| Author |
Topic: Brand new to Pedal steel |
Ryan Lacey
From:
Illinois, USA
|
Posted 26 Dec 2013 5:12 pm |
|
Hi guys, just got a Carter Starter and I managed to set it up and get it in tune. I am just looking for a good practice routine, and tracks to start to try to play. Suggestions?
Thanks in advance
Ryan |
|
|
 |
Douglas Schuch
From:
Valencia, Philippines
|
Posted 26 Dec 2013 5:51 pm
|
|
Ryan,
Many people, me included, still thing Winnie Winston's book "Pedal Steel Guitar" is as good as anything to start. Many people have Youtube videos that have basic beginner info. Mickey Adams' videos stand out, I think, for good instruction and sheer volume of it, but there are others - easy Youtube search. I would recommend getting a basic beginner's book or take lessons unless you are pretty experienced or gifted musically. Welcome to the forum and the world of pedal steel guitar!
You will also find a huge amounts of instructional material right here on the forum, but you have to search and sift to figure out what is right for your level - that's the advantage of a book or instructor - they start basic and slowly work up as your skills increase, and build on previously-learned skills. Randomly going through Youtube videos will not accomplish that.
Doug
_________________
Bringing steel guitar to the bukid of Negros Oriental! |
|
|
|
Ryan Lacey
From:
Illinois, USA
|
Posted 26 Dec 2013 6:10 pm
|
|
Thanks Doug, I'll check out that book, appreciate the info
Ryan |
|
|
|
Dick Wood
From:
Springtown Texas, USA
|
Posted 26 Dec 2013 8:18 pm
|
|
Find someone in your area that teaches and stick with them for a few months. I may have never learned to play had I tried to go it alone.
A teacher will keep you focused and help keep you from forming bad habits that can be tough to break later on.
Good luck and have fun.
_________________
Cops aren't paid much so I steel at night. |
|
|
|
Carl Kilmer
From:
East Central, Illinois
|
Posted 27 Dec 2013 4:08 am
|
|
Hi Ryan, where in IL. do you live. If your not too far away from
me, maybe I can help you get started. I live 10 miles south of
Marshall which is at the juntion of RT 70 and IL. RT 1. If your
close enough, send me an email and we can get together.
_________________
aka "Lucky Kay"--Custom built Rittenberry SD10 3X5, Walker S/S, NV-112, and Hilton Pedal |
|
|
|
Steve Hitsman
From:
Waterloo, IL
|
Posted 29 Dec 2013 4:01 am
|
|
| I live in Waterloo and give lessons. Currently, I have two students... always looking for more! |
|
|
|
