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Derek Trucks of Tedeschi Trucks Band performs at PNC Music Pavilion on July 23, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina

Derek Trucks’ Top 10 Slide Tips For Beginners

By Mark McStea published

The slide master shares the secrets to heavenly tone and technique

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Rory Gallagher, 1973

Rory Gallagher’s School of Blues

By Rod Brakes, Stefan Grossman published

This archive gem could be the best free guitar lesson you’ve ever had.

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Steve Dawson

With 3 Solo Albums in 2 Years, Steve Dawson Hasn’t Let a Worldwide Health Disaster Slow Him Down

By Michael Ross published

The Canadian artist, engineer, producer and podcaster has found the early '20s to be some of his most productive years.

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Ry Cooder and Taj Mahal

“It’s Okay to Sound Different from the Record”: Ry Cooder Reveals His Stage and Studio Secrets

By Jimmy Leslie published

Discover the source of the authentic guitar tones heard on his new album with Taj Mahal, ‘Get On Board: The Songs of Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee.’

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Bonnie Raitt performs on stage at Hammersmith Odeon, London, England, on August 6th, 1977

Learn to Play Slide Like Bonnie Raitt

By Jeff Jacobson last updated

An in-depth look at the subtle artistic and technical elements behind her celebrated and highly emotive slide playing.

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Acoustic Blues Musings, Part 5: Choosing Strings & Slides

By Jimmy Leslie published

Sonny Landreth, Leo Kottke and Roy Rogers share their expert tips on slide playing and explain why materials matter.

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