Allen Hinds / Joseph Alexander
Unlock the Secrets of Modern Blues Slide Guitar... in Standard TuningWant to seamlessly switch between slide and regular playing without retuning? Ready to master modern blues with a unique, versatile approach?Guided by the acclaimed modern blues-fusion guitarist Allen Hinds, Modern Blues Slide Guitar presents a revolutionary way to play expressive, cutting-edge slide guitar in standard tuning, helping you break free from the clichés of the genre.In Modern Blues Slide Guitar, Allen shares his most expressive slide techniques, offering tips, licks, and drills to help you unlock your full potential. You’ll master right-hand muting techniques, blend fretted notes with slides, and learn how to achieve incredible intonation and control.Discover Modern Blues Slide Techniques-Without Switching TuningsYou’ll quickly transform the way you approach slide guitar, whether you’re playing classic blues, rock, funk, or fusion. You’ll master:Dozens of Beautiful Musical Examples - That you can use in your playing immediatelySlide Muting Techniques - Gain pinpoint control over string noise with right-hand muting, keeping your playing clean and precise.Fretted Notes Behind the Slide - Learn to seamlessly blend fretted notes with the slide for a rich, multi-dimensional sound.Angled Slide Techniques - Explore a unique approach to angle the slide across adjacent strings to create unique blues licks.Hybrid Picking and Muting - Combine fingerstyle and picking for precision, clarity, and rhythmically complex grooves.Phrasing with Vocal Expression - Develop a vocal-like, expressive quality in your solos, channelling the iconic sound of Duane Allman while adding a modern twist.Advanced Rhythmic Licks - Learn to cut across grooves with blues-funk influenced slides that bring rhythm to life.Bring Your Playing to Life with Expressive, Versatile Slide GuitarStandard tuning gives you the flexibility to move between conventional playing and slide without switching guitars or tunings. Allen’s method shows you how to master both worlds with ease:Intonation and Pitching Accuracy - Get your notes pitch-perfect every time with targeted exercises.Rhythmic Grooves and Special Effects - Go beyond the traditional, creating rhythmic slide patterns and experimental sounds that add depth and texture to your solos.Blues Curls and Emotional Phrasing - Infuse your playing with bluesy curls, bends, and motifs that captivate any audience.Backing Tracks and Studio-Quality Audio - Practice what you’ve learned with high-quality backing tracks and solo breakdowns.
