Slide "s / \" - Guitar Tabs Technique Explained

Slide:

E|--------------
B|--------------
G|------4s7----
D|--------------
A|--------------
E|--------------

Above is an example of a guitar tab using the slide technique. It may be noted as "s" or "/" or "\" The example tell the player to hold the G string at the 4th fret and sound it; then quickly, without muting the sound of the vibrating string, slide the finger to the 7th fret in a continuous gliding motion towards the back of the neck. This changes the note from B to D in a continuous rising fashion.

E|--------------
B|--------------
G|------7s5-----
D|--------------
A|--------------
E|--------------

This second example tell the player to hold the G string at the 7th fret and sound it; then quickly, without muting the sound of the vibrating string, slide the finger to the 5th fret in a continuous gliding motion towards the nut of the guitar neck (forward). This changes the note from D to B in a continuous falling fashion.

The utility of such a method of playing different notes on one string is the continuous nature of the change of the tone. It is a sine qua non of many famous guitar licks from genres ranging from rock, blues and jazz to Indie and classical.

For practice, try playing the scales with sliding between the frets.

Here's Clapton video inculcating the concept:

http://basicmusictheory.blogspot.com/2009/05/slide-s-guitar-tabs-technique-explained.html

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