In this lesson we focus on a few key licks in the song. I talk about different slide techniques that you can use to improve your slide playing. Make sure you take the time to learn the different positions or notes that sound good.
Listen closely then trust your ear.
Have fun.
Corey
Topics and/or subjects covered in this lesson:
Open E Tuning
Corey Harris
Blind Willie Johnson
Slide Guitar
Open E Tuning
Dark Was The Nigh Cold Was The Ground
Print Chords & Tab
Loop 0:48 Open E Tuning (E B E G# B E)
Loop 1:00 Slide Dynamics and Vibrato
Loop 5:12 Hammer Ons
Loop 6:15 First Riff from Dark Was The Night, Cold Was The Ground
Loop 6:57 Knowing Your Positions and What Notes Sound Good
Loop 8:31 Two Note Lick
Loop 9:14 Thumb Rolls to Begin a Phrase
Loop 10:20 Closing Thoughts
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thanks Corey for your answer. your bottleneck seems to be closed at the top, i think it's really practical, but i don't find any like yours.
otherwise, i'm new on this site. thanks for sharing your work that i admiring, for your teaching method. and sorry for my english :)
stephane y'a aucune problem...ton anglais est tres bon...yes the bottleneck is rounded at the top...not quite closed...there is a small hole at the top...for air I guess. You can make your own...find brass pipes from an old demolished house and find someone who can cut it for you. A machine shop might be able to even change the shape so that it is round at the top. Otherwise, Tom has a very good suggestion....thanks for your comment.
regarding Stephane's question.....I find a couple of bottles I like from the recycleing center and saw the necks off until one "speaks" to me. Might try a tile cutter or take it down to your friendly glass blowing studio like I did and burrow their saw. A fun, cheap project.
great advice Tom thanks for sharing
hello Corey,
what sort of bottleneck do you use ?
I wish I could tell you where I buy this one or the brand name but I don't remember. I prefer a thick glass slide if I am playing a normal wood body guitar. If I am playing a reonator such as a National then I prefer a heavy, short brass slide.