Guitar as a Textural Device: Standard Tuning Slide

[@XLBiker13]

You are my favorite kind of artist / guitar player. You do so much with so little. Anything that was unnecessary or could've been thrown in there simply to impress me with technique was thrown away. And when you're a really talented musician, like yourself, that's hard to do. Because you have so much at your disposal and you have decided to dispense with the smoke and mirrors and trust yourself with fewest variables that will still allow you to create these beautiful moments. I'm always so impressed with you and how you choose to create with the guitar.

[@EricHaugenGuitar]

Thanks so much man! That's my whole thing - I'd rather play simple and good, and encourage others to play that way!

[@doblet664]

tfw I could sell my house in mexico and I still wouldn't afford half his rig. Fml

[@aeoteroa818]

just a few well placed and well played notes can get an entire feeling across to the listener. i love the keep it simple approach. after all as musicians our ultimate goal is to inspire feeling. excellent video.

[@victoryzy]

I agree so much. it takes time and nuance to realise the simplest things make the best songs! you approach it with such an artist perspective

[@stephenbrumlow931]

Another one that uses slide to great effect for ambience is David Gilmour. And of course he can also deliver a face melting slide guitar solo when wants to.

[@NeverBeenOnMaury]

Best bends in the business

[@TheOneAndOnlyKurtNobrain]

My favorite guitar tones from him was always when he played slide. Lots of great slide content on the Obscured by Clouds soundtrack/album.

[@BasswipeNC]

My daughter just recently released a song she had written a couple years ago. When she re-recorded it she had some slide put in and it did make a difference, in a good way. (song: Tacoma by How Says)

[@feorwine]

Whoa, I just bought my first slide yesterday! Just in time... Thanks Eric, your videos are awesome!

[@EricHaugenGuitar]

Perfect timing!

[@feorwine]

@@EricHaugenGuitar Now I have to buy the Vox S66, since you look so happy playing it :P

[@MisterJawaman]

Obsessed with early-mid 90s Flaming Lips, Ronald Jones was a great textural slide player. He used an *&%load of effects sometimes, but his sense of using and coloring with his slide playing, plus technique, was rather unique and I myself can't stop listening hahah.

[@davidlander8513]

Is that like soft bulletin era?

[@Sayajin3321]

@@davidlander8513 That's pre soft bulletin, that was like 98.

[@bocabenkolstad]

I've just started learning slide the past few weeks. Interesting that you say the high E is a risky string for slide. Most of my other guitar instructors (books, etc.) say it's the easiest string to use. I have to say (again, just a few weeks into slide), I agree with you more than with those other dudes. No wonder I subscribed to your channel. You challenge conventional wisdom, and you do it from a place of understanding, not of snark. Love your work, Eric.

[@EricHaugenGuitar]

Thanks Ben! I don't claim to be the oracle - any teacher can just say what works for them, so that's what I do! :-)

[@rtxf]

It depends more on string thickness and personal technique. No one is right or wrong you just relate more to one side.

[@bocabenkolstad]

@@rtxf True. I've discovered I have a fairly heavy picking hand (I usually play fingerstyle, but when I strum in my cover band, I have to really dial it back to play the more delicate parts), and I think I have a fairly heavy "slide finger" as well. I'm discovering how much pressure I can apply before I get fret knock with the slide now. The high E string is starting to get less risky as my technique improves.

[@rtxf]

@@bocabenkolstad action is also very important. If your action is very low, congrats, but when playing slide you’ll just be knocking on your frets with the thin strings.

[@soas67]

The true joy when you played over the last loop was incredible to see! That's the same happiness everyone should feel when they play music, and it's awesome that you spread that :)

[@EricHaugenGuitar]

Yes! That's my main thing - put out good vibes and inspire people to play!

[@skuzza405]

a perfect example of this is "untitled" by interpol, god those slides that come in always get me

[@EricHaugenGuitar]

KILLER band!

[@mbz25]

That guitar sounds so nice, I can feel its warmth inside me when it plays.

[@scottkidwellmusic9175]

I have a decent collection of slides in various substances... something I noodle around with, but I've never taken the deep dive. Thanks for the good point of entry on this- much more manageable. 🙏

[@blues61]

Even if you don't choose to play slide in performance, it's a great way to develop your ear and intonation. Very useful skill for soloing; especially bending. Thanks Eric!

