs. Happy Holidays. Enjoy.
@rwbrdms1 Thank you for your comment. Yes, but back in the day, people had to be more frugal (a lot like in today's economical situation) and make use of what was at hand. Additionally, things like this were not commercially available. Although today, there are many manufacturers of a wide variety of slides; glass, metal, bone, and ceramic that sell for a wide range of prices. Enjoy your practice.
@crolesco I have always been a big fan of BD. Especially his first album. Try googling for tab. Try to figure out the key. Get the bass notes. I am not sure if he is in standard or open tuning. He may be using a capo too. I believe the song is based around an E chord. Sorry, I could not be of more direct help. Please check out my instructional video CD#1, if you are interested in learning bottleneck slide. Visit ebay and Search: keni lee Enjoy your practice.
@rashkrin Thank you for your interest and question. Please consider purchasing my instructional video CD 1 by visiting ebay and searching: keni lee Not only will you learn songs, but you will better understand the fingerboard and learn how to figure out songs and make your own arrangements. Additionally, you can feel free to write if any questions arise as you work through the lessons. Enjoy.
@rashkrin wow its easy, you can just find it out by ear, the difference in the positions is 1 -2 frets max... just search a little and try to memorize the new shape...
Great video Keni, one of the best tutotials on Youtube. I always wanted to learn to play slide guitar and you make it so easy, thank you so much. Do you know how to play Seasick Steve's "Never Go West" or "Thunderbird" ? I just heard them a couple of days ago and can't get them out of my head.
@eazyal123 Thank you for your comment. I am glad to hear you found the lesson informative. In general, I do not cover contempory artists. I play songs from the 1920/30s. If you are interested in exploring this style in greater depth, please consider purchasing my instructional video CDs that are available on ebay by searching: keni lee I believe you will find the information useful for figuring out the songs you want to play. Feel free to write if you have any further questions. Enjoy.
Hi keni great lesson. I started playing slide yesterday lol. Can you please tell me what frets your using at the end of your video while doubling up the D strings. That's a very cool sound!
@roadlizard666 Thank you for your comment and question. That is from my rendition of BWJ's Dark was the Night, Cold was the Ground. If you are interested in learning this style, I would suggest purchasing CD 1. Visit ebay and search: keni lee On the video, I will teach you the method I use to figure out and create arrangements. You will have no problem understanding my renditions too. Enjoy your practice. Keep on slidin'
He man! I got one question, whenever I put my slide on my strings it'll already makes a hammer-on sound.... how can I prevent that from happening??(I just got my slideXD) Any tips aswell??
@FRIVDSCH Thank you for your question. Possible solutions: strings too light, action too low, slide too heavy/big, not muting the strings with left index finger. I hope this helps. Enjoy your practice, Keni Lee
@reservaimoral Thank you for your question. I am wearing a Golden Gate extra heavy thumb pick and on my index and middle finger, I am wearing National metal finger picks. I hope this answers your question. Enjoy.
This probably sounds pretty unconventional, but if you are a smoker a cheap lighter works perfectly if nothing else will suffice. Just hold it bottom down on top of the strings like a normal slide and it will sound great
@Hoffletrof456 Thank you for your comment. Yes, certainly from a utilitarian point of view, many things can work. Pocketknife, closed straight razor, lipstick tube, etc. Although, slides that you can wear on a finger are more fuctional allowing the ability to use your fingers to play chords too. Additionally, as far as tone, heavy glass or metal is essential. Enjoy.
Been working the past couple days with the new archtop I bought for my daughter and I...As you may recall I wanted a guitar to leave in Open tuning. We got it! ....tuned to "D" and we love it.
Thanks for your great lesson.....we are using it right now.
@rastablues1 Thank you for your response. Glad to be of assistance and to hear you are enjoying the fasinating world of open tuning. Remember if you are interested in more lessons, please check out my instructional CDs on ebay by searching: keni lee Enjoy your practice.
I' have a fingerstyle-set up on my guitar...very low action. I'm considering buying a cheap six-string (just for learning slide) then having the action adjusted.....How high should the action actually be? Looking at the Weissenborns and old Hawaiian guitars, it looks like the action is REALLY high...
@belikewater001 Thank you for your question. Lap style slide is very different than playing slide holding the guitar in the standard position. Bottleneck guitar is basically fingerpicking style mainly played in open tunings with the addition of the slide. The string height is no different than a standard guitar. You still want the ability to finger notes over the entire fingerboard. The relationship between tuning and string guage creates the right tension for the slide.
@belikewater001 Having a second guitar makes sense. Using slightly heavier strings and tuning below standard to open D or open G will set the guitar up for slide. Of course, using heavier strings prevents the possibility of tuning back up to standard. Please check out my instructional CDs on ebay by searching: keni lee Enjoy your practice.
@belikewater001 Thank you for your comment. Sorry for the inconvenience, but the good thing about learning this song is that the lyrics are the same as the notes you are playing with the slide. Did you see I supplied some basic tablature under the video? Click on "Show more". Please feel free to write if you have any questions. Enjoy.
@The10AMautomatic Thank you for your comment. Yes, I have to agree with you. It adds an extreme effect that can either command an exciting attention or an element of darkness and misery. Very expressive. Enjoy.
@erickacorban Thank you for your comment. I am glad to hear you are enjoying my lessons and finding them informative. Please feel free to write if you have any questions.
Great vid, this is exactly what I was looking for. I've never really played guitar and I'm starting to learn some old-school delta blues. I think I might go ahead and get some of your stuff on ebay too. What do you think a beginner should get first?
