daz Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 (edited) I sometimes see a slide symbol in notation and in tabs, where for instance a sequence of notes in a bar might be something such as C E E A with the slide on the A note. (see pic below) My question is; If the note before the slide is on a different string how on earth is one supposed to slide up to it? [attachment=72957:SLIDE_QUERY.jpg] Edited February 22, 2011 by daz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 [quote name='daz' post='1137181' date='Feb 22 2011, 03:17 PM']I sometimes see a slide symbol in notation and in tabs, where for instance a sequence of notes in a bar might be something such as C E E A with the slide on the A note. (see pic below) My question is; If the note before the slide is on a different string how on earth is one supposed to slide up to it? [attachment=72957:SLIDE_QUERY.jpg][/quote] In that example I would play: --------------------------- -------2--2--------------- ---3----------------------- ---------------/5----------- Using middle finger for the C, first finger for the E, and then slide from G# to A using little finger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 [quote name='EssentialTension' post='1137262' date='Feb 22 2011, 04:20 PM']In that example I would play: --------------------------- -------2--2--------------- ---3----------------------- ---------------/5----------- Using middle finger for the C, first finger for the E, and then slide from G# to A using little finger.[/quote] Yup. WHen something is written with a slide, it will usually fall under the fingers quite naturally, especially if its TAB as that tends to come after the performance. Occasionally, it may require a moment's thought and a change in your choice of fingering for the whole passage, not just the slurred note. This can be particularly important on complex passages as the wrong fingering may render it unplayable whereas the right fingering will make soimething that looks hard relatively easy to execute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doddy Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 [quote name='EssentialTension' post='1137262' date='Feb 22 2011, 04:20 PM']Using middle finger for the C, first finger for the E, and then slide from G# to A using little finger.[/quote] This. You don't want it to sound like a grace note though.Where you slide from is pretty irrelevant,but sliding from a semitone below is usually more than adequate. If a bigger slide is required it will usually be marked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Sorry about the TAB but it seemed the quickest way to show it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz Posted February 23, 2011 Author Share Posted February 23, 2011 Thanks guys. It seems obvious now you explain it. I think the fingering was getting me confused (along with where to start the slide from) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Personally, I'd slide from the 3rd fret with my middle finger as it would be easier for me, and the extra semitone would make the slide a bit more noticeable. However it's up to you to decide what sounds best, and what you feel most comfortable doing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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