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Post by jono1uk on Jul 20, 2015 22:17:25 GMT
Guys how do i get a clean sound sliding on one string?
i got the normal muting thing going on behind the slide but get cand clean notes on a single.
Jon
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Post by slide496 on Jul 20, 2015 23:25:56 GMT
Not sure what you mean, What are you playing on and what kind of noise are you getting?
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Post by jono1uk on Jul 21, 2015 4:52:55 GMT
playing a MM BLUES tuned to open D .,,i seem to be catching other strings..
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Post by Michael Messer on Jul 21, 2015 6:46:52 GMT
Hi Jono,
Without actually seeing what you are doing, it is very difficult to advise you, but by the sound of it you just need to put the time in and practice as much as possible.
If you are catching other strings and they are making unwanted sounds, you are either not damping properly or not using the slide properly, or... both. It is very difficult to explain without seeing what you are doing.
I am more than happy to help you, but it is not easy unless I can see what you are doing. If it is any help and I don't want to turn this into a commercial MM thread, I do teach a few students on Skype. PM me, rather than discuss on here.
Shine On
Michael
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Post by Deleted on Jul 21, 2015 7:20:58 GMT
Do you mean with the picks, or by moving the slide? If its with the picks, that's technique.
I assume though you mean when moving the slide. If so, I don't think its too much of an issue having some other slide noise going on, but slide placement becomes important then.
By that, I mean if you (for example in open D) play a F# at 12th fret (third string), its in the key of D, and other slide noise is 'sympathetic', even 'desirable'. If you play a F# at 9th fret (second string), its in the key of B and other slide noise is less 'sympathetic' (unless you want the B key noise).
I've thought about this on a couple of pieces. In 'death letter blues', Son House plays the high G on the first string 5th fret, which is fine if you play the note cleanly. If you don't, you get a key of C, not G and sounds 'wrong'.
I currently like to play the high G at the 12th fret third string, cos I quite like the 'sympathetic' G key noises.
TT
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Post by Deleted on Jul 21, 2015 7:47:43 GMT
I recommend trying out different types of slides, find one that fits your hand.
I just bought a shortened (45mm length) Redhouse slide from Diamond, which fits my pinky much better than the longer slides and gives me more control. It helps me get a better sound out of the high E string too. I like glass more than metal at the moment, since it feels lighter on the finger (and the strings).
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Post by Michael Messer on Jul 21, 2015 7:55:03 GMT
While I do agree with Mickeyz's advice about trying a few different slides to find the one that feels most right, I also think that no matter what instrument and tools you have, eventually it comes down to technique and learning to play. There is no shortcut, you just have to work at it. Don't stop, just keep playing...and playing.....and playing!  Shine On Michael |
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Post by snakehips on Jul 21, 2015 8:29:51 GMT
Hi there !
The video quality isn't good as I had to drastically reduce the file size for some reason, to make YouTube accept it.
Have a look at my video of slide in standard tuning, showing how I mute the non-playing strings.
It perhaps looks a little complicated - but after you get the hang of it, it is actually quite simple to do.
Basically, use the side-length of your thumb to mute the strings on the bass side of the string(s) you want to play, resting the end of your thumb on the first string up from the one you want to play, and use your "spare" R-hand fingers to mute any treble strings on the treble side of the string(s) you want to play.
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Post by jono1uk on Jul 21, 2015 16:51:48 GMT
thanks Snake thats exactly what i am after the RH muting technique!!!
it doesnt help that i use a pick ( i am trying gradually with fingers)
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Post by snakehips on Jul 21, 2015 19:52:55 GMT
Hi again !
What I show on that video is actually much esier with bare fingers. I usually play with thumbpick and fingerpicks (gigs anyway).
Works great for electric guitar too, for which I only ply bare-fingered.
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Post by jono1uk on Jul 21, 2015 20:28:31 GMT
hi ok the crux of the problem i am having is the volume of the single picked string using bare fingers?
especially the high E..
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Post by Deleted on Jul 21, 2015 20:38:57 GMT
Stick with the pick and use your palm then, I reckon.
TT
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Post by slide496 on Jul 21, 2015 20:51:00 GMT
what weight is the set of strings?
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Post by jono1uk on Jul 21, 2015 20:52:48 GMT
13 -56
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Post by slide496 on Jul 21, 2015 21:07:06 GMT
I think if you're just starting out with the finger picking in D on a resonator you might try MM's Newtones 15-56, the 13 might sound a bit thin. You may know this - lay the res flat and change the strings one at a time instead of taking all off at once.
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