@anavarre Thank you for your interest and comment. I would suggest starting with CD 1. It begins a comprehensive course (CD1 - CD 3) that systematically explores the Bottleneck slide style starting with open D tuning. In the lessons, I teach the same techniques and musical theory I use to figure out and arrange songs myself. Addtionally, you can contact me, if any questions arise as you work through the lessons. Enjoy
@tMattLZ Thank you for your interest and question. The instructional CDs are video with audio. They are formatted to play on a PC or Mac. The videos are windows media (.wma) and can also be played using the winamp player that can be downloaded free online. Please visit ebay and search: keni lee
Tell me you please to god know Rory Gallagher (passed away)? If not do yourself a favour & search his cover of JB Huttos ''Too much alcohol'' on the acoustic RTE tv show. Alot of his acoustic work featured slide & he loved all the old-school blues (delta/mississippi etc).
Hopefully i've introduced you to a new guitarist who i'll eat my hat if you don't find immensely talented
@tvrulesnation Thank you for your comment. Yes, certainly I know who Rory Gallagher is, and I agree with you, he was a very talented performer. Have you ever listened to Sam Mitchell? A personal favorite of mine. Enjoy.
Can't say i have, i'll give him a look though when i finish my study. Glad to hear ye know of Rory, i'm amazed by how underrated he is by my generation in Ireland itself.
@tvrulesnation Thank you for your response. In general, Rural Blues has never gained any real national attention here either. It was brought to the fore front mainly through covers by bands like the Rolling Stones, Led Zepplin, etc. I guess Keb Mo and the PBS series, The Blues more recently attracted more attention to this style. Enjoy.
im 15 and i started learning to play metal on guitar 'bout a year ago. and thats all i wanted to do was metal and rock. then today i was wandering around the music store and seen a $5 bottle neck slide and i remembered robbie krieger from the doors used one of those so i bought it. this just opened up a whole new world to me. u can bet ill be drowing myself in the blues from now on. maybe ill start a blues metal band. thanks a lot man. this was a great video.
@shlongy14 Thank you for sharing your story. Although I mainly play Blues, you can also hear I'm influenced by folk, country, and even middle eastern music. Additionally, I listen to a wide range of music. My point is, musicians have been blending different syles and creating new sounds for a very long time now. I encourage you to open your ears to a wide variety of styles and musicians. As youth, we identify and express ourselves through music. I was into rock and punk. Happy Holidays
@Metalhead001122 Thank you for your response. Yes, you can also use a closed pocket knife. Although, with a slide on your finger, it is possible to fret notes and play chords. Happy Holidays. Enjoy.
@ookami93527 Thank you for your comment. Sorry about the delayed reponse. I just returned from a 15 day trip to China. Happy Hoildays. Enjoy, Keni Lee
@ilovedamusic1000 Thank you for your comment. Yes, keeping with the spirit of the times. Make use of what is at hand. Next, you could try making your own glass slide out of an empty wine bottle. Enjoy.
@hellomynameisaustinw Thank you for your kind words. Actually when I was your age I didn't listen to this kinda stuff either. I was listening to Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, and the Rolling Stones. I became interested this style while I was serving in the USAF down south in Texas. You should check out cigarboxnation. I will send you some information. Enjoy.
Chocolate on my fingers,Icing on my lips,sugar diabetis,blubber on my hips,I keep the the night light on in the kitchen,so I can go cruise,I got the "Oreo Cream Sandwich ,Chocolate cream sandwich cookie blues ! Dr. say I'm crazy,boy you betta give em up and quick,or you'll be pushing up daisy's,cause man your definetly sick.I couldn't quit if i wanted,no I don't wanna lose,I got the Oreo cream sandwich,Chocolate cream sandwich cookie blues.I hide em in da basement,I keep em in a jar.......L.Mack
Dig what your doing, but...Your vocals drown out the guitar and can't use me ears to find the sounds when I am not looking at the positioning. Cool stuff tho. I would like to hear w/o vocals if possible to learn the guitar parts. Thanks for the time you put into the video.RB
@RunningBearStudios Thank you for your interest. Sorry about the quality of the guitar / vocal audio mix. Did you notice there is tablature for the song below the video? Click on the down arrows. Enjoy.
@hixxstar Thank you for your comment. Ya, you might be right. The way I look at it is, that to be perfect it has to be complete. Imperfection is then a part of perfection. LOL Did you know that john Lennon would purposely place his D string slightly out of tune, so he could recognize the sound of his guitar in a group recording? Enjoy.
Wow!, thats actually exactly what I'm looking for..Im not really trying to learn the song so much as find great slide guitar songs, does anything come to mind?
@anubis33233 Thank you for your comment. If I understand your statement correctly, you are not interested in learning to play, but you are interested in listening to more slide guitar songs? Please check out my CD, Good & Evil that is for sale on ebay by searching: keni lee
All the songs are performed in the bottleneck slide style. Enjoy
@101stAirborneSince44 Thank you. I would not recomment the military for everyone. Going to collage and getting a degree should be the first objective. I knew a career in the military would not be for me, but my 4 year tour was very rewarding. Some people say I remind them of the actor, John Turturro. Enjoy.
@iamelvisman68 Thank you for your question. My action is set the same as a regular guitar. The correct string tension for the slide to ride on is created by a relationship between the string gauge and tuning. For lower than standard tunings like open D and G, I use heavier strings to increase the string tension due to the fact I am tuning down. If you are interested in learning this style, please check out my instructional video CDs for sale on ebay by searching: keni lee
When a guy gives a lesson this good, I have no problem whatsoever if he wants to add a little plug for his stuff at the end. Very cool that he did the lesson first, and the plug last! Wouldn't it be nice if every YouTuber did it that way?!
i couldn't find anything to use for a slider so i started off with a pen... but you're a GREAT teacher and i just learned SO much about the style of playing. i love it. thanks very much.
