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Category: F.A.Q.

  • Slide Guitar: Frequently Asked Questions

    Below you’ll find answers to common questions about playing slide guitar. Be sure to check out our “Beginner Slide Guitar” course. “Which slide should I use?” There are basically two types of slides: metal and glass. Glass is great for sustain. The heavier the glass the better. You could go the old school route and cut…

  • Do I need to know scales in order to solo?

    You don’t need to know scales to play lead guitar, or for that matter, any instrument. A lot of the old blues players claim that they don’t know any scales or theory whatsoever. All you need is an ear to tell you if the notes sound good. Knowing scales does however, allows you to be…