[@scandonalbain]

It's been a joy to watch you grow as a teacher and a human through these videos. It shows! Thank you for being my teacher.

[@CommanderNewton]

that A to C# to D progression gave me chills. I am going to steal it

[@EricHaugenGuitar]

Chords progressions can't be copyrighted so go for it duders!

[@CommanderNewton]

@@EricHaugenGuitar

[@macsarcule]

I really like your guitar lessons and use them as well as I can, but your videos are also so good for me mentally. Since my fiancé passed away, your videos are one of the kindest “interactions” I have with another human. You’re so thoughtful towards your viewers, and your reminder at the end to be kind to yourself always hits home very directly as a thing I’ve needed reminding about. Thank you for your videos and know there are some of us who appreciate so much _how_ you do them and _who you are as a person_ as much or sometimes more than the lesson itself.

[@EricHaugenGuitar]

This makes me so happy to hear! I can imagine the cycles of grief/gratitude you're going through - and no one can really understand but yourself! It can be a very isolating thing. More so than teaching guitar specifics, I want people to do ok! With digital hugs, Eric

[@nigelkippax9317]

As ever Eric, a great way to spend 13 mins of a cold and wet afternoon in England!

[@kevmgoodman]

One of the best lessons I’ve ever received. I have always over complicated this and just resigned to the idea that I’d have to have two guitars to play slide. Now I know. Thank you kind sage.

[@DLawrenceMarketing]

Thanks for doing something about slide playing. Simplicity is lovely.

[@terrywitzu7874]

What a coincidence. I just started getting into combining slide w/ chords and riffs again (I don't do open tunings). It's such a dynamic effect from ambience to sloppy garage rock and Psychedlia. It was actually the original Flaming Lips w/ "Ronnie" on slide that really made me want to play guitar (Pre - "Soft Bulletin"). I appreciate this vid very much, and again can't believe your timing. A wonderful coincidence! Thanks Eric! ABR! :)

[@EricHaugenGuitar]

I love it when that happens!

[@terrywitzu7874]

@@EricHaugenGuitar Me too! Mazzy Star was such a reat example, too. I still love that band so much! :)

[@dutchmcfadyen5867]

You are such a great teacher 😁 Such a great personality and approach to communication with the audience, that with your very deep knowledge of music and songs focused around guitar makes for a wonderful experience. You are appreciated greatly!! Pls keep the videos coming my dude! I'm loving it!

[@EricHaugenGuitar]

Awww shucks thanks so much Dutch!

[@PalaceFan]

Simplistic, Beautiful and happy birthday! thanks for the insights. Amazing how a 13 minute update feels like just 2 mins of time because it is so good.

[@EricHaugenGuitar]

Thanks James!

[@mjjames2442]

Thanks Eric, another great video! The algorithm is definitely working. I love seeing your videos pop up in my KZbin. Really great selections you chose here for demonstration!

[@GildedEntries]

Personal note to Hope S: Call this guy, he’s got the mojo and originality/fresh take for the future.

[@EricHaugenGuitar]

Ha! I can dream :-)

[@TomO.3678]

Love that cool minty green Danelectro! 😎 Thanks for showing how to play slide in standard tuning, Eric. And I agree, George Harrison was the best!! 🎶✌🏻

[@thejamnasium6447]

yeah that guitar is most excellent

[@davidlander8513]

I watch your videos whenever KZbin suggests them to me and not only do I always come away with some technical idea I can use I also usually hear some simple but powerful perspective on tastefulness and simplicity. And (possibly owing somewhat to my Philly roots) I always feel a kind of kinship, like, yeah this dude gets it. Thanks for what you do Eric.

[@EricHaugenGuitar]

Yes! The brutal honesty of the Northeast lives in us!

[@78tag]

I think the 2-string slide bar would be great for this. I have been considering it and now you have inspired me. Thanks

[@marth_6126]

Fade Into You. Classic! Great example, love it.

[@Ans12237]

Hey, really digging your videos!! You know what I'd love? A playlist from you with your "finest collection" of guitar songs that sort of influenct you. I really like your style and your always throwing those names around!

[@EricHaugenGuitar]

Good idea! I should make a playlist and a video that talks about it! I'd feel a bit narcissistic to do it but hey folks are curious!

