If you don't have a slide you can substitute a real one for a small,
hard object that is even on one side. For example you could use a cigarette
lighter, or a small piece of pipe. It won't sound as good as a real
slide, but it will serve for our purpose here until you can make a trip
to the music store to get one.
Take your slide (or slide substitute) and let it rest against the strings
of the guitar. Don't press down so that the strings sink closer to the
fretboard. Just apply enough pressure so that you don't hear any buzzing.
To played the desired note hold the slide directly above the
fret. To get a vibrato move the slide back and forth horizontally above
the fret.
If you've never played with a slide before it may be hard to get it
to sound good. Just remember to keep the slide lined up evenly with
the frets and don't press too hard. Also avoid "sitting still"
for too long, which means always keep the slide in motion. If you're
not sliding somewhere and are holding a note or notes be sure to use
at least a slight vibrato. If you stop moving the slide the notes will
sound dead.
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