I am very happy to have found your pages. I do believe I will be ordering some of your instructional videos. You have a calm, practical, and informative method. Thanks for your efforts.
@stollefelix Thank you for your comments and encouragement. I am currently finishing up production of CD 5 (How to Play 4 string Cigar Box Guitar) and hope to have it up for sale in a week or two. Posting a complete performance of this song is a great idea. Hopefully I can find some time. Enjoy.
@MileswillDo Thank you for sharing. Another tip. Be very careful when testing the size of a bottle opening. Sticking your finger into a bottle causes a vacuum that might make it impossible to get off. It is better to measure a ring that fits correctly and use that to find the correct bottle. Enjoy.
@denisstander Thank you for your comment. I try my best to make my instructional videos as clear as possible, so students can make progress. If you enjoyed this lesson, please check out my video CD lessons for sale on ebay by searching: keni lee
@obitobi100 Thank you for your question. It was built for me by James Millinchuk. It is a reproduction of the small parlor guitars that were popular during the 1920 / 1930s and produced by companies like Oscar Schmidt (Stella), Regal, and Sears Supertone. Enjoy.
@bigboyd937 Thank you for your interest and comment. Please check out my instructional video CDs that are available for sale on ebay by searching: keni lee
I think you will discover that the CDs will help you build a solid foundation and provide insight for limitless exploration. Please feel free to write if you have any questions. Enjoy the Summer.
@yodawgzwazzup Thank you for your question. I am wearing two metal fingerpicks (index and middle finger) and a plastic thumb pick. Not only do they increase the volume and tone of the guitar, but they protect my fingers, so I can play more aggressively against the metal strings. Enjoy.
Thanks KenniLee! Very simple sounding blues with a lot going on in the background. I'm going to have to find you other stuff on YouTube. If it's as good as this I'll buy that DVD.
great lesson keni. It is actually quite difficult to get the bass line down with the rest of the tune. Singing on top of that is nearly impossible so thanks a lot for the help!
Any tips to get the bass line to a comfortable feeling? It feels strange strumming the bass strings out of sync with the the high d string. You make it all look so easy.
@mrmattysull Thank you for your comment. I posted this lesson as an introduction to my video instructional CD series. If you are interested in learning this style, please consider purchasing CD 1. It starts right from the beginning and contain exercises that will help you build confidence with alternating the bass and playing a melody line at the same time. The CDs are very reasonably priced. To view the lesson descriptions, visit ebay and search: keni lee
@St0neTheCrow A heavy brass slide or a heavy glass slide will produce a good tone. Glass, although brittle, has a harder density than metal and tends to be able to produce a slightly better tone. The thin pyrex slides they sell in the stores or those chrome slides are not very good. I am currently selling a nice cobalt slide or visit my friend Willy on ebay by searching willy's slides for a custom order. Enjoy.
Could you do a video applying slide blues lead guitar to traditional style folk music? Or would that sound good? Im a folk musician with a great love for the mississippi delta blues.
@DrEricNewport Thank you for your interest. If you would like to learn more about this style please check out my video instructional CDs. Visit ebay and Search: Keni Lee Enjoy.
@hiphopoj Thank you for your comment. For me, singing is definately a lot more challenging then playing, but that it is what practice and study is all about. Just because you do not have perfect pitch, should not stop you from singing. I am a work in progress. Simply, enjoying every step on the way. Enjoy.
@KeniLeeBurgess I think you're a good blues singer. I find it difficult to sing AND play (I just can't multi-task). Maybe get singing lessons to fine tune your voice to make sure you don't strain it.
@lilbill73 Thank you for your comment. If you enjoyed this lesson and would like to learn more, please check out my video instructional CDs for sale on ebay. Search: Keni Lee Enjoy.
i love it! us big kids with ADD who just space out and start playing before the instructions are done, get to hit pause and replay. and this kenilee gives us the real folk aspects of playing AND the music. Thank you!
@ParagonX1X Basically any medium gauge (.013 - .056), but on my resonators for lower open tunings like G or D, I use heavier strings (.016 - .056) The treble strings are a little heavier to create the correct string tension for the slide. Thank you for your comment and question. Enjoy.
@Jakesnake978 Thank you for your question. Please check out CD 1 (Open D)
It will help you understand how to use the pentatonic blues scale to play lead lines over basic three chord Blues progressions (D, G, A). Basically if the chords are in E, you play lead in E. It is simply a matter of using moveble scale pattern in different positions to match the key. Enjoy.
@nzephier Thank you for your comment. I highly agree. The Blues are raw, essential, utilitarian, down to Earth, easy to digest, angry, sad, happy...empathy.
@nzephier Thank you for your comment. You make a good point. The ideas expressed through the vocals are very important. The rhythms can be traced back to early African drumming (also a form of communication) but the vocals relate the hardships endured through years of oppression, poor economic conditons and suffering. I have always felt that blues and gospel music frees the soul. Enjoy.
