How I Learned Slide Guitar

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  • čas přidán 5. 07. 2024
  • The first of many longer-form videos from me! I should note that despite having the word "learned" in the past tense in the title, the learning never stops and I'll always strive to improve myself as a slide guitarist and a musician as a whole. Also sorry about the voiceover audio, made a rookie mistake in editing and had to use my phone camera's audio.
    Also also the Statesboro Blues clip is in Open E, the caption somehow didn’t make it into the final video
    Timestamps:
    00:00 - Intro
    00:12 - Funky Slidin’
    00:36 - Overview
    01:24 - Beginnings
    04:57 - Digging into Derek
    08:25 - Berklee, Tronzo, and Finding my Voice
    13:24 - Outro
    Check out my socials where I post slide and non-slide videos alike! (But mostly slide)
    Instagram: / dylanadamsguitar
    TikTok: / dylanadamsguitar
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Komentáře • 277

  • @dylanadamsguitar
    @dylanadamsguitar  Před rokem +66

    Hey just a heads up everyone, if an account who looks like me replies to your comment about winning a prize, it’s not me. I’ve reported it, don’t fall for spam!

    • @brianjhutto
      @brianjhutto Před rokem +1

      Hey Dylan- what's the Les Paul?

    • @anthonyjohn3445
      @anthonyjohn3445 Před rokem

      I literally came here to mention that, happened to me but was an obvious scam. These f***** people, for f**** sake

    • @dylanadamsguitar
      @dylanadamsguitar  Před rokem +5

      @@brianjhutto it’s a custom shop R8 Aged in a limited “sweet cherry” color!

    • @kentbeery4941
      @kentbeery4941 Před rokem +1

      Oh man ! So im not really getting a Free Guitar !? 😁🤟

    • @Tom-in8jz
      @Tom-in8jz Před rokem

      That's what I thought! Thanks, Dylan, you rock .....

  • @Rickscrux
    @Rickscrux Před rokem +19

    Starting my slide journey at 63. Thanks for inspiring me. Duane Allman and Brothers all time best.

    • @thelyonking9386
      @thelyonking9386 Před 9 měsíci +2

      Funny, fellow 63er here starting slide myself. Ears and eyes blown away!

  • @wadecooler7496
    @wadecooler7496 Před 8 měsíci +2

    You're probably one of the best slide players I've ever heard

  • @Dan0948
    @Dan0948 Před rokem +1

    Dylan Adams, you and I have been down the same path to learning our craft. I met Derek Trucks when he was 19 years old, that was completely inspired by his work.
    And we were all inspired by Duane Allman.
    I saw Muddy Waters play slide guitar 1971, and I wanted to learn how to do it.
    Thanks for the smile on my face

  • @GitShiddy
    @GitShiddy Před rokem +1

    Berklee? Yup, that makes sense. Excellent starting point for talking to camera btw, not rushing or flubbing, and only going to get more natural.

  • @staggs5034
    @staggs5034 Před rokem +4

    Ry Cooder Get Rhythm is my favorite slide album. His open D slide riff after Steve vai’s bad horsie riff in crossroads is one of the baddest things I’ve ever heard

  • @daderr99
    @daderr99 Před rokem

    I was watching rhett shull's video on you and halfway throught I stopped It and searched "how to slide guitar for beginners".
    Glad this popped out immediatly

  • @g.jernigan4545
    @g.jernigan4545 Před 7 měsíci

    Thank you so much, am struggling greatly with trying to learn slide. Severe hand arthritis limits me. The only way for me to play guitar is with this method. As a beginner at 76 I want to be able to play something,anything. Duane Allman has always been my guitar god! Your instructions are the best, most appreciated.

  • @fdddsdfgfgrgf1
    @fdddsdfgfgrgf1 Před rokem +7

    Exact same story here with Statesboro. I was playing online chess and looking at music recommendations when I heard their first album. I liked it enough to try another and put on the deluxe version of Fillmore East. Duane’s slide sound connected with me like nothing else ever had. You can feel his energy and his voice so clearly. You know what I mean. Then I looped Statesboro, TNM, DKMW, DSW, and Stormy Monday for about 6 months. That was May 2020 and I still listen to Fillmore east almost every day.

