Progressive Slide Guitar Technique - Book/CD

Progressive Slide Guitar is a complete step-by-step guide for learning slide guitar techniques on both acoustic and electric guitar. Designed for players of all ages, this easy-to-follow method book teaches the essential skills needed to start playing slide guitar with confidence.

The lessons progress gradually, covering everything from guitar setup and open tunings to core slide techniques and beginner-friendly solos. The included CD contains audio demonstrations and backing tracks so students can hear examples played professionally and practice along.

A basic understanding of guitar playing and reading music is recommended.

What You’ll Learn

• How to play slide guitar on acoustic and electric guitars
• How to set up a guitar for slide playing
• Different slide types and suitable guitars for slide technique
• How to tune using open tunings
• Left and right hand slide guitar techniques including:
  • Damping
  • Sliding
  • Vibrato
  • Hammer-ons
  • Pull-offs
  • Fingerstyle techniques
• Slide guitar scales and soloing concepts
• Beginner guitar tab reading and practical music theory
• Essential slide guitar tips and performance techniques

Features

• Step-by-step lessons by a professional slide guitar teacher
• Easy-to-read music notation and beginner guitar tabs
• Beginner-friendly chord diagrams and exercises
• Full colour photos and instructional diagrams
• Includes CD with audio examples and backing tracks
• Over 50 exercises, licks, solos, and beginner songs

Styles Covered

Benefits

• Structured learning: Easy lesson progression for beginners
• Interactive practice: Play along with included audio tracks
• Comprehensive method: Covers technique, theory, and performance
• Versatile learning: Suitable for multiple guitar styles and tunings

Perfect For

• Beginner slide guitar players
• Acoustic and electric guitarists
• Self-guided learners
• Guitar students exploring blues, rock, and country slide styles