Ive been having trouble playing the bassline and the melody simultaneously, what should i do to practice?
palatadoman 1 month ago in playlist Free Lessons
@palatadoman Thank you for your interest and question. Please check out my instructional video CD # 1 on ebay by searching: keni lee In addition to teaching songs, it contains exercises that will clearify your question and the methods and techniques I use to figure out and arrange songs. Happy Holidays. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 month ago
Or you could spend 5 dollars and get one.
rwbrdms1 1 month ago
@rwbrdms1 Thank you for your comment. Yes, but back in the day, people had to be more frugal (a lot like in today's economical situation) and make use of what was at hand. Additionally, things like this were not commercially available. Although today, there are many manufacturers of a wide variety of slides; glass, metal, bone, and ceramic that sell for a wide range of prices. Enjoy your practice.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 month ago 2
Hello, Do you know how to play the Bob Dylan´s versión of "In my time of dying"? I´ll be very grateful if you bring some light to me with that song.
crolesco 2 months ago
@crolesco I have always been a big fan of BD. Especially his first album. Try googling for tab. Try to figure out the key. Get the bass notes. I am not sure if he is in standard or open tuning. He may be using a capo too. I believe the song is based around an E chord. Sorry, I could not be of more direct help. Please check out my instructional video CD#1, if you are interested in learning bottleneck slide. Visit ebay and Search: keni lee Enjoy your practice.
KeniLeeBurgess 2 months ago
great
minhimar 3 months ago in playlist hoc guitar
@minhimar Thank you for your comment. Enjoy your practice.
KeniLeeBurgess 3 months ago
I really got a kick out of this vid. not sure y but I did!! Maybe cuz it was quirky and unpretentious.....??? Buy cool nonetheless.
Txbui 3 months ago
@Txbui Thank you for your comment. Glad to hear you enjoyed the lesson. Enjoy your practice.
KeniLeeBurgess 3 months ago
man how can i play a pentatonic scale .. or any other scale .. on this tuning.....need a help.
rashkrin 5 months ago
@rashkrin Thank you for your interest and question. Please consider purchasing my instructional video CD 1 by visiting ebay and searching: keni lee Not only will you learn songs, but you will better understand the fingerboard and learn how to figure out songs and make your own arrangements. Additionally, you can feel free to write if any questions arise as you work through the lessons. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 5 months ago
@rashkrin wow its easy, you can just find it out by ear, the difference in the positions is 1 -2 frets max... just search a little and try to memorize the new shape...
sandiyy 3 months ago
@sandiyy Thank you for sharing. Enjoy your practice.
KeniLeeBurgess 3 months ago
lama nih kaya emak2, buset dah ya...
bimzsniperalldy 5 months ago
@bimzsniperalldy Thank you for your interest and comment. What language is this? Use Babel Fish and translate into English. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 5 months ago
@KeniLeeBurgess sorry I too enjoy your videos, again sorry in advance
bimzsniperalldy 5 months ago
@bimzsniperalldy Thank you for your comment. No need to apologize. I appreciate your interest. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 5 months ago
Great video Keni, one of the best tutotials on Youtube. I always wanted to learn to play slide guitar and you make it so easy, thank you so much. Do you know how to play Seasick Steve's "Never Go West" or "Thunderbird" ? I just heard them a couple of days ago and can't get them out of my head.
eazyal123 6 months ago
@eazyal123 Thank you for your comment. I am glad to hear you found the lesson informative. In general, I do not cover contempory artists. I play songs from the 1920/30s. If you are interested in exploring this style in greater depth, please consider purchasing my instructional video CDs that are available on ebay by searching: keni lee I believe you will find the information useful for figuring out the songs you want to play. Feel free to write if you have any further questions. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 6 months ago
Hi keni great lesson. I started playing slide yesterday lol. Can you please tell me what frets your using at the end of your video while doubling up the D strings. That's a very cool sound!
roadlizard666 6 months ago
@roadlizard666 Thank you for your comment and question. That is from my rendition of BWJ's Dark was the Night, Cold was the Ground. If you are interested in learning this style, I would suggest purchasing CD 1. Visit ebay and search: keni lee On the video, I will teach you the method I use to figure out and create arrangements. You will have no problem understanding my renditions too. Enjoy your practice. Keep on slidin'
KeniLeeBurgess 6 months ago
thanx dude...nice vid
donkeyplowing 7 months ago
@donkeyplowing Thank you for your comment. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 7 months ago
He man! I got one question, whenever I put my slide on my strings it'll already makes a hammer-on sound.... how can I prevent that from happening??(I just got my slideXD) Any tips aswell??
FRIVDSCH 7 months ago
@FRIVDSCH Thank you for your question. Possible solutions: strings too light, action too low, slide too heavy/big, not muting the strings with left index finger. I hope this helps. Enjoy your practice, Keni Lee
KeniLeeBurgess 7 months ago
are all the pecks in your right hand identical???
reservaimoral 8 months ago
@reservaimoral Thank you for your question. I am wearing a Golden Gate extra heavy thumb pick and on my index and middle finger, I am wearing National metal finger picks. I hope this answers your question. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 8 months ago
man that sound just makes the hairs stand up on tha back of my neck
TheSlippySock 8 months ago
@TheSlippySock Thank you for your comment. I hope this means you liked it. LOL Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 8 months ago
Thanks man. Really relaxed and helpful video
ZX9RinHollywood 9 months ago
@ZX9RinHollywood Thank you for your comment. Glad to hear you found the video lesson helpful. Enjoy your practice.
