When people talk about playing slide, the conversation often progresses on to open tunings, heavier strings, and a high action. It’s true that these can make things easier and, in some cases such as ...

There are far too many blues innovators to mention them all but listen to Delta pioneers Charley Patton, Son House and Robert Johnson to appreciate the roots of the genre. Billy Gibbons on the tip ...

A classic Chicago blues-style shuffle. Use your first finger on the 2nd fret and add your third or fourth finger on the higher notes. Muddy Waters’ riffs were often played around the open E shape but ...

What’s included with this deal This bundle includes courses on fundamental techniques, soloing, improvisation, jazz, blues, bluegrass, Christmas songs and more. Designed for electric, acoustic or ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Rich Polk/Billboard via Getty Images; Erica Echenberg/Redferns Last month, we started ...

Each week, we look at the tools behind the tunes. Today, it's a simple glass tube that conjures the sound of the Mississippi delta in all its shimmering glory What is it? A style of playing that ...

Growing up in New York, Marc Stone was struck by the sound of the slide guitar at a young age. His uncle gave him a Muddy Waters album. His mother and stepfather were big fans of the Allman Brothers' ...