  • @frankrussell4664
    @frankrussell4664 Před rokem +3

    Tronzo is absolutely amazing! I had the great fortune of studying with him around 2002 in NYC

  • @rootmanpoet
    @rootmanpoet Před rokem

    Dear Dylan, I'm so glad to find young players like you, diggin' into this artform so soulful and skillful! One little advice from an old man on steel would be - Try to keep down distortion as much as possible, because it flattens out your expression and articulation, an even deeper feel would be the result. "Your tone" needs clarity. Forgive me that word please.

  • @sebascruzmusic
    @sebascruzmusic Před rokem +7

    So happy to hear a mention of Tronzo! He's one of my heroes and when I moved to NYC in the 90s I would catch him live every chance I got! I particularly loved his 'Slow Poke' band with Kenny Wollesen, Tonny Scherr, and Michael Blake. Anyways, he isn't mentioned enough in the slide world. Also, you sound amazing!

    • @Womble1252
      @Womble1252 Před rokem +1

      Yesss Slow Poke, not many peeps in the know but yes a stand out combo & a soulful side of Tronzo

  • @colindeer9657
    @colindeer9657 Před 9 měsíci

    Hi Dylan from Cairns in tropical North Queensland Australia 🇦🇺. Really appreciate you sharing your experience with us. It was a pleasure to view. Inspiring too. Cheers. Colin

  • @JTCGuitar
    @JTCGuitar Před rokem +1

    Lovely stuff!

  • @SpecialTaco9
    @SpecialTaco9 Před rokem

    Thanks For this Dylan! I Can't wait for your tutorials!

  • @batman48195
    @batman48195 Před rokem +4

    Thanks for sharing your journey. I’m learning to play the guitar at 62 (4 years in now) and love the blues and the sound of slide. I’m glad your video popped up in my recommended feed!

  • @briandefusco1544
    @briandefusco1544 Před rokem

    This was awesome! Thanks Dylan!!

  • @davidwilkins5932
    @davidwilkins5932 Před rokem

    Great stuff! Thanks for sharing that with us, and I look forward to hearing more from you as time passes. 🎶

  • @mikemorris2159
    @mikemorris2159 Před rokem

    Keep it coming Dylan !

  • @willshred4money
    @willshred4money Před rokem

    Man this was great! Keep them coming!

  • @ryuyamakawa4431
    @ryuyamakawa4431 Před rokem

    Thank you very much for sharing!

  • @Nickflatpick
    @Nickflatpick Před rokem

    thanks for the video Dylan! you're amazing!

  • @GuitarFuYou
    @GuitarFuYou Před rokem

    Great video Dylan! Thank you. Looking forward to seeing your channel grow.

  • @tonepilot
    @tonepilot Před rokem

    I just decided to try slide and funny enough, bought one sized for my pinky. Wasn’t sure that was the right decision but you’ve convinced me.

  • @CraigCrider
    @CraigCrider Před rokem

    Love it, I'm looking forward to more content from you. I hope you have a ton of success!

  • @johanrautenbach
    @johanrautenbach Před rokem

    You are an inspiration Dylan. Can’t wait for the rest of your vids. Keep em coming. Your playing is insanely good

  • @semin811
    @semin811 Před rokem

    Finally! What I have been waiting for! Thank you and I still want much more to come!!!

  • @trevorwimberly4386
    @trevorwimberly4386 Před rokem +1

    Looking forward to seeing the channel progress Dylan!

  • @Tom-in8jz
    @Tom-in8jz Před rokem

    Thanks for your time ! Keep them coming, kid!

  • @guitarjonathan
    @guitarjonathan Před rokem

    Such great playing!! Great video too!

  • @trevgrooves
    @trevgrooves Před rokem

    Look forward to your channel and success ✌🏻

  • @keeganitreal
    @keeganitreal Před rokem

    Glad to get to know the history behind such an amazing musician. Can’t wait to watch more videos on slide 🤘

  • @jerryhorton5708
    @jerryhorton5708 Před rokem +2

    I appreciate you sharing your journey as well as the tips to your approach. Looking forward to watching more from you!

