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Ditto on the Peterson iStrobosoft app - accurate/precise, nice display, like the noise filter too. Handy for any instrument

You're welcome Jacob, glad to hear!

These can be really useful for players that play(ed) six-string guitar as well: this really lays out the E9 fretboard in a similar way to learning the fretboard ...

Thanks Chris. Really interesting, appreciate you sharing.

Any other bits of advice Buddy has given y'all over the years?

Just added E9 pockets for the major scale: https://playpedalsteel.com/e9-pedal-steel-major-scale-pockets/

I've found these really helpful for completely learning the fretboard and connecting positi ...

I think it's totally fine for the heel to lift off the ground a bit to engage one pedal at a time. However, I think the important thing to keep in mind as far as developing good habits and efficiency ...

Hi Gary,

I'd be glad to help, I teach remote lessons through Facetime or Zoom. Feel free to send a message if you're interested!

Thanks,
Casey

Want to share an article I wrote recently about Buddy Emmons and his approach to pedal steel. Has playing tips and other helpful info...

https://playpedalsteel.com/buddy-emmons-approach-to-pedal-st ...

Thanks Jim. There is no audio at this time, however it includes rhythmic notation and utilizes the Nashville Number System.

I agree with the other comment about parking the licks book. Personally if I was to start over I’d start with the right hand and I’d start right here:

http://www.sierrasteels.com/lessons/less ...

200 Country Licks for E9 Pedal Steel - these can be downloaded instantly.

Includes a free bonus guide that has over 50 pages of helpful tips, advice, and tabs…

- The Three Main E9 Positions
- ...

Here are tabs for the C major scale, along with its modes, for the E9 neck…

https://playpedalsteel.com/e9-tabs-for-modes-of-c-major-open-pedal-position/

The V8 is definitely at the top of my list for tube preamps…really appreciate all the feedback.

For using the thumb twice in succession, and playing those two notes as individual notes (where each note is only played one at a time, and the previous one is blocked) I think it’s important to men ...

Really appreciate the feedback and suggestions. I’m really interested in the Sarno V8 - have always heard good things about the black box, but had never really researched any Sarno products. After y ...

Looking to invest in a tube preamp for recording pedal steel in the near future. Any recommendations?

Love the sound of Universal Audio’s LA-610 Mk II (great for a lot more than just pedal steel ...

Casey was nice enough to give me a bunch of .012s and the suggestion to try them on the third string when I started playing and was having problems with breaking strings. Big improvement in tone and t ...

Here are a bunch of tabs for practicing Harmonized 6ths - includes most groupings along the fretboard, Mixolydian, and minor scales/modes.

Along Fretboard:
https://playpedalsteel.com/e9-harmonize ...

I also use a .012 - used to break .011s all the time, and rarely break the .012s…I’ve stuck with the .012s more for the tone though, a much fuller sound. I think the pedal tension just takes a lit ...

Here’s a chord guide for the E9 tuning that can be downloaded instantly…
https://playpedalsteel.com/the-chord-guide-for-e9-pedal-steel-guitar/

It’s great for learning almost every chord you� ...

I’m really interested in trying a metal thumbpick after reading this post - mostly to see what it feels like against the strings. I’ve used many plastic thumbpicks that would start producing a scr ...

Although it is a slightly different type of anchoring, I like to use my ring finger as an anchor on the string above whatever strings I’m picking - basically, the ring finger always rests on and mut ...

Yep, I usually think of it as C# too, or the major 6th in key of E. I’m going to start exploring more ways to use the 2nd string application of this too, have always utilized the lower to D on that ...

Recently started using the D to Db knee lever that lowers string 9 a half step on the E9 neck - have had it for almost 10 years and never really experimented with it until the last few months or so. ...

Been diving into chords and practicing harmony options for some of the E9 main positions. Here are a bunch of chord charts if anyone’s looking for some references/materials for practicing:

https ...

