How to use your
Black Mountain® Slide Ring
If you're new to the world of slide rings, you might be wondering what sets them apart from traditional slides and how they can enhance your playing. In this video, we break down the basics of slide rings and take a closer look at how to use Black Mountain Picks' innovative Slide Ring. Designed for guitarists who want the expressive capabilities of a slide without sacrificing the flexibility of fingerpicking, this unique tool offers a new way to explore slide guitar techniques. Watch the video to see how it works and why it might be a game-changer for your playing style.
Check out this video where RJ shows you how to get started with your Black Mountain slide!
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How to wear your slide
The Black Mountain slide ring is meant to be worn on the middle segment of your middle finger as shown in the picture below. The spring loaded arm should clamp your middle finger between the arm and the metal ring. This enables you to take full advantage of being able to play normally with four fingers, but have the option to play slide whenever you want to!
How to place your slide on the strings
Float the slide above the frets on the strings of your guitar without pressing down too hard. If you hear the clicking of the frets when you slide, then you are pressing too hard.
How to get a clean sound
Mute the strings behind the slide with your index to achieve a clean sound as shown in the picture below
How to get a raggedy slide sound
When you put the slide on the strings without muting behind it with your index, you will get a raggedy sound.