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 ...

In American music, slide guitar (also known as bottleneck guitar) is a technique employed primarily by blues guitarists. It involves the use of a smooth cylinder that can fit over a player's finger, ...

We take our lead from the man who brought blues slide to the mainstream When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. ACOUSTIC EXPO 2013: With ...

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 ...