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 Topic: Roger Miller's "A Trip in the Country" on YouTube |
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| Alan Shank Replies: 2 Views: 2761 |
 Forum Section: Music Posted: 13 Apr 2020 1:06 pm Subject: Roger Miller's "A Trip in the Country" on YouTube |
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZ-canM0IXM&list=PLzBDtDLSlWnI7jNupwS5RLwOktrStl6dQ&index=6&t=0s
This is the album referred to in that old Winnie Winston book "Pedal Steel Guitar&q ... |
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| Topic: Chris Hillman |
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| Alan Shank Replies: 24 Views: 15057 |
Forum Section: Music Posted: 1 Apr 2020 2:48 pm Subject: Chris Hillman |
| Not to forget the Scottsville Squirrel Barkers.
One of my introductions to Bluegrass was that album! Cheers, Alan Shank |
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| Topic: Amber Digby -- Heroes, Mentors and Friends |
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| Alan Shank Replies: 2 Views: 3463 |
Forum Section: Music Posted: 1 Apr 2020 2:44 pm Subject: Amber Digby -- Heroes, Mentors and Friends |
| Another I got from Heart of Texas is "One Night Only -- The Honky Tonk Road Show", a collaboration between Kimberly Murray and Bob Manning (a married couple). I'm just getting started on thi ... | |
| Topic: Amber Digby -- Heroes, Mentors and Friends |
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| Alan Shank Replies: 2 Views: 3463 |
Forum Section: Music Posted: 31 Mar 2020 5:37 pm Subject: Amber Digby -- Heroes, Mentors and Friends |
| The Legends Project
Just got this from Heart of Texas records. It has Amber doing duets with lots of country "legends", like Willie Nelson, Loretta Lynn, Vince Gill, Mo Bandy, etc. Good stu ... |
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| Topic: Augmented / Diminished use in 1, 4, 5 tunes |
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| Alan Shank Replies: 20 Views: 7088 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 31 Mar 2020 5:29 pm Subject: Augmented / Diminished use in 1, 4, 5 tunes |
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Triad on the leading tone (7th degree of the major scale) is a diminished triad. If the bass player is playing the dominant (5th degree), then the bass and steel are making a complete dominant 7t ... |
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| Topic: E9th Split Tuning Diminished Chords and Riffs - Samples |
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| Alan Shank Replies: 3 Views: 1661 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 26 Mar 2020 11:50 am Subject: Re: E9th Split Tuning Diminished Chords and Riffs - Samples |
| Here's some practical uses for split tuning diminished single note riffs and chords. Note that the band does not need to play any diminished chords for these to work. There are other ways to play the ... | |
| Topic: Augmented / Diminished use in 1, 4, 5 tunes |
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| Alan Shank Replies: 20 Views: 7088 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 26 Mar 2020 11:41 am Subject: Augmented / Diminished use in 1, 4, 5 tunes |
| Sometimes a 7th chord can be confused for a Diminished chord.
Both can be made by engaging the F knee lever. I also like to throw in a 9th chord every once in a while. It can add some spice to you ... |
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| Topic: 6152 Sho Bud Maverick S-10 3 pedals, 3 knee lever Price Drop |
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| Alan Shank Replies: 6 Views: 3861 |
Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 31 Jan 2020 2:25 pm Subject: 6152 Sho Bud Maverick S-10 3 pedals, 3 knee lever Price Drop |
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| Topic: The death of Country Music |
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| Alan Shank Replies: 60 Views: 15212 |
Forum Section: Music Posted: 13 Feb 2019 10:28 pm Subject: The death of Country Music |
| I just discovered a whole slew of real country music on iTunes, with loads of pedal steel and fiddle;
Good find, Alan. Going underground in search of “real country†is a point that ha ... |
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| Topic: The death of Country Music |
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| Alan Shank Replies: 60 Views: 15212 |
Forum Section: Music Posted: 13 Feb 2019 3:15 pm Subject: The death of Country Music |
| I just discovered a whole slew of real country music on iTunes, with loads of pedal steel and fiddle; among the artists:
Leona Williams Weldon Henson Monte Good Montana Rose Kimberly Murray Dari ... |
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| Topic: Ballpark price for a 2001 Carter D10, 9+7 |
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| Alan Shank Replies: 2 Views: 1155 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 22 Aug 2018 4:38 pm Subject: Ballpark price for a 2001 Carter D10, 9+7 |
| Thanks so much, Donny! I haven't quite decided to "pull the trigger". When/if I do, I will sell it via the Forum.
