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Topic: ?`s re the `PF` lever from a `newbie` |
Glyn Bone
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Halifax.Nova Scotia. Canada * R.I.P.
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Posted 8 Jul 2004 2:37 pm |
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Hi Guys,
I was wondering if someone out there could give me some indications of the use of the so called PF lever...uses for it, is it used alone? is it used with another pedal or lever? is it just a `chordal` thing or a `licks` lever?
I will be ordering a new Carter S12 ext E9th 4 x 5 in while and will be putting this lever on it, hence any info. I can get will be much appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Glyndwr |
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Larry Bell
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Englewood, Florida
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Posted 8 Jul 2004 4:08 pm
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Glyn,
There are two principal purposes
(I'm assuming you're referring to the lever that raises 1 and 7 from F# to G# and 2 from D# to E)
1.) 1 and 2 are pulled into unison with 3 and 4. There are many licks that use that idea and we've discussed it at length on other threads
Try this one, for example: http://steelguitarforum.com/Forum5/HTML/007987.html
That describes the unison, in particular the 1st and 3rd strings. The 2nd string raised to E allows you to play a 'double stop' harmony (two strings harmonized).
2.) Pedals down (A+B) Major7 chord
Hold A+B to get an A6 chord, then raise F#'s to G#. That pull raises the 6th tone a whole step to the Major7. It's useful on both the 1st and 7th. The D# to E is kinda just along for the ride on that one.
Hope this helps.
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Larry Bell - email: larry@larrybell.org - gigs - Home Page
2003 Fessenden S/D-12 8x8, 1969 Emmons S-12 6x6, 1971 Dobro, Standel and Peavey Amps
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C Dixon
From:
Duluth, GA USA
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Posted 8 Jul 2004 4:20 pm
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Larry is correct,
A little bit on string 2. Try this when you get your guitar if you have the changes. You are going from a V7 to I chord. The following is an unusual but quite unique resolve using string 2.
1. Engage the knee lever that lowers the 2nd string to a D note. (half-stop)
2. Pick strings 2, 3 and 5.
3. As the notes sustain while the V7 chord is resolving to a I chord, release the knee lever and D note on the 2nd string, and immediately (while sustaining) engage the PF lever raising the 2nd string to an E note.
4. As you do this, bring in the A and B pedals.
What you did was resolve the dominant 7th note in the V chord to the Root note of the I chord. While that is not the way it is usually done, it just give the pedal steel player one more trick in his arsenal.
Note dear friend, you can NEVER have enough
"tricks" that one more won't embellish your awesome journey on the world's most beautiful instrument.
May Jesus nurture your developement; and may he richly bless all of you,
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Glyn Bone
From:
Halifax.Nova Scotia. Canada * R.I.P.
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Posted 9 Jul 2004 4:22 am
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Thank you Larry and Carl...as usual you guys are extremely helpful and have cleared a lot of the `fog` away for me. Now I will have to do a post on that `other` pedal....my 4th pedal which lowers 5 6& 10 a whole tone, with the same questions re used alone or with others.
Again I thank you for your help.
Glyndwr |
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