Music Glossary: slide

Legato vs always-on glide; time/curve shape for stylistic slides. more

Continuous slide between pitches (strings, trombone, harp pedals); notational diagonal line or text. more

Guitar tuning D G D G B D producing a G major chord open; common in blues/rock and slide playing. more

Tuning the strings to form a chord when strummed open (e.g., open G/D/E); useful for slide and droning parts. more

Expressive, light slide between notes (voice/strings); subtler than full glissando. more

Non-transposing brass with slide; powerful, clear low/mid; includes tenor, bass variants. more