Cheers, Alan Shank |
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| Topic: Ballpark price for a 2001 Carter D10, 9+7 |
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| Alan Shank Replies: 2 Views: 1155 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 22 Aug 2018 12:36 pm Subject: Ballpark price for a 2001 Carter D10, 9+7 |
| This is a 2001 Carter (BCT) D10 with 9 pedals (Franklin far left) and 7 levers. It has an unusual E9 copedant (no D string, low G#; a lever lowers 8 to D, another lever lowers G#s to G). C6 has D on ... | |
| Topic: Cliff Sargent mandolin for sale |
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| Alan Shank Replies: 0 Views: 3852 |
Forum Section: For Sale: Other Instruments Posted: 22 Sep 2016 12:52 pm Subject: Cliff Sargent mandolin for sale |
| 2003 Sierra mandolin, one of the last built by Cliff Sargent, very good condition. Includes Tone-Gard, arm rest, pick guard, shaped hard-shell case, 3 sets Gibson Bill Monroe strings, Intelli IMT-500 ... | |
| Topic: steel repair near Sacramento, CA |
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| Alan Shank Replies: 2 Views: 1438 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 21 Sep 2016 8:23 am Subject: steel repair near Sacramento, CA |
| Thank you, Joseph. I PM'd him.
Alan Shank |
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| Topic: steel repair near Sacramento, CA |
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| Alan Shank Replies: 2 Views: 1438 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 20 Sep 2016 6:25 pm Subject: steel repair near Sacramento, CA |
| I need someone to give my 2001 Carter D10 a "tuneup" -- clean it up, oil it up, adjust everything so all the strings return to pitch after being raised/lowered, etc. etc.
I live 20 miles ... |
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| Topic: size of nylon tuning nuts on Carter steel guitar |
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| Alan Shank Replies: 5 Views: 2422 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 20 Sep 2016 5:59 pm Subject: size of nylon tuning nuts on Carter steel guitar |
| As luck would have it, I found the missing tuning nut after ordering some from PSGparts! | |
| Topic: size of nylon tuning nuts on Carter steel guitar |
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| Alan Shank Replies: 5 Views: 2422 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 19 Sep 2016 9:09 am Subject: size of nylon tuning nuts on Carter steel guitar |
| The rods are .094" if that helps- call Micheal from PSG Parts- he'll help you~
Thanks! Alan Shank |
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| Topic: size of nylon tuning nuts on Carter steel guitar |
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| Alan Shank Replies: 5 Views: 2422 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 18 Sep 2016 5:28 pm Subject: size of nylon tuning nuts on Carter steel guitar |
| On PSGparts.com, they have #3, #4 and #5 tuning nuts? Which would fit a Carter D10?
I'm trying to get my guitar all fixed up and ready to sell, but one of the nuts is missing. TIA, Alan Shank |
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| Topic: playing over minors |
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| Alan Shank Replies: 50 Views: 16469 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 11 Mar 2009 10:16 am Subject: playing over minors |
| I think the biggest "trick" in minor keys is when you realize that the scale changes on the V7 chord. For example when you're in A minor you play pretty much in the C, D and G positions ove ... | |
| Topic: The Last Letter" - Laney Hicks - discontinued? |
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| Alan Shank Replies: 1 Views: 645 |
Forum Section: Music Posted: 28 Jul 2005 3:14 pm Subject: The Last Letter" - Laney Hicks - discontinued? |
| I ordered the Connie-Smith-tribute album and "The Last Letter," by Laney Hicks, from Scotty's recently. Just got an e-mail that "The Last Letter" has been "temporarily discontinued," whatever that mea ... | |
| Topic: new guitar |
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| Alan Shank Replies: 14 Views: 2621 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 27 Jul 2005 11:56 am Subject: new guitar |
| For a real beginner, I would recommend Jeff Newman's "Pedal Steel Guitar Techniques" and "Right Hand Alpha" before the "Up From the Top" series. You need to learn HOW to play before WHAT to play. Chee ... |
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| Topic: new guitar |
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| Alan Shank Replies: 12 Views: 1912 |
Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 27 Jul 2005 11:56 am Subject: new guitar |
| For a real beginner, I would recommend Jeff Newman's "Pedal Steel Guitar Techniques" and "Right Hand Alpha" before the "Up From the Top" series. You need to learn HOW to play before WHAT to play. Chee ... |
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| Topic: Which recording for country standards |
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| Alan Shank Replies: 5 Views: 1720 |
Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 24 Jul 2005 9:04 am Subject: Which recording for country standards |
| Scotty's music has one called "Steel Pickin' on Connie Smith," with four different steel guitarists playing instrumental versions of Connie Smith tunes, plus one vocal by herself. Cheers, Alan Shank |
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| Topic: Strumable Dim7th HELP? |
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| Alan Shank Replies: 21 Views: 3992 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 21 Jul 2005 12:08 pm Subject: Strumable Dim7th HELP? |
| "The X-lever is especially useful on a universal guitar, since it's also the equivalent of the E to Eb lever in the B6 mode, and I find myself using it a lot now to play swing stuff on an S-10." Just ... |
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| Topic: Keeping Finger Picks on? |
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| Alan Shank Replies: 58 Views: 12269 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 20 Jul 2005 10:55 am Subject: Keeping Finger Picks on? |
| That's why I like the Guptil Pro-pik with the double loop. They seem to stay on much better. Cheers, Alan Shank |
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