KeniLeeBurgess 9 months ago
This probably sounds pretty unconventional, but if you are a smoker a cheap lighter works perfectly if nothing else will suffice. Just hold it bottom down on top of the strings like a normal slide and it will sound great
Hoffletrof456 9 months ago
@Hoffletrof456 Thank you for your comment. Yes, certainly from a utilitarian point of view, many things can work. Pocketknife, closed straight razor, lipstick tube, etc. Although, slides that you can wear on a finger are more fuctional allowing the ability to use your fingers to play chords too. Additionally, as far as tone, heavy glass or metal is essential. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 9 months ago
KeniLee,
Been working the past couple days with the new archtop I bought for my daughter and I...As you may recall I wanted a guitar to leave in Open tuning. We got it! ....tuned to "D" and we love it.
Thanks for your great lesson.....we are using it right now.
rastablues1 10 months ago
@rastablues1 Thank you for your response. Glad to be of assistance and to hear you are enjoying the fasinating world of open tuning. Remember if you are interested in more lessons, please check out my instructional CDs on ebay by searching: keni lee Enjoy your practice.
KeniLeeBurgess 10 months ago
Yes, I hear you crying...oh dear...
letterli 10 months ago
@letterli Thank you for your comment. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 10 months ago
I' have a fingerstyle-set up on my guitar...very low action. I'm considering buying a cheap six-string (just for learning slide) then having the action adjusted.....How high should the action actually be? Looking at the Weissenborns and old Hawaiian guitars, it looks like the action is REALLY high...
Thanks!
belikewater001 10 months ago
@belikewater001 Thank you for your question. Lap style slide is very different than playing slide holding the guitar in the standard position. Bottleneck guitar is basically fingerpicking style mainly played in open tunings with the addition of the slide. The string height is no different than a standard guitar. You still want the ability to finger notes over the entire fingerboard. The relationship between tuning and string guage creates the right tension for the slide.
KeniLeeBurgess 10 months ago
@belikewater001 Having a second guitar makes sense. Using slightly heavier strings and tuning below standard to open D or open G will set the guitar up for slide. Of course, using heavier strings prevents the possibility of tuning back up to standard. Please check out my instructional CDs on ebay by searching: keni lee Enjoy your practice.
KeniLeeBurgess 10 months ago
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belikewater001 10 months ago
@belikewater001 Thank you for your comment. Sorry for the inconvenience, but the good thing about learning this song is that the lyrics are the same as the notes you are playing with the slide. Did you see I supplied some basic tablature under the video? Click on "Show more". Please feel free to write if you have any questions. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 10 months ago
@BabeoTishaaa751 Thank you for your comment. Please feel free to write if you have any questions. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 10 months ago
Slide is an amazing thing
The10AMautomatic 10 months ago
@The10AMautomatic Thank you for your comment. Yes, I have to agree with you. It adds an extreme effect that can either command an exciting attention or an element of darkness and misery. Very expressive. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 10 months ago
Somehow you remind me of Anthony Bourdain. This is very helpful. :)
TerenceTeng2 10 months ago
@TerenceTeng2 Thank you for your comment. Ya, heard that before. LOL Glad to hear you found my video helpful. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 10 months ago
It's nice that there is good folks like you out their keeping the blues alive. Nice lesson.
FOLKYOU100 10 months ago
@FOLKYOU100 Thank you for your comment. Glad to hear you enjoyed the lesson.
KeniLeeBurgess 10 months ago
shut up for a second so I can hear the guitar... your good but your a shitty teacher
mojofakkman 11 months ago
@mojofakkman Thank you for your comment. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 11 months ago 5
@KeniLeeBurgess ACTUALLY... we really enjoy your teaching style! thanks for making this video! love the musical education too!
erickacorban 10 months ago
@erickacorban Thank you for your comment. I am glad to hear you are enjoying my lessons and finding them informative. Please feel free to write if you have any questions.
KeniLeeBurgess 10 months ago
KeniLee,
I'm a long working "by ear" musician that always wanted to play delta slide.
Then I fell into the ultimate old delta blues guitar just by luck.
A 1930's Kay Craft Venetian. Adjustable neck for regular or slide playing.
Been searching high and low on the net and your lessons seem the best.
Thanks & look for my name on a DVD order soon. Casey O
villabeach 11 months ago
Great vid, this is exactly what I was looking for. I've never really played guitar and I'm starting to learn some old-school delta blues. I think I might go ahead and get some of your stuff on ebay too. What do you think a beginner should get first?
anavarre 11 months ago
@anavarre Thank you for your interest and comment. I would suggest starting with CD 1. It begins a comprehensive course (CD1 - CD 3) that systematically explores the Bottleneck slide style starting with open D tuning. In the lessons, I teach the same techniques and musical theory I use to figure out and arrange songs myself. Addtionally, you can contact me, if any questions arise as you work through the lessons. Enjoy
KeniLeeBurgess 11 months ago
great lesson Sir!
NicholasSpanos 1 year ago
@NicholasSpanos Thank you for your comment. Glad to hear you found the lesson helpful. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
hello....
mosharybobo 1 year ago
@mosharybobo Hello...Happy New year 2011. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
So when you say "CD" do you mean audio lessons? or are they video lessons?
tMattLZ 1 year ago
@tMattLZ Thank you for your interest and question. The instructional CDs are video with audio. They are formatted to play on a PC or Mac. The videos are windows media (.wma) and can also be played using the winamp player that can be downloaded free online. Please visit ebay and search: keni lee
Happy Holidays. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
@KeniLeeBurgess
Tell me you please to god know Rory Gallagher (passed away)? If not do yourself a favour & search his cover of JB Huttos ''Too much alcohol'' on the acoustic RTE tv show. Alot of his acoustic work featured slide & he loved all the old-school blues (delta/mississippi etc).
