If you have always wanted to explore the haunting sounds of acoustic slide guitar, or are looking to brush up on your bottleneck basics, this easy-to-follow, step-by-step CD lesson book will have you well on your way to mastering one of the great styles of American roots music. David Hamburger introduces you to the essentials of acoustic slide guitar with progressive lessons in open tunings and fingerstyle technique, tips on slide guitars and gear, and more.