Here are tabs for harmonized thirds along the fretboard for the E9 tuning:

https://playpedalsteel.com/e9-harmonized-thirds-tabs-major-scale-key-of-c/

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Topic: Tuning IPhone App?
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 9 Views: 1042	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 10 Dec 2024 8:06 am Subject: Tuning IPhone App?
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 9 Views: 1042	Ditto on the Peterson iStrobosoft app - accurate/precise, nice display, like the noise filter too. Handy for any instrument
Topic: E9 Tabs for C Major Scale and Modes
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 5 Views: 2267	Forum Section: Tablature Posted: 4 Dec 2024 7:42 am Subject: E9 Tabs for C Major Scale and Modes
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 5 Views: 2267	You're welcome Jacob, glad to hear! These can be really useful for players that play(ed) six-string guitar as well: this really lays out the E9 fretboard in a similar way to learning the fretboard ...
Topic: Buddy Emmons Article - NEW
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 2 Views: 1749	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 4 Dec 2024 7:37 am Subject: Buddy Emmons Article - NEW
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 2 Views: 1749	Thanks Chris. Really interesting, appreciate you sharing. Any other bits of advice Buddy has given y'all over the years?
Topic: E9 Tabs for C Major Scale and Modes
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 5 Views: 2267	Forum Section: Tablature Posted: 22 Nov 2024 9:45 am Subject: E9 Tabs for C Major Scale and Modes
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 5 Views: 2267	Just added E9 pockets for the major scale: https://playpedalsteel.com/e9-pedal-steel-major-scale-pockets/ I've found these really helpful for completely learning the fretboard and connecting positi ...
Topic: Does your heel lift off floor?
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 6 Views: 1196	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 21 Nov 2024 1:06 pm Subject: Does your heel lift off floor?
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 6 Views: 1196	I think it's totally fine for the heel to lift off the ground a bit to engage one pedal at a time. However, I think the important thing to keep in mind as far as developing good habits and efficiency ...
Topic: Seeking Teacher / Mentor
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 5 Views: 924	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 21 Nov 2024 12:43 pm Subject: Seeking Teacher / Mentor
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 5 Views: 924	Hi Gary, I'd be glad to help, I teach remote lessons through Facetime or Zoom. Feel free to send a message if you're interested! Thanks, Casey
Topic: Buddy Emmons Article - NEW
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 2 Views: 1749	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 14 Nov 2024 1:25 pm Subject: Buddy Emmons Article - NEW
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 2 Views: 1749	Want to share an article I wrote recently about Buddy Emmons and his approach to pedal steel. Has playing tips and other helpful info... https://playpedalsteel.com/buddy-emmons-approach-to-pedal-st ...
Topic: 200 Country Licks for E9 Pedal Steel
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 2 Views: 1479	Forum Section: For Sale: Music, Lessons, etc. Posted: 5 Oct 2024 9:33 am Subject: 200 Country Licks for E9 Pedal Steel
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 2 Views: 1479	Thanks Jim. There is no audio at this time, however it includes rhythmic notation and utilizes the Nashville Number System.
Topic: 50 year old Newbie...is this even possible?
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 23 Views: 3019	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 3 Oct 2024 10:23 am Subject: Re: Lessons
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 23 Views: 3019	I agree with the other comment about parking the licks book. Personally if I was to start over I’d start with the right hand and I’d start right here: http://www.sierrasteels.com/lessons/less ...
Topic: 200 Country Licks for E9 Pedal Steel
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 2 Views: 1479	Forum Section: For Sale: Music, Lessons, etc. Posted: 3 Oct 2024 9:48 am Subject: 200 Country Licks for E9 Pedal Steel
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 2 Views: 1479	200 Country Licks for E9 Pedal Steel - these can be downloaded instantly. Includes a free bonus guide that has over 50 pages of helpful tips, advice, and tabs… - The Three Main E9 Positions - ...
Topic: E9 Tabs for C Major Scale and Modes
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 5 Views: 2267	Forum Section: Tablature Posted: 18 Sep 2024 11:22 am Subject: E9 Tabs for C Major Scale and Modes
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 5 Views: 2267	Here are tabs for the C major scale, along with its modes, for the E9 neck… https://playpedalsteel.com/e9-tabs-for-modes-of-c-major-open-pedal-position/
Topic: Tube Preamps for Pedal Steel
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 15 Views: 5962	Forum Section: Recording Posted: 18 Sep 2024 11:16 am Subject: Tube Preamps for Pedal Steel
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 15 Views: 5962	The V8 is definitely at the top of my list for tube preamps…really appreciate all the feedback.
Topic: Fast run fingering..
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 22 Views: 4006	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 6 Sep 2024 12:21 pm Subject: Fast run fingering..
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 22 Views: 4006	For using the thumb twice in succession, and playing those two notes as individual notes (where each note is only played one at a time, and the previous one is blocked) I think it’s important to men ...