Hopefully i've introduced you to a new guitarist who i'll eat my hat if you don't find immensely talented
tvrulesnation 1 year ago
@tvrulesnation Thank you for your comment. Yes, certainly I know who Rory Gallagher is, and I agree with you, he was a very talented performer. Have you ever listened to Sam Mitchell? A personal favorite of mine. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
@KeniLeeBurgess
Can't say i have, i'll give him a look though when i finish my study. Glad to hear ye know of Rory, i'm amazed by how underrated he is by my generation in Ireland itself.
Love the video too, gorgeous sound off the guitar
tvrulesnation 1 year ago
@tvrulesnation Thank you for your response. In general, Rural Blues has never gained any real national attention here either. It was brought to the fore front mainly through covers by bands like the Rolling Stones, Led Zepplin, etc. I guess Keb Mo and the PBS series, The Blues more recently attracted more attention to this style. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
im 15 and i started learning to play metal on guitar 'bout a year ago. and thats all i wanted to do was metal and rock. then today i was wandering around the music store and seen a $5 bottle neck slide and i remembered robbie krieger from the doors used one of those so i bought it. this just opened up a whole new world to me. u can bet ill be drowing myself in the blues from now on. maybe ill start a blues metal band. thanks a lot man. this was a great video.
shlongy14 1 year ago
@shlongy14 Thank you for sharing your story. Although I mainly play Blues, you can also hear I'm influenced by folk, country, and even middle eastern music. Additionally, I listen to a wide range of music. My point is, musicians have been blending different syles and creating new sounds for a very long time now. I encourage you to open your ears to a wide variety of styles and musicians. As youth, we identify and express ourselves through music. I was into rock and punk. Happy Holidays
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
You really can use anything as a slide doesn't even need to be anything that can fit on your finger. I use a rusty alan key : )
Metalhead001122 1 year ago
@Metalhead001122 Thank you for your response. Yes, you can also use a closed pocket knife. Although, with a slide on your finger, it is possible to fret notes and play chords. Happy Holidays. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
Good stuff, thanks man!
ookami93527 1 year ago
@ookami93527 Thank you for your comment. Sorry about the delayed reponse. I just returned from a 15 day trip to China. Happy Hoildays. Enjoy, Keni Lee
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
hahaha YES instead of buying a slide thing, i just got a socket from garage! genious!
ilovedamusic1000 1 year ago
@ilovedamusic1000 Thank you for your comment. Yes, keeping with the spirit of the times. Make use of what is at hand. Next, you could try making your own glass slide out of an empty wine bottle. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
Hey, ths is GREAT stuff. I am teaching myself and you have really inspired me to work on my slide technique. Thanks a BUNCH!
JIHURST 1 year ago
@JIHURST Thank you for your comment. Glad to hear you found my video inspirational. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
Very informative little video. Thank you!
pavlovdogs2 1 year ago
@pavlovdogs2 Thank you for your comment. Glad to hear you found it helpful. Please feel free to write if I can be of further assistance. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
man, your really good! im 15, and i usually dont listen to this kinda stuff, but your great! keep up the good work!
hellomynameisaustinw 1 year ago
@hellomynameisaustinw Thank you for your kind words. Actually when I was your age I didn't listen to this kinda stuff either. I was listening to Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, and the Rolling Stones. I became interested this style while I was serving in the USAF down south in Texas. You should check out cigarboxnation. I will send you some information. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
Chocolate on my fingers,Icing on my lips,sugar diabetis,blubber on my hips,I keep the the night light on in the kitchen,so I can go cruise,I got the "Oreo Cream Sandwich ,Chocolate cream sandwich cookie blues ! Dr. say I'm crazy,boy you betta give em up and quick,or you'll be pushing up daisy's,cause man your definetly sick.I couldn't quit if i wanted,no I don't wanna lose,I got the Oreo cream sandwich,Chocolate cream sandwich cookie blues.I hide em in da basement,I keep em in a jar.......L.Mack
demmylowther 1 year ago
@demmylowther Thank you for sharing. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
awesome !
newfreeguitarlesson 1 year ago
@newfreeguitarlesson Thank you for your comment. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
Dig what your doing, but...Your vocals drown out the guitar and can't use me ears to find the sounds when I am not looking at the positioning. Cool stuff tho. I would like to hear w/o vocals if possible to learn the guitar parts. Thanks for the time you put into the video.RB
RunningBearStudios 1 year ago
@RunningBearStudios Thank you for your interest. Sorry about the quality of the guitar / vocal audio mix. Did you notice there is tablature for the song below the video? Click on the down arrows. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
you are my favourite slide player
surferboy14lp 1 year ago
@surferboy14lp Thank you for your interest and taking the time to leave such a nice comment. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
yes you are lonesome
tdsq1 1 year ago
@tdsq1 Thank you for your comment. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
@tdsq1 DOUGNUT!!
Mark2245 1 year ago
@Mark2245 Thank you for your comment. Enjoy
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
Yeah... da man.... it's not in tune..... dont matter... class
this guy is the real deal.... Mint.. loved it....
hixxstar 1 year ago
@hixxstar Thank you for your comment. Ya, you might be right. The way I look at it is, that to be perfect it has to be complete. Imperfection is then a part of perfection. LOL Did you know that john Lennon would purposely place his D string slightly out of tune, so he could recognize the sound of his guitar in a group recording? Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
Wow!, thats actually exactly what I'm looking for..Im not really trying to learn the song so much as find great slide guitar songs, does anything come to mind?
anubis33233 1 year ago
@anubis33233 Thank you for your comment. If I understand your statement correctly, you are not interested in learning to play, but you are interested in listening to more slide guitar songs? Please check out my CD, Good & Evil that is for sale on ebay by searching: keni lee
All the songs are performed in the bottleneck slide style. Enjoy
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
@anubis33233 I recommend you listen to the soundtrack for Trigun (Anime). The song "never could have been worse" is great. That's how I got here (:
dandiaz19934 1 year ago
@dandiaz19934 Thank you for your suggestion. I will check it out. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
ur voice sounds familiar?