[@Mikeshobbychannel]

Thanks Man. Super chill fun share. Going to dive into your content from here!

[@EricHaugenGuitar]

yay! Welcome to my pleasant vibes corner of the internet :-)

[@lukasplohn7581]

You really got the point of music man! Thanks for your videos!

[@SuperOhdannyboy]

I recently bought used a danoblaster the action an intonation are great. The neck is so flat, I thought what a great guitar for slide. So this is so timely. Very glad I’m subscribed.

[@grosebud4554]

Love this series you are doing. As a huge Blake Mills fan the way he uses his instrument as a textural device is inspiring. The same way you are doing it. So cool

[@EricHaugenGuitar]

Oh yeah Blake is a WIZARD!

[@lesgibbs326]

Happy thanksgiving Eric from Australia thanks for sharing your knowledge and thoughts 😊

[@EricHaugenGuitar]

Thanks Les!!

[@salangella]

Hey mate, I love your teaching style and manner. Thanks heaps!

[@EricHaugenGuitar]

Thanks Stephan!

[@dougaigner3258]

One of the masters of playing slide in regular tuning was Mick Taylor... check out his 'Love In Vain' solo on 'Ladies and Gentlemen, The Rolling Stones'.

[@Ogma3bandcamp]

Fantastic sound, Eric.

[@741246]

I've started using slide lately. With lots of modulated delay/reverb and an eBow you can have great fun. I've got a smaller metal slide and magnets on the lower horn of the guitar to quickly switch in and out..

[@marth_6126]

Ebow + slide + delay is pure heaven.

[@physicalgraffiti18]

something that's always helped me for minor chords when playing slide in standard is to use the dgb strings just like you do, but to imagine an "e minor" shaped bar chord and either use just the g&b strings or using dgb to get the m7 as well. i think it can often sound nice to have the m3 (and even m7) in there instead of the more power-chordy way you approach it here, and it's definitely nice to have the option for both!

[@richardlynch5632]

Been using my e-bow with slide for textures...cool tones😉😎👍 Fun stuff😎 😎👍❤🖖 Love Brother

[@EricHaugenGuitar]

ooooh I gotta get an ebow again! Nifty lil tools!

[@LSDis4me]

Great point that just having a slide bit is enough in a song. My favorite Spiritualized song, Shine a Light, is minimal like that.

[@EricHaugenGuitar]

Oh yeah ya know I dig Spiritualized :-)

[@anthonymorales842]

One of my favorite for textural use is Greg Camp. His stuff in Astro Lounge is incredible

[@robertclark4509]

Eric the algorithm found me LOL and I am so glad. Love the lesson. Thank you dude-er

[@EricHaugenGuitar]

Praise be to the almighty A.I.! Welcome my duders

[@ethelwulfmountbattenderoth2286]

Very cool. I'm gonna work at this.

[@perfumetherapie]

I’m a new subber, great video, thanks for this! 🙏🙏

[@EricHaugenGuitar]

Yay! Welcome Christina!

[@donyoung7874]

Great stuff as always!

[@timhenderson5121]

You are speaking to me brother!

[@essboo]

Oh man, I have a DC 3…I never thought of using it for slide. That is a GREAT idea, actually

[@JamesMc2]

Love your lessons man! ….a way I like to look at minor chords in standard is using the top 3 strings to get that minor 3rd… hmm 3 strings, 3 notes, 3rd interval.. The magic of 3 strikes again….

[@tonyfdesign]

These are so great! Thank you!

[@Jason.Brayshaw]

Sounds like Daniel Lanois. Beautiful.

[@EricHaugenGuitar]

Totally what I was going for! Thanks Jason! One of these days I'm gonna make a vid called "Play Like a Producer."

[@Diauvi]

Simple, hermoso, educativo e inspirador. Simple, educational, beautiful, and inspiring. Thanks!

