| Visit Our Catalog at SteelGuitarShopper.com |

Post new topic Sorry for the silly question
Reply to topic
Author Topic:  Sorry for the silly question
Thomas Floyd


From:
Gilchrist, Oregon, USA
Post  Posted 30 Mar 2017 6:51 am    
Reply with quote

The 1st string is the highest note? The 10th string the lowest note? When sitting at my guitar, is the 10th string closest to me?
_________________
Jesus Loves Me AND The Pedal Steel Guitar

MSA S-10
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail
Scott Duckworth


From:
Etowah, TN Western Foothills of the Smokies
Post  Posted 30 Mar 2017 7:11 am    
Reply with quote

Not a silly question at all! But, you 100% correct... Sort of...

A lot of string 1 being the highest note depends on the copedent, E9, C6, universal, etc.
_________________
Amateur Radio Operator NA4IT (Extra)
http://www.qsl.net/na4it

I may, in fact, be nuts. However, I am screwed onto the right bolt... Jesus!
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Visit poster's website
Jim Cohen


From:
Philadelphia, PA
Post  Posted 30 Mar 2017 7:17 am    
Reply with quote

Yes, we typically call the unwound string farthest from you the first string, and the wound one closest to you, string 10. But string one is not the "highest" note in standard E9 tuning. The 3rd string (G#) is higher than both the 2nd and 1st strings.
_________________
www.JimCohen.com
www.RonstadtRevue.com
www.BeatsWalkin.com
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Visit poster's website
Thomas Floyd


From:
Gilchrist, Oregon, USA
Post  Posted 30 Mar 2017 7:48 am    
Reply with quote

Thanks. I just bought a MSA CLASSIC S10. I don't even have it yet. Suppose to be shipped today. I can't wait! I'm just doing as much studying as I can, reading, youtube,asking questions on the forum.... I'm 63...hope I can learn some new tricks
_________________
Jesus Loves Me AND The Pedal Steel Guitar

MSA S-10
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail
Dave Meis


From:
Olympic Peninsula, Washington, USA
Post  Posted 30 Mar 2017 9:12 am    
Reply with quote

You'll do fine! It'll take about a year to sound bad on it, but there's a LOT of players in Oregon, so, as soon as you can, try to get some lessons..it really shortens the curve! Smile Enjoy the ride! Smile
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail
Thomas Floyd


From:
Gilchrist, Oregon, USA
Post  Posted 30 Mar 2017 9:23 am    
Reply with quote

I've met a couple guys about 3.5 hours away that are willing to help me out. We travel to the Willamette Valley every 4-6 weeks to see our kids and at the same time I will get a lesson or two in. One guy is Larry Behm and the other is Lynn Stafford. I've been playing a Fender 6 String Lapsteel with a band the last 4 years, so hopefully I can switch.... learning the pedals and levers will be the challenge. Appreciate your encouragement!
_________________
Jesus Loves Me AND The Pedal Steel Guitar

MSA S-10
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail
Scott Duckworth


From:
Etowah, TN Western Foothills of the Smokies
Post  Posted 30 Mar 2017 2:37 pm    
Reply with quote

Quote:
One guy is Larry Behm and the other is Lynn Stafford.


A couple of good uns'!
_________________
Amateur Radio Operator NA4IT (Extra)
http://www.qsl.net/na4it

I may, in fact, be nuts. However, I am screwed onto the right bolt... Jesus!
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Visit poster's website
Thomas Floyd


From:
Gilchrist, Oregon, USA
Post  Posted 30 Mar 2017 3:06 pm    
Reply with quote

They seem great! I'll be meeting them face to face soon!
_________________
Jesus Loves Me AND The Pedal Steel Guitar

MSA S-10
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail
Kevin Fix

 

From:
Michigan, USA
Post  Posted 30 Mar 2017 6:46 pm     63 Is A Great Age
Reply with quote

I started when I was about 28 or 29. Drove my wife and kids nuts. Good Luck!!!!
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail
Kevin Fix

 

From:
Michigan, USA
Post  Posted 30 Mar 2017 6:47 pm     63 Is A Great Age
Reply with quote

Be 64 this year.
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail
Thomas Floyd


From:
Gilchrist, Oregon, USA
Post  Posted 30 Mar 2017 6:54 pm    
Reply with quote

I wish I started 30 to 50 years ago. I actually started playing music after I retired 8 years ago. I started playing harmonica, added a Fender 6 String Lapsteel, joined a band and now want to do PSG. Hope I can learn... the older we are the harder new things are. But it is good.... keeps our minds young.
_________________
Jesus Loves Me AND The Pedal Steel Guitar

MSA S-10
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail
Steve Rosko


From:
Georgetown, Texas
Post  Posted 2 Apr 2017 5:57 am    
Reply with quote

Larry got me started, you won't regret working with him
_________________
84 Emmons D10 PP, MSA D10, Goodrich Omni, Little Walter PF89, PF-350 cabs, Benado Steel Dream II, BJS
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail
Thomas Floyd


From:
Gilchrist, Oregon, USA
Post  Posted 2 Apr 2017 7:32 am    
Reply with quote

Thanks Rosko..... I look forward to meeting him and connecting with a few other PSG players here & there. We live in Central Oregon, but we go to the valley quite often.
_________________
Jesus Loves Me AND The Pedal Steel Guitar

MSA S-10
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail
Mike Perlowin


From:
Los Angeles CA
Post  Posted 2 Apr 2017 11:36 am    
Reply with quote

Thomas, there are no stupid questions. We are all here to teach and learn from each other. And even us more experienced players can learn from newbies who don't have any preconceived ideas, and will ask a question that will make us think about something new.

So please, ask away.
_________________
Please visit my web site and Soundcloud page and listen to the music posted there.
http://www.mikeperlowin.com http://soundcloud.com/mike-perlowin
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Visit poster's website
Thomas Floyd


From:
Gilchrist, Oregon, USA
Post  Posted 2 Apr 2017 11:53 am    
Reply with quote

Thanks Mike P. I'm sure I'll have many questions. AND I appreciate it when others are willing to help.
_________________
Jesus Loves Me AND The Pedal Steel Guitar

MSA S-10
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail

All times are GMT - 8 Hours
Jump to:  
Please review our Forum Rules and Policies
Our Online Catalog
Strings, CDs, instruction, and steel guitar accessories
www.SteelGuitarShopper.com

The Steel Guitar Forum
148 S. Cloverdale Blvd.
Cloverdale, CA 95425 USA

Click Here to Send a Donation

Email SteelGuitarForum@gmail.com for technical support.


BIAB Styles
Ray Price Shuffles for Band-in-a-Box
by Jim Baron