101stAirborneSince44 1 year ago
@101stAirborneSince44 Like someone you know personally? Thank you for your comment. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
@KeniLeeBurgess no, like an actor? idk who tho, just sounds familiar, haha
NICE VID!!!!!
btw, thanx 4 being in the USAF
101stAirborneSince44 1 year ago
@101stAirborneSince44 Thank you. I would not recomment the military for everyone. Going to collage and getting a degree should be the first objective. I knew a career in the military would not be for me, but my 4 year tour was very rewarding. Some people say I remind them of the actor, John Turturro. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
how high is your action?
iamelvisman68 1 year ago
@iamelvisman68 Thank you for your question. My action is set the same as a regular guitar. The correct string tension for the slide to ride on is created by a relationship between the string gauge and tuning. For lower than standard tunings like open D and G, I use heavier strings to increase the string tension due to the fact I am tuning down. If you are interested in learning this style, please check out my instructional video CDs for sale on ebay by searching: keni lee
Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
When a guy gives a lesson this good, I have no problem whatsoever if he wants to add a little plug for his stuff at the end. Very cool that he did the lesson first, and the plug last! Wouldn't it be nice if every YouTuber did it that way?!
fenderstratguy 1 year ago
@fenderstratguy Thank you for taking the time to leave your encouraging comment. Please feel free to write if you have any questions. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
i couldn't find anything to use for a slider so i started off with a pen... but you're a GREAT teacher and i just learned SO much about the style of playing. i love it. thanks very much.
Dandyman500 1 year ago
@Dandyman500 Thank you for your interest and comment. Yes, that is the spirit, improvise. Utilize whatever is at hand. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
shit duude
you are sooo Ol' skool!!!
thas epic ^__^
samkhan230891 1 year ago
@samkhan230891 Thank you for your kind words. I appreciate that you took the time to send me some positive encouragement. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
I am very happy to have found your pages. I do believe I will be ordering some of your instructional videos. You have a calm, practical, and informative method. Thanks for your efforts.
DrJBN 1 year ago
@DrJBN Thank you for your interest and comments. Please feel free to write if you have any questions. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
i really love to hear you singing that song! so please!!! make a video where you sing the song!
and great lesson! keep up the good work!!!
stollefelix 1 year ago
@stollefelix Thank you for your comments and encouragement. I am currently finishing up production of CD 5 (How to Play 4 string Cigar Box Guitar) and hope to have it up for sale in a week or two. Posting a complete performance of this song is a great idea. Hopefully I can find some time. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
Guys never put a slide on your middle finger... on the wrong hand. Almost had to get it surgically removed. God dammit.
MileswillDo 1 year ago
@MileswillDo Thank you for sharing. Another tip. Be very careful when testing the size of a bottle opening. Sticking your finger into a bottle causes a vacuum that might make it impossible to get off. It is better to measure a ring that fits correctly and use that to find the correct bottle. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
your a good teacher man...nice and slow
denisstander 1 year ago
@denisstander Thank you for your comment. I try my best to make my instructional videos as clear as possible, so students can make progress. If you enjoyed this lesson, please check out my video CD lessons for sale on ebay by searching: keni lee
Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
what kind of guitar is that?
obitobi100 1 year ago
@obitobi100 Thank you for your question. It was built for me by James Millinchuk. It is a reproduction of the small parlor guitars that were popular during the 1920 / 1930s and produced by companies like Oscar Schmidt (Stella), Regal, and Sears Supertone. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
@bigboyd937 Thank you for your interest and comment. Please check out my instructional video CDs that are available for sale on ebay by searching: keni lee
I think you will discover that the CDs will help you build a solid foundation and provide insight for limitless exploration. Please feel free to write if you have any questions. Enjoy the Summer.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
great video!
dinzakos6 1 year ago
@dinzakos6 Thank you for your comment. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
what are those metals things on your fingers?
yodawgzwazzup 1 year ago
@yodawgzwazzup Thank you for your question. I am wearing two metal fingerpicks (index and middle finger) and a plastic thumb pick. Not only do they increase the volume and tone of the guitar, but they protect my fingers, so I can play more aggressively against the metal strings. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
Cheers for the clear and well-explained lesson!
BuleJugaManusia 1 year ago
@BuleJugaManusia Thank you for your comment and interest. Please feel free to write if you have any questions. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
Thanks KenniLee! Very simple sounding blues with a lot going on in the background. I'm going to have to find you other stuff on YouTube. If it's as good as this I'll buy that DVD.
cyberhippy61 1 year ago
@cyberhippy61 Thank you for your kind words and interest in my music. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
great lesson keni. It is actually quite difficult to get the bass line down with the rest of the tune. Singing on top of that is nearly impossible so thanks a lot for the help!
Any tips to get the bass line to a comfortable feeling? It feels strange strumming the bass strings out of sync with the the high d string. You make it all look so easy.
mrmattysull 1 year ago
@mrmattysull Thank you for your comment. I posted this lesson as an introduction to my video instructional CD series. If you are interested in learning this style, please consider purchasing CD 1. It starts right from the beginning and contain exercises that will help you build confidence with alternating the bass and playing a melody line at the same time. The CDs are very reasonably priced. To view the lesson descriptions, visit ebay and search: keni lee
Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
@matthieunobles497 Thank you for your comment. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
What is the difference between a glass and a metal bottleneck?