[@brucejackson1329]

Thanks for confirming what I suspected- thanks

[@itsallaroundyou7085]

Nice you rock the stringjoys! Dude they are amazing. I'm obsessed with the Broadway's and I don't even play electric. I love the round core pure nickel. I'm all about pre war country and blues and those strings are just where it's at. I was trying to get in board with them to promote them after I put my first album out like Ariel and Joey landreth do. But I'm not famous and they weren't having it😂 Great videos man. Thanks a lot🙏

[@davidwarren5785]

Most of the time I watch your videos and conclude this lesson made sense to me, I know how I'd like to apply it, and I can use this right now with something. I never dislike a video, but in extremely rare cases, I feel like what you taught is not something I understand or need at the moment. Somewhere in between those two responses in terms of frequency, closer to the former, is a third reaction: This is exactly what I needed right this second for something very important that I'm doing today. This video was that very scenario as I was listening to rehearsal versions of a song I will begin recording next week for my first ever album. There's a short bridge at the end that needed something else to add a bit of oomph. There's a strumming acoustic guitar and tremolo dripping telecaster playing chords and arpeggios already. This section has just 3 chords that I can play slide over for that little something extra it needs. Thank you so much, Eric!

[@EricHaugenGuitar]

BOOM problem solved!!! Yay! I gotta make a video called: "Play Like a Producer" - that's kinda the thing I hint at with so many of my vids :-)

[@anonymousforensic]

If there are any other women or folks with small fingers looking for a slide that won’t lock up your whole pinky, Rock Slides in Spokane, WA makes very small slides in glass and brass. Alternatively, slice a bit of your dish sponge off and fit it into the slide with your finger to get a tight fit so it doesn’t slide past your knuckle.

[@ronway6222]

You’re such a talented player and teacher, Eric. Thanks for inspiring me to pick up the slide.

[@EricHaugenGuitar]

That's what I love to hear - providing inspiration! Yay!

[@Gen-ho4rh]

Why doesn’t ERIC have millions of subscribers? His content and delivery is so spot on, genuine and gives you what you need to know to then apply yourself to and get flashy with it. Comparing to other guitar teaching channels that somehow get subscribing numbers way up there, I just don’t get it??!!$%$@* We’ve got to do what we can to get Eric Haugen up there (if he promises not to change with the fame of course). Time to tell your nans/(grandmas y’all) to pick up guitar and subscribe to EH! SPREAD THE WORD, DON”T JUST KEEP ERIC TO YOURSELF. (Genuine subscriber, unaffiliated etc)

[@EricHaugenGuitar]

Thanks so much man! I really don't worry too much about the numbers because as they say "...comparison is the thief of joy..." And really having 100,000+ subscribers is CRAZY COOL ALREADY! Thank you for being one of them!

[@kluukurk]

Did you use the volume pedal in this video when playing with the slide? Because it sounds very good, like a volume swell

[@EricHaugenGuitar]

Yeah! Not with every note, but definitely sometimes.

[@richardwellend3806]

That turquoise guitar is beautiful

[@BigIronTexas]

Ninja edit - nv, just read the video description. New to the channel and was wondering about your Danelectro there. Is that a Stock 59 model? If you, or anyone who reads this comment, could confirm I’d appreciate it. Thanks.

[@EricHaugenGuitar]

Yeah! Totally stock!

[@0512matt]

Thank you, keep doing it! :)

[@jedschleisner8960]

Cool guitar! I love my dano!

[@EricHaugenGuitar]

Yeah! I should make a vid just about them - they're very misunderstood guitars!

[@Coglucence]

Superb

[@gab_ale]

Happy Thanksgivings. Slide reminds me of G&R.

[@EricHaugenGuitar]

I'm still FULL!

[@gab_ale]

@@EricHaugenGuitar I gained like 5 pounds. Soooo worth it.

[@joshnova9163]

Set up may be cheap - but the insights are pure gold!

[@iroha_chan7493]

such a great video and playing, really love bright eyes and they have a lot of slide in their songs, really would like to add similar sounds into my songs :)

[@EricHaugenGuitar]

He's such a great writer!

[@jalen8r]

really appreciate the mazzy star i havent heard them since i was a kid

[@EricHaugenGuitar]

Oh yeah my channel is full of 70s, 80s, and 90s references! I dig the new stuff too, but there's SO MUCH of it to listen to!

[@thejamnasium6447]

you rule

[@tonym7051]

The slide in Fade Into You by Mazzy Star

[@EricHaugenGuitar]

E P I C

[@aristidesvillegas7167]

Hi Eric I loved this episode. Can you please explain a little deeper the right hand technique? I noticed you did not use pick. Only fingers but i noticed your hand in a different angle. Any advice? Thanks bro

[@EricHaugenGuitar]

I'm gonna have to do a series on right hand finger technique! It's actually such a hard thing to talk about because the dang camera angle! Mainly, I use thumb for the wound strings, and index for the skinny ones - that's how George Harrison did it (mostly).

