A fairly old lick

Carson Leighton · From: N.B. Canada

O.k. I will try this again: A simple lick, but kind of pretty... On the 5th fret, using strings 3 and 4 with B and C pedals down, pick 4 times. Right after the 4th time, slide back to 4th fret and do the same thing...Again,right after the 4th time, and while sliding back up to the 5th fret, release the C pedal and pick 4 more times, then either pick strings 3 and 2 or lower your 4th and pick 3 and 4 just once...When you are moving back up to the 5th fret from the 4th, try to create a crossover sound, as one string raises and another lowers..This is what makes it sound nice.. When I learned this little lick, I had no levers, just 3 pedals, which is why I did it this way..You don't have to pick 4 times either, you can create your own phrasing and pick just a couple of times if you want to...There is a whole lot more that you can do with this simple lick..Just fool around with it...I do hope that this is a little easier to understand...Cheers,,,Carson

Bill Hankey · From: Pittsfield, MA, USA

Carson,

Do you find it to your advantage to be so crude? Whatever! My purpose for responding, is that the same tonal effectiveness can be achieved by dropping down one more fret, while engaging the (F) lever. At the same time releasing the (B) pedal. In other words, going from a minor to five chord, in the "family tree".

Jeremy Threlfall · From: now in Western Australia

what, does this make some sort of horrible incontinence sound?

Bill Hankey · From: Pittsfield, MA, USA

Jeremy,

Please do not elicit this type of vulgarity status. Music is much too beautiful, to allow its premises to be tainted by uncouth revelers. I'll reread the rules put forth by the forum's control system, to see if this backwoods language is left to the will of the sayer.

Alvin Blaine · From: Picture Rocks, Arizona, USA

The Wiktonary Definition

old fart (plural old farts)
Noun
(pejorative, idiomatic) An elderly person who holds views that are considered old-fashioned.

Not sure how it applies to a steel lick!
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Dick Wood · From: Springtown Texas, USA

I guess my new book of "Licks" where the clever use of my first name in the title wont be on Bills list of things to buy.
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Ben Jones · From: Seattle, Washington, USA

FART? IVE NEVER HEARD SUCH VULGARITY!!! MY EARS!!! MY EARS!!1 IT BURNS!

Rolling Eyes

geesh, lighten up a lil bub.

Calvin Walley · From: colorado city colorado, USA

hey Bill

you need to get rid of all that hot air your full of, otherwise your gonna explode Laughing

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Bill Hankey · From: Pittsfield, MA, USA

Calvin,

Yeah, for sure! I almost forgot that you've recently simmered down from the tongue lashings that were leveled upon you recently. It's too bad that you have decided to link up with uncivilized personages given to theatrical vulgarities. It's uncomplimentary to say the very least. Question

Tamara James · Posted 20 May 2010 7:20 am

It may be crude and it may be tacky to use the term "old fart" but at LEAST when a person does use it, there is NO doubt of what it means...LOL

Bill Hankey · From: Pittsfield, MA, USA

Ben,

I am amazed to find so many spitters of tobacco juice at ball parks, and more amazed by learning how many steelies are wearying cultural activities, that would otherwise develop into a respectable vocation for sincere aficionados of the pedal steel guitar. I mean it! It's a terrible waste of cultural bondings. Pray tell me of one responsible manager of a barroom, who would be anxious to hire a band to drive out decent clientele.

Ben Jones · From: Seattle, Washington, USA

you show me one barroom manager who would object to the term "old fart" and then we'll talk.

Bill Hankey · From: Pittsfield, MA, USA

Ben,

He may not object, but don't bother to load your steel on your first visit. Check to see where you are located on the list of possible band tryouts. I wouldn't hire a bandleader who resorts to using foul language for any reason.

Larry Bressington · From: Nebraska

Ok, i'll try this lick soon, thanks carlson!
Can o beans on the burner! Very Happy

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Ben Jones · From: Seattle, Washington, USA

Thanks for the tip. I'll tell the roadies to leave the steel in the limo till we've okay'ed "old fart" with the house management first then.

I dont really wanna be in a bar where people object to the word 'fart' and I certainly dont wanna play in front of an audience that would object to it.
I thought you honky tonk steelers were rough and rugged? Laughing

Rick Collins · From: Claremont , CA USA

I have edited my original post, knowing well that this is not the late-night funnies.

Sorry! Embarassed

Ben Jones · From: Seattle, Washington, USA

the worst part is the lick doesnt work for me.
I think I need to order a copy of Dicks book to understand it.

Bill Hankey · From: Pittsfield, MA, USA

Rick,

Your comments are absurd, and you know it. I'd not wish to be the one to clean up your shop. Don't tell me, you've been viewing those M.D. shows of late on the recorded televised series. I can't believe how badly the program directors have lowered their standards. It's no longer a fit place for minor child viewing. Stick to your practice! Try to preserve something that looks good and sounds good.

chris ivey · From: california (deceased)

bill h. for forum morals manager..!

i'm curious now to hear a dick lick!

Ben Jones · From: Seattle, Washington, USA

*my crude joke edited out for Bill

Bill Hankey · From: Pittsfield, MA, USA

bob,

Would it be possible to move this trash to the humor section? I never go there, and that's where it belongs. Clearly these characteristics do not belong in open forums.

Carson Leighton · From: N.B. Canada

I am so sorry if I offended anyone by the previous title of this thread...I obviously wasn't thinking clearly..The lick I posted can be played different ways,,and it is kind of pretty when played executed right...It's also a very old lick that came out around sometime in the mid to late 60's..At least that's about the time I first heard it..Best Regards,,,,Carson

Morgan Scoggins · From: Georgia, USA

You guys are killing me with your petty fueds. It's like a dollar chasing a dime.
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Ben Jones · From: Seattle, Washington, USA

Sorry Bill , I edited out my joke for you.
Humor is a part of internet forums and has always been a part of this one, but I dont want to offend anyones sensibilities over potty humor. Must say you got kind of a thin skin for a fellow who dishes out alot of abuse tho.

Carson, you wouldnt have a sound sample of this lick would you, or maybe someone played it on a recording I might know? Id like to hear it played properly. Thanks for sharing it.
-Ben

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