Dougs4
Verified buyer
04/27/26
Blues Slide Guitar
Very good course, easy to follow. Eric is a great communicator
Blues Slide Guitar (JamPlay)
Master the Soulful Sound of Blues Slide Playing
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Eric Madis
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About this course
Slide guitar and the blues go hand in hand—and few things sound as expressive or emotionally raw. In this in-depth course, renowned bluesman Eric Madis guides you through the full landscape of slide guitar within the blues tradition, from Delta to electric styles, from vintage icons to modern influences.
You’ll explore essential slide techniques, open tunings, phrasing ideas, and legendary licks inspired by the greats like Son House, Elmore James, Tampa Red, Duane Allman, and more. Eric shows you how to add that vocal, singing quality to your guitar playing and teaches you how to craft your own solos with nuance, dynamics, and soulful storytelling.
Whether you're just getting started with slide or looking to deepen your blues vocabulary, this course is your complete guide to unlocking one of the most iconic sounds in American music.
You’ll explore essential slide techniques, open tunings, phrasing ideas, and legendary licks inspired by the greats like Son House, Elmore James, Tampa Red, Duane Allman, and more. Eric shows you how to add that vocal, singing quality to your guitar playing and teaches you how to craft your own solos with nuance, dynamics, and soulful storytelling.
Whether you're just getting started with slide or looking to deepen your blues vocabulary, this course is your complete guide to unlocking one of the most iconic sounds in American music.
What you'll learn
- Execute the traditional walking blues lick with proper slide technique
- Play a complete Walking Blues arrangement in open A tuning
- Coordinate string muting with slide playing for rhythmic control
- Understand how to structure a 12-bar blues with slide guitar
- Develop ability to personalize traditional blues themes
Release date: 05/10/2011 • 4h 49m runtime
Sample lessons
Four Blues Slide Licks
Introduction and Charlie Patton Lick
The Walking Blues
Lesson Introduction
What's included
64 lessons • 25 charts
Introduction to Blues Slide
Eric Madis delves into the world of slide guitar and discusses how it can be used within the blues universe.
Introduction to Blues Slide
Eric Madis delves into the world of slide guitar and discusses how it can be used within the blues universe.
Introduction to Blues Slide
Eric Madis delves into the world of slide guitar and discusses how it can be used within the blues universe.
Introduction to Blues Slide
Eric Madis delves into the world of slide guitar and discusses how it can be used within the blues universe.
Introduction to Blues Slide
Eric Madis delves into the world of slide guitar and discusses how it can be used within the blues universe.
Common Slide Licks
Eric Madis teaches two crucial slide guitar licks.
Common Slide Licks
Eric Madis teaches two crucial slide guitar licks.
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Osokin
Verified buyer
11/15/24
Slide With Eric!
This is an excellent course of lessons on how to play slide guitar in the style of the blues greats, with lots of examples.
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