Slide Guitar

[Triple-o]

Anyone just learning slide guitar?
    Today was my first day. I picked up 3 slides, books and DVDs awhile back, but, I just never made the time. Deep down, I thought it would be to difficult. Now, I think I am ready to get serious. I even have a dedicated  guitar. Today  I played around with open G, open E, drop D and standard tuning and worked on muting strings I am still not sure which finger I will end up using for the slide, but I am guessing  there’s really only three choices.Bonnie Raitt uses her second, Duane Allman used his ring, but most Like Rick Vito seem to favor their pinky.

This is something I have wanted to try since seeing Bonnie Raitt play a few years ago.
 
 

[Texaspackerfan]

11 hours ago, Triple-o said:

Anyone just learning slide guitar?
    Today was my first day. I picked up 3 slides, books and DVDs awhile back, but, I just never made the time. Deep down, I thought it would be to difficult. Now, I think I am ready to get serious. I even have a dedicated  guitar. Today  I played around with open G, open E, drop D and standard tuning and worked on muting strings I am still not sure which finger I will end up using for the slide, but I am guessing  there’s really only three choices.Bonnie Raitt uses her second, Duane Allman used his ring, but most Like Rick Vito seem to favor their pinky.

This is something I have wanted to try since seeing Bonnie Raitt play a few years ago.
 
 

Hey @Triple-o

I use my pinky finger it lets me free up my other fingers to still make chords. I would try what feels more comfortable for you.

good luck

Danny

[Triple-o]

9 hours ago, Texaspackerfan said:

Hey @Triple-o

I use my pinky finger it lets me free up my other fingers to still make chords. I would try what feels more comfortable for you.

good luck

Danny

Thanks, I have 3 slides of different design that fit my second, ring and pinky fingers.That should help me decide on which finger and what type of slide.