Warren Haynes - Acoustic Slide and the Art of Electric Improvisation

A unique book and CD from the hands of a true slide guitar legend - Warren Haynes. As guitarist with The Allman Brothers Band and The Grateful Dead, Haynes has forged himself a reputation as one of the greatest slide players in rock history, and you can now get a candid guide to his style from the man himself! Haynes covers every part of your development as a slide guitarist, from choosing the best slide for you and perfecting the basic techniques to playing rhythm parts and blues soloing. A CD is included that features split-channel recordings of Warren performing all examples with a full band... either listen to the master at work, or solo along to the backing track and get your slide licks really cookin'.

With a new introduction by Woody MannJazz and blues guitarist Woody Mann learned from the legendary Rev. Gary Davis and then played and recorded with Son House Bukka White and John Fahey. He has performed throughout the world recorded over a dozen CDs and is an internationally renowned guitar teacher.Six great lessons from the masters of slide guitar:Lesson 1: Arlen Roth-on open E tuning slide fundamentals right & left hand dampingLesson 2: Lee RoyParnell-demonstrates open E box patterns acoustic slide technique and playing the bluesLesson 3: Mick Taylor-the ex-Rolling Stone shows you standard tuning slide string damping playing slide with a pick and moreLesson 4: JayGeils-teaches standard tuning slide vibrato and Muddy Waters styleLesson 5: Greg Martin-covers fingerpicking standard tuning slide and Duane Allman styleLesson 6: Warren Haynes-learn lead slide licks tone & open G tuning fromthe Allman Bros. guitaristYou'll never miss a note!-You see the music and the tablature on screen as it's being played!-All right- and left-hand techniques are shown in close-up and with helpful split-screen effects to makelearning easy-Slow motion segments with standard pitch sound-Artist biographies-Suggested listening-Booklet with music examples included