Topic: Tube Preamps for Pedal Steel
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 15 Views: 5962	Forum Section: Recording Posted: 6 Sep 2024 11:42 am Subject: Tube Preamps for Pedal Steel
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 15 Views: 5962	Really appreciate the feedback and suggestions. I’m really interested in the Sarno V8 - have always heard good things about the black box, but had never really researched any Sarno products. After y ...
Topic: Tube Preamps for Pedal Steel
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 15 Views: 5962	Forum Section: Recording Posted: 27 Aug 2024 10:51 am Subject: Tube Preamps for Pedal Steel
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 15 Views: 5962	Looking to invest in a tube preamp for recording pedal steel in the near future. Any recommendations? Love the sound of Universal Audio’s LA-610 Mk II (great for a lot more than just pedal steel ...
Topic: Using a 12 ga. String Instead Of An 11 ga.
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 26 Views: 6711	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 25 Aug 2024 10:18 am Subject: Using a 12 ga. String Instead Of An 11 ga.
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 26 Views: 6711	Casey was nice enough to give me a bunch of .012s and the suggestion to try them on the third string when I started playing and was having problems with breaking strings. Big improvement in tone and t ...
Topic: Harmonized 6ths Tabs for E9
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 0 Views: 1365	Forum Section: Tablature Posted: 21 Aug 2024 11:23 am Subject: Harmonized 6ths Tabs for E9
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 0 Views: 1365	Here are a bunch of tabs for practicing Harmonized 6ths - includes most groupings along the fretboard, Mixolydian, and minor scales/modes. Along Fretboard: https://playpedalsteel.com/e9-harmonize ...
Topic: Using a 12 ga. String Instead Of An 11 ga.
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 26 Views: 6711	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 21 Aug 2024 11:02 am Subject: Using a 12 ga. String Instead Of An 11 ga.
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 26 Views: 6711	I also use a .012 - used to break .011s all the time, and rarely break the .012s…I’ve stuck with the .012s more for the tone though, a much fuller sound. I think the pedal tension just takes a lit ...
Topic: Chord Guide for E9 Pedal Steel - Available for Download
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 0 Views: 1587	Forum Section: For Sale: Music, Lessons, etc. Posted: 15 Aug 2024 11:04 am Subject: Chord Guide for E9 Pedal Steel - Available for Download
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 0 Views: 1587	Here’s a chord guide for the E9 tuning that can be downloaded instantly… https://playpedalsteel.com/the-chord-guide-for-e9-pedal-steel-guitar/ It’s great for learning almost every chord you� ...
Topic: How many here use metal Thumbpicks?
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 16 Views: 3228	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 14 Aug 2024 11:32 am Subject: How many here use metal Thumbpicks?
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 16 Views: 3228	I’m really interested in trying a metal thumbpick after reading this post - mostly to see what it feels like against the strings. I’ve used many plastic thumbpicks that would start producing a scr ...
Topic: Jernigan's Ring Finger
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 19 Views: 3730	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 14 Aug 2024 11:10 am Subject: Jernigan's Ring Finger
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 19 Views: 3730	Although it is a slightly different type of anchoring, I like to use my ring finger as an anchor on the string above whatever strings I’m picking - basically, the ring finger always rests on and mut ...
Topic: D to Db Knee Lever Uses
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 8 Views: 2048	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 13 Mar 2024 3:45 pm Subject: D to Db Knee Lever Uses
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 8 Views: 2048	Yep, I usually think of it as C# too, or the major 6th in key of E. I’m going to start exploring more ways to use the 2nd string application of this too, have always utilized the lower to D on that ...
Topic: D to Db Knee Lever Uses
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 8 Views: 2048	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 7 Mar 2024 3:18 pm Subject: D to Db Knee Lever Uses
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 8 Views: 2048	Recently started using the D to Db knee lever that lowers string 9 a half step on the E9 neck - have had it for almost 10 years and never really experimented with it until the last few months or so. ...
Topic: Chord Charts for E9
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 1 Views: 1850	Forum Section: For Sale: Music, Lessons, etc. Posted: 2 Mar 2024 12:05 pm Subject: Chord Charts for E9
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 1 Views: 1850	Been diving into chords and practicing harmony options for some of the E9 main positions. Here are a bunch of chord charts if anyone’s looking for some references/materials for practicing: https ...
Topic: Harmonized 3rds for E9 Neck
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 0 Views: 1088	Forum Section: Tablature Posted: 27 Feb 2024 2:21 pm Subject: Harmonized 3rds for E9 Neck
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 0 Views: 1088	Here are tabs for harmonized thirds along the fretboard for the E9 tuning: https://playpedalsteel.com/e9-harmonized-thirds-tabs-major-scale-key-of-c/