  • @SergioAureo
    @SergioAureo Před rokem +1

    Great! Looking forward to the next videos.

  • @gretschman71
    @gretschman71 Před rokem

    Rockin it bro! Can’t wait to watch your journey! Stay humble and you’ll do great things!!

  • @shanetapp
    @shanetapp Před rokem

    THis is so exciting... feels like getting in on the beginning of something that is going to be great

  • @kylestrickland1112
    @kylestrickland1112 Před rokem

    Good job on your first video! Gonna love watching you and this channel grow.

  • @Guitarjammers01
    @Guitarjammers01 Před rokem +2

    Fantastic video and I love how honest you are about there being no short cuts. Can’t wait to see more🤘

  •  Před rokem

    Gotta learn it.
    Great playing 👍

  • @wesleyb_92
    @wesleyb_92 Před rokem +2

    Awesome seeing you take advantage of the situation you’re in, and opening up to the camera. Can’t wait for more videos

  • @vitoleo7197
    @vitoleo7197 Před rokem

    great first video Dylan and really great playing ! Looking forward to your future video's. Regards from Belgium

  • @ShaunNC
    @ShaunNC Před rokem

    Well done, Dylan! This was a good summary of your journey. Looking forward to hearing more about some of the technical parts of your playing. Keep on rockin'! \m/

  • @wallynishimoto4228
    @wallynishimoto4228 Před rokem

    Thanks for Sharing! looking forward to you bringing more great stuff to you tube.

  • @dalepatrick2825
    @dalepatrick2825 Před rokem

    Amazing dude. So glad I came across your playing.

  • @JazzGuitarFan72
    @JazzGuitarFan72 Před rokem

    Thanks for sharing your journey into slide playing. I always find it interesting what inspires and motivates people in their various disciplines, particularly players of your caliber. I am greatly looking forward to your future videos.

  • @jessievasser6293
    @jessievasser6293 Před rokem

    This is great! I'm so excited for this.

  • @jcksnjy
    @jcksnjy Před rokem +1

    Great video, you're incredibly talented. I look forward to seeing more content from you as you continue your journey. Best of luck!!

  • @seanandben
    @seanandben Před rokem

    I look forward to seeing a lot more of you on your channel Dylan - anything I've seen of you already I really like a lot and I wish you lots of luck on your musical journey. Best wishes to you from Ireland and keep the videos coming - I'm sure I can learn a lot from you!

  • @adylp7818
    @adylp7818 Před rokem

    You’ve got great tone! Thanks for sharing

  • @rollywells6404
    @rollywells6404 Před rokem

    Hello Dylan, love your Playing! So glad you’re doing videos now, wishing you all the best and looking forward to your next video production, thank you

  • @mojo6778
    @mojo6778 Před rokem +1

    Great video content. Appreciate you sharing with us your slide journey to where you are now. Looking forward to future videos. Congrats on a growing CZcams channel.

  • @michaelkay611
    @michaelkay611 Před rokem +6

    Thanks for sharing, Dylan. I'm glad to hear David Tronzo's name - what a unique and amazing player, and it makes sense hearing you that you studied with him AFTER the immersion in Allman and Trucks. It all makes sense. You've taken all of that and blended it into something that is entirely your own, really tuneful and exciting with a lot of subtlety. Beautiful stuff!

  • @f1sk8mm
    @f1sk8mm Před rokem

    Thanks for sharing your process, on the journey myself and it's always helpful to meet another traveler who's lived it.

  • @Kellanrm
    @Kellanrm Před rokem +1

    man you're a monster player, those horn lines totally shine through. Can't wait to hear more.

  • @stigsoemme
    @stigsoemme Před rokem +1

    You are so insanely good, it's crazy. Good job, man!

  • @deeberdave8190
    @deeberdave8190 Před rokem

    Thanks Dylan, an awesome first post! Love your playing and your journey. Rhett was right your a real talent, and you come across very well, look forward to your future posts!

  • @pauleddy5146
    @pauleddy5146 Před rokem

    Hi, great opening video. Keep 'em comin'. It's the commitment. The investment. You're a great player. Thanks for paying it forward.

