The Downward Slide Technique

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Instructor: Sean Conklin Level: Beginner Topic: Technique Style: Any Style

Excerpt: In this tutorial, we're going to explore a cool sliding technique that can add some spice to your playing. This "downward slide" basically involves your finger quickly sliding from a higher point on a string to the desired note. The slide in itself is a very quick, swift motion. For starters, pick any random note on the fretboard. Play it a couple times by ...

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Instructor: Sean Conklin Level: Intermediate Topic: Technique Style: Rock

Excerpt: In this lesson, we're experimenting with a riff that has a bit of an Eastern feel. Watch the video closely to get a good idea of the slides and timing. Practice it slowly, then when you're ready, jump on over to the next lesson to try it with the backing track.

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Instructor: Sean Conklin Level: Intermediate Topic: Technique Style: Rock

Excerpt: Okay, have fun with the backing track! You'll hear some guitars in there to help you with the melody. If you ever make a recording of yourself playing along, be sure to post it in the forums! When you're ready, head on over to the next lesson where we'll get a bit more melodic.

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Instructor: Sean Conklin Level: Intermediate Topic: Technique Style: Rock

Excerpt: John Petrucci is pretty much the one who got me into this simple and fun sliding technique. I remember hearing some of his solos and really liking how the slides gave so much feeling to his playing. In this lesson, we'll focus on incorporating the downward sliding technique into a more melodic passage. Have fun with it! When you finish this lesson, go make...

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