How To Play Slide Guitar Intro To 1930 Bottleneck Blues Style
Saturday, January 17, 2009 22:29Lonesome Atlanta Blues by Bobby Grant
12I’m 10so 7lone7some, 7I’m 5so 3lone0some,
7hear 5me 3cryin’ 0, 7Ba7by 5I 0ain’t 3lyin’ 0
12I’m 10so 7lone7some, 0I 7got 7that 5lone0some 3Atlanta 0 Blues 0.
Little lick 4th string 3…3…3-2…0…first string 12
0I’m 0so 10sad 10and 7lone7some, 5Ma 4ma 5don’t 6know 7what 3to 0do.
Repeat little lick…
note: all notes first string with bottleneck, except little lick played on fourth string.
Open D Tuning strings 6 to 1 DADf#ad
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***VIDEO LESSON SERIES 1 VESTAPOL TUNING OPEN D and E
CIGAR BOX GUITAR LESSONS INCLUDED
CD PLAYS ON YOUR COMPUTER & CONTAINS SHEET MUSIC FILE
BOTTLENECK SLIDE GUITAR is based on an early one string folk instrument called the Diddley-Bow, and the traditional playing style of Hawaiian Guitar. The early Blues Masters of the 1920s and 30s, would place a bottleneck from a wine bottle, or a short piece of metal pipe on their finger. Using this as a slide, they could move up and down along the strings of a guitar imitating singing or the cries and moans of the human voice. This style uses an early method of tuning the guitar called open tuning, that is also used to play banjo. The guitar is tuned to a D or E chord, that actually makes it easier to learn music theory. The course starts with learning to play single note melody lines on one string. Next, by adding a second note harmony is created. Then a third note creates chords. The final song is embellished by adding strumming techniques and bottleneck slide.
THIS CD WILL NOT ONLY TEACH YOU HOW TO PLAY BOTTLENECK GUITAR, BUT HOW TO CREATE AND ARRANGE SONGS.
The Blues songs presented on this cd are in the style of Robert Johnson, Mississippi Fred McDowell, Tommy Johnson, Big Bill Broonzy, Howlin’ Wolf, and Muddy Waters .Traditional Country Gospel songs are also taught because they were a major influence in the development of the Blues.
Plays on your PC or MAC (software that supports Windows media required). Video in .WMA format. Use Windows media player, Winamp (free download online), etc. Almost 2 hours long.
***VIDEO LESSON SERIES 2 SPANISH TUNING OPEN G and A
The Blues songs presented on this CD are intended to help the student explore the fingerboard of a Spanish tuned (Open G) guitar. Spanish Fandango, a turn of the century parlor guitar piece is taught to improve right hand picking technique. A detailed study of a typical 12 bar Blues progression offers endless possibilities for creativity. Two classic Mississippi Delta Blues songs, Walking Blues and Rollin’ and Tumblin’ are also presented for further study.
BOTTLENECK SLIDE GUITAR is based on an early one string folk instrument called the Diddley-Bow, and the traditional playing style of Hawaiian Guitar. The early Blues Masters of the 1920s and 30s, would place a bottleneck from a wine bottle, or a short piece of metal pipe on their finger. Using this as a slide, they could move up and down along the strings of a guitar imitating singing or the cries and moans of the human voice. This style uses an early method of tuning the guitar called open tuning, that is also used to play banjo. The guitar is tuned to a G or A chord, that actually makes it easier to learn music theory. The course starts (Series One) with learning to play single note melody lines on one string. Next, by adding a second note harmony is created. Then a third note creates chords. The final song is embellished by adding strumming techniques and bottleneck slide.
Plays on your PC or MAC (requires a DVD drive). Video is in .AVI format. Includes printable tablature music file. Over 2 hours long.
***GOOD & EVIL
Here it is…my 1st Music CD…Good & Evil. Professionally produced and recorded at Supreme Sound Studio. 14 Blues Tunes. After working with 20 musicians for a period of 3 years, I am finally able to make this CD available to my friends and students. Most of the tunes are played on vintage Resonator Guitars using the Bottleneck Blues Slide Method. In addition, you will hear the following instruments: Turn of the century Parlor guitar, Steel string guitars, Upright and Electric Bass, Cigar Box guitar, Banjo, Drums, African Drum Circle, Washboard, Train Rail & Hammer, Harmonica, Violin, Mandolin, Saxophone, Flute, Piano, Tap Dancing, and Hand Bells. Also, you will hear these song sung not only by myself, but by 3 beautiful and talented female vocalists.