  • @HenrikBruhnMusic
    @HenrikBruhnMusic Před rokem

    So cool that you’re sharing your journey - I for one will be following along from here on out!😊

  • @davesanders2615
    @davesanders2615 Před rokem

    Cool, thanks, looking forward to more from you.

  • @joeywho534
    @joeywho534 Před rokem

    One way or another, you’re going somewhere, buddy.

  • @jehcee1
    @jehcee1 Před rokem

    Man, you are already legendary type of guitarist. It's exciting to witness your talent, and your rise to stardom. All the best to you.

  • @CarstenGoeke
    @CarstenGoeke Před rokem +1

    Super interesting video. I´ll catch the next one too. Thanks for sharing ✌🏻

  • @paul_domici
    @paul_domici Před rokem

    So glad you're on youtube now!!! I'm subscribed and the bell is clicked!!! Great video man!!!

  • @Darrin1F
    @Darrin1F Před rokem

    Dude! Keep it coming. We need more people like you talking about their journey…and teaching me more about slide!

  • @seancummings6379
    @seancummings6379 Před rokem

    Good first video. Cool to hear how you started and your inspirations.

  • @jcoulter43
    @jcoulter43 Před rokem

    Great video! Looking forward to all your new content and maybe copping some of your slide knowledge for my own playing 😁 God bless and rock on 👍🎸

  • @JulesLeyheGuitarPlayer

    All of this makes me smile so wide :-) Hooray for Dave Tronzo, my hero!!!

  • @ScottMcdonaldMusic
    @ScottMcdonaldMusic Před rokem

    Very interesting story, your channel is going to kick ass. Looking forward to seeing where you take it. I love the slide focus. I’m so weak at slide but I love listening to it.

  • @buzzfretwear2906
    @buzzfretwear2906 Před rokem

    Subscribed. KILLER playing dude!

  • @KevinRibelMusic
    @KevinRibelMusic Před rokem

    This is super inspiring to pick up slide again!

  • @jr0706
    @jr0706 Před rokem

    You got another sub, my friend. Love your stuff on TT and IG.

  • @typhoonjenkins8330
    @typhoonjenkins8330 Před rokem

    Really an interesting journey to get where you are now. Your playing is just amazing. The playing behind the slide part is so over my pay grade, it's hard to compute that. Thanks for this new type of video, hope to see more in the future.

  • @biznen151
    @biznen151 Před rokem

    Thanks for doing this video series, really impressed after seeing some of your videos and would love to get to understand your approach to fretting behind the slide in open tuning and anything I could start to practice to build up control of the slide.

  • @KevinMerinoCreations
    @KevinMerinoCreations Před rokem +2

    I love hearing your backstory. There are some great musicians in this world and you are one of them! I appreciate the power of social media and how it enables us to experience a much broader spectrum of them. I was one of the people who saw Rhett's review of your playing @RhettShull. I think it is a great example of the community supporting the community. I look forward to being a part of your evolution in this space. Much Respect! 👏👏👏

  • @kyleminor3036
    @kyleminor3036 Před rokem

    So glad you are posting on CZcams. Definitely a different vibe than Instagram or other platforms. People really get into the detailed analysis with these longer videos.

  • @brianbickett8182
    @brianbickett8182 Před rokem

    Love your Playing. Thanks to Brett for sure.

  • @vrp0220
    @vrp0220 Před rokem +2

    Nice debut video. Your slide work is fantastic, but I find myself watching your right hand just as often.

  • @hkguitar1984
    @hkguitar1984 Před rokem

    Thank You so much Dylan.
    It is very possible that by sharing your journey many new journeys will begin (at least mine is).

  • @heinrichkrane7921
    @heinrichkrane7921 Před rokem

    Your playing is soo nice. Thanks. Some lessons or insight would be soo cool.

  • @timothy5974
    @timothy5974 Před rokem

    Looking forward to this journey with your upcoming content. Thank you, and honestly don’t get wrapped up in the expensive professional video thing. This was just fine. Your guidance will be priceless for most all of us anyway it turns out Thanx.