St0neTheCrow 1 year ago
@St0neTheCrow A heavy brass slide or a heavy glass slide will produce a good tone. Glass, although brittle, has a harder density than metal and tends to be able to produce a slightly better tone. The thin pyrex slides they sell in the stores or those chrome slides are not very good. I am currently selling a nice cobalt slide or visit my friend Willy on ebay by searching willy's slides for a custom order. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
thank you very much!! it's wonderful finding people like you on Youtube
GodolfredoJefferson 1 year ago
@GodolfredoJefferson Thank you for your interest and comment. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
Could you do a video applying slide blues lead guitar to traditional style folk music? Or would that sound good? Im a folk musician with a great love for the mississippi delta blues.
dandestructobot 1 year ago
Great video Thanks it really helped man!!
NorOnt18 1 year ago
@NorOnt18 My pleasure. I am glad to hear you found my video informative. Please feel free to write if you have any questions. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
Sounds great! Sorry, I can't type any more: I have to tune down few of my strings now.
przemyslawlipiec 1 year ago
@przemyslawlipiec LOL Thank you for your comment. Yes, tune down DADf#ad (low to high) Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
You sing well. Great teacher.
fortthewayne 1 year ago
@fortthewayne Thank you for your comment and encouragement. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
i agree wish you could teach me
kiakon100 1 year ago
@kiakon100 Thank you for your interest and comment. Please check out my instructional video CDs on ebay by searching Keni Lee
Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
I just bought a slide too, and was itching to learn how to really work it. :)
DrEricNewport 1 year ago
@DrEricNewport Thank you for your interest. If you would like to learn more about this style please check out my video instructional CDs. Visit ebay and Search: Keni Lee Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
Great lesson man. I actually just bought a slide today and came along your video. Very insightful.
kennyg03 1 year ago
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hiphopoj 1 year ago
dud you cant sing but play can you..
hiphopoj 1 year ago
@hiphopoj Thank you for your comment. For me, singing is definately a lot more challenging then playing, but that it is what practice and study is all about. Just because you do not have perfect pitch, should not stop you from singing. I am a work in progress. Simply, enjoying every step on the way. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
@KeniLeeBurgess I think you're a good blues singer. I find it difficult to sing AND play (I just can't multi-task). Maybe get singing lessons to fine tune your voice to make sure you don't strain it.
dvdsmlprstylr 1 year ago
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hiphopoj 1 year ago
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hiphopoj 1 year ago
best intro to slide ever!
N3XU551X 1 year ago
Thank you very much for your comment. Please check out my video instructional CDs that are for sale on ebay. Search: Keni Lee
Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
great stuff. Thanks for the instruction
lilbill73 1 year ago
@lilbill73 Thank you for your comment. If you enjoyed this lesson and would like to learn more, please check out my video instructional CDs for sale on ebay. Search: Keni Lee Enjoy.
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royx888 1 year ago
i love it! us big kids with ADD who just space out and start playing before the instructions are done, get to hit pause and replay. and this kenilee gives us the real folk aspects of playing AND the music. Thank you!
peregrinatious 1 year ago
@peregrinatious Thank you for your interest and comment. I am glad you are finding the lesson helpful and enjoyable.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
Excellent teacher, excellent song. Thanks for the vid Mr. B.
branscombesurf 1 year ago
@branscombesurf Thank you for your comments. If you would like to learn more, please check out my instructional video CDs on ebay. Search: Keni Lee
Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
Thank you so much..that was a very expressive tune..what string do you use, and what guage
ParagonX1X 1 year ago
@ParagonX1X Basically any medium gauge (.013 - .056), but on my resonators for lower open tunings like G or D, I use heavier strings (.016 - .056) The treble strings are a little heavier to create the correct string tension for the slide. Thank you for your comment and question. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
do you have any lessons explaining how to solo using open-d tuning in various keys and how it matches up?
Jakesnake978 1 year ago
@Jakesnake978 Thank you for your question. Please check out CD 1 (Open D)
It will help you understand how to use the pentatonic blues scale to play lead lines over basic three chord Blues progressions (D, G, A). Basically if the chords are in E, you play lead in E. It is simply a matter of using moveble scale pattern in different positions to match the key. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
your a legend very good video. really helpfull and well explained
daddy277 1 year ago
@daddy277 Thank you for your comment. I am glad you found my video informative. Please feel free to write if you have questions. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
Grande!!!
wondercore 1 year ago
@wondercore Thank you for your comment. Please feel free to write if you have questions. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
the blues are so awesome.
simple riffs, the lyrics tell a story, and its just great.
it really means something.
nzephier 1 year ago
@nzephier Thank you for your comment. I highly agree. The Blues are raw, essential, utilitarian, down to Earth, easy to digest, angry, sad, happy...empathy.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
yeah blues is the one genre of music that aint about guitar, its about actual emotion, and the heart that went into the song.
tho i do not listen to it often, blues is my fav type of music.
nzephier 1 year ago
@nzephier Thank you for your comment. You make a good point. The ideas expressed through the vocals are very important. The rhythms can be traced back to early African drumming (also a form of communication) but the vocals relate the hardships endured through years of oppression, poor economic conditons and suffering. I have always felt that blues and gospel music frees the soul. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
blues of course means waht it is named after: feelin blue.
but blues as music is the best because it is more soulful.
nzephier 1 year ago