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Topic: Beginner to pedal looking for intructional material.. |
John Burton
From:
Manassas, Va
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Posted 14 Dec 2009 7:07 am |
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Hello, folks;
I usually only post in the non-pedal section, but I decided to finally get into pedal steel.
What I am looking for is opinions on the best learning materials for someone like myself.
I've played regular (armpit) guitar for many, many years, and have played non pedal steel (mostly c6 and e13 Don Helms kind of stuff) on both 6 and 8 string steels for over two years now.
(Yeah, still a newbie..)
So I have a pretty good handle on basic music theory, finger picking, damping and bar work etc.
What book/cd or dvd should I immediately get to jump into pedal steel? (standard E9 setup).
BTW..I just ordered a StageOne from Doug Earnest, so I know I at least made the right choice of which steel to get!
Thanks!
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Ken Pippus
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Langford, BC, Canada
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Posted 14 Dec 2009 7:14 am
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I-200 Winnie Winston: Pedal Steel Guitar (book + CD)
Available at the instruction link on this very page.
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Larry Baker
From:
Columbia, Mo. U.S.A.
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Posted 14 Dec 2009 5:51 pm
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I like the Up from the Top tabs and CD from Jeffran Music, good stuff. good luck, Larry
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John Scanlon
From:
Jackson, Mississippi, USA
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Posted 15 Dec 2009 8:30 am
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| For dozens upon dozens of great beginner exercises, look up Mickey Adams, or "singlpilot" (one word - no "e" in single), on YouTube. He also has a book available for sale. |
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Greg Cutshaw
From:
Corry, PA, USA
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Posted 15 Dec 2009 9:33 am
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Winnie's book is awesome. Since using that many years ago I have learned a ton from posted tab and YouTube.
I've got hundreds of E9th tabs on my website, all with sound files and they can easily be printed out for access at your steel. Just browse through them and pick some sounds you like and dig in.
http://www.gregcutshaw.com/
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John Burton
From:
Manassas, Va
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Posted 15 Dec 2009 12:34 pm
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Thanks for all the tips, guys.
I'll definitely order the Winnie Winston book for now, then check out some of the other stuff.
--and I'll defiinetly spend some time on your site, Greg. Looks like a great resource!
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Ken Pippus
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Langford, BC, Canada
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Posted 15 Dec 2009 1:33 pm
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There's half a lifetime worth of good stuff on Greg's website, for which I think we all need to be continuously thankful.
Also: http://users.interlinks.net/rebel/steel/steel.html
Those resources should keep you occupied for a while!!!
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Bobby Burns
From:
Tennessee, USA
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Posted 15 Dec 2009 4:35 pm
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| The first Herby Wallace course will take you from very simple to pretty advanced, and explain things very good. |
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Roy McKinney
From:
Ontario, OR
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Posted 15 Dec 2009 6:01 pm Instruction material
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| I have several Herb Steiner courses for E9th and C6th which I am going to sell off. You can't find better material. |
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bob Ousby
From:
Nevada, USA
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Posted 16 Dec 2009 5:11 am
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| John...Click on the "Links" tab at the top of the page and then click on "Vendors & Instruction". Under the "Instruction" heading, scroll down a bit and click on "Dick Meis". I have his DVD 1 and DVD 2 series. Dick doesn't "rush through" instead he presents things at an easy going confident pace. I feel most psg newbie's get bored going through numerous scale exercises. Scale exercises are important but at some point one wants to start "making some music". And if you can start making your psg sing early in the process then that is a motivator to go further....Bob |
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Ray Minich
From:
Bradford, Pa. Frozen Tundra
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Posted 20 Dec 2009 5:19 pm
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| The first Herby Wallace course will take you from very simple to pretty advanced, and explain things very good. |
Spent many an hour with that course over the years.
That course if full of neat "gems". |
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Larry Behm
From:
Mt Angel, Or 97362
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Mike Dudash
From:
Bridgeport, Ohio
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Posted 21 Dec 2009 6:38 pm
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| I am new to steel myself and have been following a couple of guys on youtube. Mostly the stuff form Mickey Adams and also Joseph Barcus. What I like about learning from the internet is that you can actually hear what its suppposed to sound like and you can recreate it. And if you cant make it sound like them your guitar may be out of tune. Where as learning from a book is fine but if your not playing in tune or your guitar is out of tune you may not know it. I think that learning by ear is a BIG help. Just got done with my first lesson on 12/17 and my instructor was impressed with my skill level already. If its me follow the internet stuff because when you can make your steel sound like the good players you get excited and it keeps you wanting to learn. I also suggest lessons to help kick the bad beginner habits before they become a problem. Wanna give my thanks to Rick at Hummingbird Music for his help. Excellent instructor. |
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Earl Hensley
From:
Las Vegas Nv.USA
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Posted 25 Dec 2009 1:31 pm pedal steel instructions,,
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I found Doug Jernigan or Herbie Wallace to be VERY good for begineers and up. And the good thing is , you call call them with any problems.
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