[@aristidesvillegas7167]

@@EricHaugenGuitar thanks my friend! I will be waiting for the second video 🙂🙂

[@Rodrigo-ev7tx]

Comment for the algorithm.

[@EricHaugenGuitar]

Every action helps! Thank man!

[@singnstrumin6578]

Eric excellent, honest and engaging lesson. Thank you!! keep them coming.

[@EricHaugenGuitar]

Thanks man! I really to try to keep it real!

[@toby8261]

That intro: ~~ Sitting in my bunker, here behind my wall ~~

[@countrybadsaladman1773]

Never made it to play a bar chord like you did, with the ring finger pushing down 3-4 strings at once. Guess that´s part of as to why I usually had a hard time, whenever trying to get into slide playing.

[@EricHaugenGuitar]

In your defense, I don't like those A-shaped barre chords either! They are NEVER comfortable

[@4stringkingstf]

Wise words and sage advice. Much appreciated.

[@thebigcountry8518]

I gave this a try with a piece of 3/4" PVC pipe. Not bad ! The bloody garbage disposal leaks now, but who cares about that ? It's all about texture and soggy lettuce✌😎 George Harrison ~ and I approve this message !

[@dsoltau16]

Are you using a volume pedal to swell? Do you use a compressor

[@atomcat9000]

Can you also use a similar idea to your triad video for playing slide on the top two strings?

[@EricHaugenGuitar]

Noted! I did this one a while back: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGS6qn2DZ5uhZ6c

[@jasonmcgary]

How is the ditto looper?I just bought the boss rc 20xl and have not yet mastered a clean loop

[@EricHaugenGuitar]

I actually having problems with it randomly cutting volume of my entire chain hrmmm I think I'm gonna send it back!

[@Sokko13]

100X 👍

[@Sokko13]

Showed this video to my son, we’re going to dig out my old slide and give it a go! I quit playing out a few years ago but your videos really bring back the joy and discovery that I used to have for guitar.

[@Sokko13]

Thank you! 🙏🏻

[@Ashlynn3333]

Liked and commented

[@EricHaugenGuitar]

Thank you! It all helps!

[@seaoftranquility7228]

Imagine ‘how soon is now’ without the slide.

[@IamtheI]

that second note on the slide should be g# if you want to emulate the record... nice job partner!!!!!!!!!!!! :-)

[@IamtheI]

on fade into you i am talking about

[@EricHaugenGuitar]

Aha! You're right!

[@isaacdroesch1342]

What was the George harrison song he played

[@EricHaugenGuitar]

"Handle With Care" from The Traveling Wilburys - killer supergroup!

[@tonyhudson8235]

I love slide I love minty green freshness What more do I need?

[@N0Camping4U]

So Portland

[@ronnydittrich2181]

Is this a guitar?

[@Mike-rw2nh]

Eric, if ever you go down the route of passive income from online courses budgeted $50-200, then expect my custom. As for subject matter? Your house, your rules. All the best, good sir.

[@EricHaugenGuitar]

There will indeed be a truefire.com course droppin in Jan!

[@Mike-rw2nh]

Excellent! Do make sure you plug it. I will need a reminder.

[@elgatofritz4730]

albatross vibess

[@EricHaugenGuitar]

KILLER track!

[@prtauvers]

…but I MUST buy more things…

[@vltjd]

What about turkey pizza?

[@TheMidnightModder]

*Worship bands would like to know your location*

[@drchamp1902]

What’s up with the hat, you are too good to try fit into the hat crowd

[@tonyevans9999]

Well if it was good enough for Rory Gallagher and Tommy Bolin....

[@RickyBlackwell_X]

Сын Лебедева и Варламова неплохо так устроился

[@meatyard8066]

This is by far the worst the slider by T. rex tutorial I have ever seen, thanks for making me better at slide tho

[@EricHaugenGuitar]

hahahaha at first I thought I was getting trolled because I do indeed have a mediocre "The Slider" tutorial buried on my channel :-)

[@thingy2780]

funny thought: try to imagine a rap music fan trying to appreciate this LOL

[@matejkore]

I always feel so sorry for people wearing hats inside, they are so poor they cannot afford heating :(