In this follow-up to our first Open G tuning lesson, we dive deeper into what you can actually do once you’re tuned up and ready to go.
In this video, we’ll explore:
• How to understand and use the 1–4–5 progression (G, C, D)
• Why this combo is so important across blues, rock, and country
• Playing the chords fretted or with a slide – your choice
• Tips for adding muting and distortion for better tone and control
• How to make your playing more expressive with alternate bass strumming
If you’re still new to the Nashville Number System or unsure how to play rhythm and lead in Open G, this lesson will open some important doors. And it might just make your slide guitar playing sound a whole lot cooler, too.
This is just one of three free lessons introducing slide guitar in Open G. If you’re ready to take your skills further, check out the full Essentials of Slide Guitar course — a complete training series designed to walk you through everything from tuning and setup to riffs, rhythm, and slide solos.
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