  • @LP23D6
    @LP23D6 Před rokem +1

    Hey Dylan! I really enjoy your music.

  • @HeadbangersLocal
    @HeadbangersLocal Před rokem

    Same here man ! Statesboro blues hooked me as well . Great video 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

  • @broganboydmusic7561
    @broganboydmusic7561 Před rokem +2

    Man, I relate to your story so much! I can’t tell you how refreshing it is to hear someone talk about all the things that inspired/influenced me growing up and playing. I am nowhere near your level, but people like you help me stay on the path to where you and my other heroes are. It will be a long journey, but a beautiful one. Like Emerson said, “I’ve got miles to go before I sleep. Miles to go before I sleep.” Lookin forward to learning more about you in your future videos, brotha!

  • @del5606
    @del5606 Před rokem +11

    Oh, and please put your solo on “The Weight” on CZcams so we can share it more effectively. It's one of the best I've ever heard. So flowing.

    • @dylanadamsguitar
      @dylanadamsguitar  Před rokem +6

      Dang I thought I had already but guess I forgot to. Might have to upload the full song…

    • @garyeggleton1142
      @garyeggleton1142 Před rokem

      I want to hear that too :)

  • @steveehrenwald1000
    @steveehrenwald1000 Před rokem

    Hey Dylan. it’s always mesmerizing to listen and watch you play brother.

  • @notjonpeavey
    @notjonpeavey Před rokem

    Nice job D!

  • @jdstan9650
    @jdstan9650 Před rokem

    Thanks for the insight. Watched some of your playing in other videos, in a word...awesome, keep up the great work, & the Rick Nielsen hat angle! 👍

  • @APKyle
    @APKyle Před rokem +1

    Slide game is crazy, Dylan. Hope to see you post more content, like this and more, here on the tube. Peace and blessings, friend✌🏼

  • @seancasserley271
    @seancasserley271 Před rokem

    Great video and thanks for talking about David Tronzo.

  • @del5606
    @del5606 Před rokem +2

    And the Allman's are my all time favourite too - you're every bit as good as the great Duane.

  • @jeffshearer8013
    @jeffshearer8013 Před rokem

    very much enjoyed your vid.. Started following you on IG.. Can't wait for the next vid !!

  • @jakelondon
    @jakelondon Před rokem

    I respect you for being upfront about the work that has gone into playing like you do, even if the universe has blessed you with a lot of natural ability, which it clearly did.

  • @JohnCampbelljohnBlues

    Best of luck Dylan. I’ve been a fan of yours for years, up here in Nova Scotia, Canada. Statesboro Blues hooked me too! Interesting how you’ve come full circle back to standard tuning. I look forward to more gear and technique videos. 6:31

  • @gregdodson8092
    @gregdodson8092 Před rokem

    Nice playing man, those were some smooth licks at 8:23! Watch out Derek!

  • @marc2423
    @marc2423 Před rokem

    I’m late… but just ringed the bell here and in instagram… this playing is incredible 😮

  • @robl6821
    @robl6821 Před rokem

    Dylan is now my favorite slide guitar player !!! Hopefully you'll come up to New England sometime so I can see you play !!

  • @chrisg5271
    @chrisg5271 Před rokem +1

    Yeah ! Dylan wicked that you posted here, loving your posts and this video is awesome and yeah it was Rhett that turned me on to you. Thanks it’s great stuff

  • @matthewgeorge7911
    @matthewgeorge7911 Před rokem

    Really interested in the switch from ring to pinky. Thinking of doing so myself after playing on ring for many years. cool vid!! Love your playing man

  • @kmichaelp4508
    @kmichaelp4508 Před rokem +5

    Good to know about your journey Dylan. Got to be something in the water in Jacksonville. Keep it up!!! The world of a musician is a bumpy one. But can be a most rewarding one. Never lose sight. You have to have tunnel vision.

  • @andrewturrell3927
    @andrewturrell3927 Před rokem

    Hi Mr Adam's.just wanted say thanks for the video.i play too and also found the Joy's of the 5e3 circuit,especially for slide.you are so inspiring.really glad to have come across your videos!!