LEARN to IMPROV: Sliding | Stick Dulcimer Guitars

by Missy Smith February 03, 2025

Sliding is a technique for playing that is often used in blues music. It involves playing while holding a hard object against the strings, creating the opportunity for glissando effects and deep vibratos that reflect characteristics of the human singing voice.

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I’ve had great feedback from my ‘Chord Cheat Sheet’. People seem to find it really useful, so I recommend making the most of that!

KEY MOMENTS -

0:00 Lesson Intro

1:40 FREE Downloadable Chord Cheat Sheet

2:53 How To: Sliding on a Dulcimer

8:50 Improvised Sliding Technique

10:27 BONUS 1: Hammer On & Pull Off with chords

12:00 BONUS 2: Hammer On & Pull Off with open strings

12:47 Lesson Outro

Enjoy these exercises to help improve your sliding technique!

KEY MOMENTS -

0:00 Lesson Intro

3:21 Exercise Overview

4:13 Exercise 1 & 2: Sliding up and down

6:17 Exercise 3: Sliding Intervals

8:20 Combining Sliding und down

9:30 Lesson Outro