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Find a slide that is comfortable. Different weight and material will sound different, but glass ones could shatter in transit if you're not careful. For me, generally a heavier brass slide sounds better, but you'll have to experiment.
And you probably know about open tunings, heavier strings and higher action?
Light, thin slides produce a light, thin tone, with poor sustain.
I always wear mine on my little finger. As others have said, being able to damp the strings using your other fingers behind it is essential. I never use a pick - playing with your fingers gives you the best opportunity to damp with your right hand. Apart from learning to playing in tune, damping is the single most important technique to master in playing 'professional' sounding slide.
Id like to learn slide too and learn it 'proppa'
IMHO brass is the way to go initially as it's easier to get a good sound. I have to adjust my technique when using glass and I'm clumsy.
I use the slide on my little finger, it's more comfortable for me.
I would recommend tuning to D or G initially. I'd also recommend playing a long to a lot of Mick Taylor era Stones to get comfortable with open tuning. Then I'd look at some Ry Cooder and Seasick Steve. For standard tuning, play along to Handle With Care by the Traveliing Wilburys, there's two very simple solos that are fun to play. Also look at Stay Tonight and Torn (the Cherry bloke and Natalie whatshername) both simple parts.
Have fun.
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Thanks for all the advise. I will pick one up (not a £250 one though!) and have some fun!
Occasionally I use an Ernie Ball Pinky slide. Then it's obviously on my Pinky.