1. Mean Old World Blues
2. Kind Hearted Papa
3. Can’t Be Satisfied
4. You’re Gonna Need Somebody On Your Bond
5. Baby, Please Don’t Go
6. Mississippi Blues
7. Moon Going Down
8. Contemporary Blues
9. When the Levee Breaks
10. Summertime
11. Rollin’ And Tumblin’
12. Stop Breakin’ Down
13. Electricity
14. Come Back Baby
KeniLeeBurgess says:
January 17th, 2009 at 10:29 pm
Thank you. I agree. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess says:
January 17th, 2009 at 10:29 pm
Thank you. I’m glad you found this instructional video helpful. Enjoy.
achin888 says:
January 17th, 2009 at 10:29 pm
mm mm mm. gotta love them blues
radiocabeza43 says:
January 17th, 2009 at 10:29 pm
thanks a lot I just got my bottleneck today (bronze actually) and got this down in no time
KeniLeeBurgess says:
January 17th, 2009 at 10:29 pm
Thank you. lol. Kind of like watching a cooking show, if you don’t cook. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess says:
January 17th, 2009 at 10:29 pm
Thank you for your kind words. I’m glad you have found my instructional videos helpful. Enjoy.
Thebutler2125 says:
January 17th, 2009 at 10:29 pm
I don’t even play slide and I love watching your vids.
sicemonachicken says:
January 17th, 2009 at 10:29 pm
thank you sir..im 19 grew up playin country music and bluegrass, i play pedal steel guitar, dobro and upright bass, my brother plays fiddle..i caint have fun playin those instruments unless, i got a band with me, but the blues like what u play, i dont need a band…But you are a GREAT teacher sir thank you!
KeniLeeBurgess says:
January 17th, 2009 at 10:29 pm
Thank you. Please consider purchasing my Series 1 instructional CD. It is available for sale on ebay. Search, Keni Lee It contains a step by step approach to playing Bottleneck style guitar. The exercises it teaches will help you build a strong foundation. Happy New Year. Cheers!
doobiesz says:
January 17th, 2009 at 10:29 pm
Your lessons have been a great help to me, and I thank you for your well done lessons.
One question, if a may –
Do you have any methods or recommendations as to better your bass thumb? I’m having a rather difficult time playing a melody along with just an open note as the bass. I find myself thinking too much about keeping time and it all gets messed up from there. Any tips would be much appreciated! In the meantime I will keep practicing…. = )
KeniLeeBurgess says:
January 17th, 2009 at 10:29 pm
Thank you. I’m glad the lesson was helpful. Happy New Year!
dwntwncoolsville says:
January 17th, 2009 at 10:29 pm
Thank you so much, This has been a great help!
KeniLeeBurgess says:
January 17th, 2009 at 10:29 pm
Thank you for your comment and encouragement. Happy Holidays! Enjoy.
Epiphonefan says:
January 17th, 2009 at 10:29 pm
He got nothing on that! Respect:D
Great lesson!
KeniLeeBurgess says:
January 17th, 2009 at 10:29 pm
Yes, Open D. Thank you for your comment. Happy Holidays! Enjoy.
hash31 says:
January 17th, 2009 at 10:29 pm
Open D……D-A-D-F#-A-D
KeniLeeBurgess says:
January 17th, 2009 at 10:29 pm
You can use any finger you like. I believe Bonnie Raitt uses her middle finger, but she is playing lead guitar, being backed by a band. It is usually easier to use your pinky or ring finger, so you can play chords and finger individual or double notes with your left hand fingers. Please consider purchasing my Series 1 instructional video CD on ebay. Search Keni Lee. If you are interested in learning this style, it will give you a solid foundation and open up many possiblities. Happy Holidays!
stratguy123456 says:
January 17th, 2009 at 10:29 pm
Thanks that tuneing it helps alot, but I was wondering is it o.k to play slide with your middle finger. thanks
KeniLeeBurgess says:
January 17th, 2009 at 10:29 pm
Thank you for your question. The important thing about the slide length is that it is long enough to cover all six strings. Some players like Fred McDowell use very short stubby slides. He actually made his out of a beef bone like a ring. Not that I do it all that often, but I like the ability to be able to bar across all six strings to play chords. Happy Holidays! Enjoy.
Linchpin333 says:
January 17th, 2009 at 10:29 pm
Keni, when using a slide, is it important that the pinky sticks out a little bit from the top of the slide like yours does? I have short fingers so when I put a slide on my pinky, my pinky doesn’t stick out at all. do I have to cut the slide down or something?
KeniLeeBurgess says:
January 17th, 2009 at 10:29 pm
Thank you for your comment. I am writing because I’m assuming you are a minor online without supervision. Maybe you should consider using your time more constructively. Possibly making a youtube page about your interest. I see your page is blank. As far as my singing, I am a student too. Learning and improving everyday. You should try to comment to be helpful and constructive to people. Life is too short to waste your time. Take care and Happy Holidays.
EvieW71 says:
January 17th, 2009 at 10:29 pm
u cant sing
LTmattYT says:
January 17th, 2009 at 10:29 pm
you don’t
AirHendrix91 says:
January 17th, 2009 at 10:29 pm
Thanks man! I’ll definitely bring it to my local music shop to get a strap! hehe
KeniLeeBurgess says:
January 17th, 2009 at 10:29 pm
On most acoustic guitars, there is a button on the bottom of the body. That serves as one strap button. They call this an end pin. The other one is a button and screw that gets installed into the back of the neck at the heel. That is where the body and neck meet. I would suggest having a professional install it. You don’t want to accidentally crack the neck. Then holes in the ends of the strap, attach like fastening a button on a coat. Happy Holidays! Enjoy.