What is Indian Slide Guitar??? | Interviewing Joel Veena

In this video I interview Joel Veena, an Indian slide guitarist. He teaches me all about this amazing instrument; we discuss the history, the unique characteristics of the design and the techniques used to play it. Joel also tells his amazing quest to find a guru. Visit Joel's youtube channel:    / @joelveena   Contact Joel for lessons: https://joelveena.com Guitar nut riser for sale on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3d9gDpG Joel's article about Indian slide guitar and its history: https://joelveena.com/what-is-indian-... Contact Conchord guitars in Kolkata about having an instrument made: [email protected] Performance video of Pt. Subhash Nirwan, the first musician to help Joel on his path:    • Pt Subhash Nirwan | Tabla | Delhi | 1997   Suraj Nirwan, Subhash Nirwan's son, the one who introduced Joel to his first teacher:    / @surajnirwanvlogs   Dr. Ranjan Kumar, Joel's first teacher:    • Dr. Ranjan Kumar & Suraj Nirwan - Composit...   Pt. Alok Lahiri, Joel's present guru (his photo is behind Joel in the video):    • Father Son Sarod Duo by Pt. Alok Lahiri & ...   Timestamps: 0:00 intro 0:56 What is slide guitar? 2:40 Types of Indian slide guitars 3:41 Body construction and tuning 10:40 All the other strings? 12:57 The bridge 17:58 Finger picks? 25:07 How to learn and modify an existing guitar 32:16 Slide technique basics 35:06 Joel's quest to find a teacher and guru. 42:33 The recording that changes Joel's life. 56:35 Reggae music 59:37 Final questions and wrap up Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/notbadfi... Help support me on Patreon:   / jeffstarr   Patrons who supported this video: Akshay ------------------------------- ------------------------------- ------------------------------- Do you want to learn sitar? Please contact my teacher, Ustad Ikhlaq Hussain who is provides lessons online using Zoom, Skype, FaceTime or WhatsApp to students across the globe. You can reach him at: https://ragasitar.com Tell him you watch my videos. Thanks! ------------------------------- ------------------------------- ------------------------------- Gear I use (Amazon Affiliate Links): Pedals: Buddy Guy Wah: http://amzn.to/2drwkub Dunlop Mini Wah: https://amzn.to/35AgZ1w Gig-FX Mega Wah (stereo): Check Reverb.com Moog MF Delay: Check Reverb.com Moog MF Flange: Check Reverb.com Moog MF Boost: Check Reverb.com Moog MF Trem: Check Reverb.com Moog EP-3 Expression Pedal: https://amzn.to/2JM6m1e Roger Mayer Axis Fuzz: http://amzn.to/29T04i1 Roger Mayer Voodoo 1 overdrive: https://amzn.to/36yxWen Vintage Boss PS3: Check Reverb.com Boss Blues Driver: http://amzn.to/2e35VSc Boss RC-2 looper: http://amzn.to/27R1qjl Catlinbread OctaPussy: https://amzn.to/2N6hb2b Danelectro Cool Cat Chorus: Check Reverb.com Vintage EHX Big Muff: https://amzn.to/35wu2Bo EHX Freeze: http://amzn.to/2aeyzxh Electro Harmonix Ring Thing: http://amzn.to/1S4UfbI Fulltone DejáVibe: http://amzn.to/1YyVnM3 Fulltone SupaTrem2 v2 https://amzn.to/2PB8MVQ Line 6 FM4 http://amzn.to/2evW8Uf Line 6 Expression Pedal: https://amzn.to/2QyHEI8 PedalTrain Pedal Board: http://amzn.to/1rveVDG Voodoo Lab Pedal Power 2 Plus Power Supply: http://amzn.to/1YyVV4u Guitars: Reverend Descent Baritone guitar: http://amzn.to/2v8lvTW Gretsch G9500 Jim Dandy Flat Top http://amzn.to/2jqhXGP Fender Stratocaster: http://amzn.to/29zse2t Sitar Guitar: https://amzn.to/2uoBUI1 Ibanez Artcore AS83: http://amzn.to/1mosHpe Regal Resonator: https://amzn.to/2tDKeDD Daisy Rock Star Guitar: https://amzn.to/2QyYvdz Squier Vintage Modified Jazz Bass, Fretless http://amzn.to/1T1Eirb Gretsch g9126 guitar ukulele: http://amzn.to/2uyXYyF Amps: Dr. Z Z-Plus: Contact https://www.sweetwater.com/joe_schafer for the best deals Fender Super Champ: https://amzn.to/2rgSEwH Fender Mustang 3 http://amzn.to/1T1Ex5I Camera: Canon EOS R Mirrorless Camera with RF 24-105mm F/4L IS USM Lens: https://amzn.to/2s3XG33 GoPro: https://amzn.to/2sNkftp Recording: Neumann TLM 102 https://amzn.to/2XrZiPX Shure Sm57 Microphone http://amzn.to/2jqaZSv BEHRINGER Audio Interface (UMC404HD) https://amzn.to/2M7vouY Recorded in LogicX. Drums: EZ Drummer, the easiest way to add drums to your recordings: http://amzn.to/1mosti3 ---------- Watch more of my guitar demos, reviews and songs:    • Guitar Videos   Watch my short films:    • Jeff's "not too bad" short films   Watch my sitar videos:    • Vlog: Learning Indian Classical Music & Sitar   Social:   / notbadfilms     / notbadfilms     / mrjeffreystarr   http://etsy.com/shop/NotBadStuff http://Notbadfilms.com