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Topic: Home made fret marker suggestions |
Jason Bergeron
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Lake Charles, LA, USA
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Posted 20 Jan 2015 4:10 pm |
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I have attempted to create a set of fret markers for my D-10 that show the fret numbers, the corresponding key and the frets I'm learning to play on. While I can understand them, I'd like suggestions to see if it is possible to make neater ones.
I thought of using my computer, but I'm not sure how to do that....
I'll attach a file of one of my G7 fret marker.
Any advice?
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Bill Moore
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Manchester, Michigan
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Posted 20 Jan 2015 4:36 pm
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| I would not bother doing this, if you practice every day, you will soon learn the positions. It might be useful to make a chart that you can keep handy, maybe somewhere where you can see it when practicing, and just glance at that if you need to. The most important thing is daily practice. |
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Buck Rodgers
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Virginia (Yorktown)
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Posted 20 Jan 2015 5:45 pm
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| Jason; I have to agree with Bill. When I took my first lesson and bought my first pedal steel from Billy Cooper (a little over a year ago), I noticed he had a piece of tape on his student PSG marked with the fret numbers and keys. So I marked mine the same way. But it has been an unnecessary "crutch", and I feel I am not learning the positions the way I should. So, as of right now, the tape is coming off. I've never seen a pro using markers, and they have no trouble finding the right frets. Just my two cents. |
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Jason Bergeron
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Lake Charles, LA, USA
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Posted 20 Jan 2015 6:35 pm
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| Buck Rodgers wrote: |
| Jason; I have to agree with Bill. When I took my first lesson and bought my first pedal steel from Billy Cooper (a little over a year ago), I noticed he had a piece of tape on his student PSG marked with the fret numbers and keys. So I marked mine the same way. But it has been an unnecessary "crutch", and I feel I am not learning the positions the way I should. So, as of right now, the tape is coming off. I've never seen a pro using markers, and they have no trouble finding the right frets. Just my two cents. |
That's basically how I feel. My dad was a pro and never needed it. But I've only had 2-3 lessons, so I thought it would come in handy until it gets stuck in my brain. I've also done one for the strings, since I sometimes find myself needing to count to find the right one to play.
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Buck Rodgers
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Virginia (Yorktown)
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Posted 20 Jan 2015 6:40 pm
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| I did the same on the strings. Marked the 4th and 7th strings with a red marker. Also marked the 4th and 7th lines on any Tabs I have with a pink marker. Makes it real easy when first starting. But no longer need that part of my "cheater". |
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Ian Worley
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Sacramento, CA
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Posted 20 Jan 2015 7:08 pm
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Jason, I used this tool http://www.ekips.org/tools/guitar/fretfind2d/ (and Photoshop) to make an overlay for a worn out BMI fretboard. You could use it to create a correct-to-scale overlay then mark it up as you see fit. Easily taped on and removed later.
That said, I agree with the other comments, it will be much better in the long run to force yourself to learn without a 'crutch'. Like everything else on a psg, you will get to know the fretboard, pedals, levers, blocking, etc. through time in the saddle.
There have been plenty of discussions on the forum about all the things that are awkward for a new player on a psg, right hand position, finger picks, shoes, etc. In time, all these things become second nature. Saddle time is the key. |
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chris ivey
From:
california (deceased)
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Posted 20 Jan 2015 8:34 pm
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| my first steel had a piece of tape with the basic couple majors and 3 minors per fret that the pedals made. helped alot at first. |
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Clark Doughty
From:
KANSAS
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Posted 22 Jan 2015 8:03 pm home made help
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Here' something that has helped me when first learning the neck. Hope this helps you...clark
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