Any experience with Buddy Emmon's "Basic C6th" course?

Jack Kilbride · From: North Carolina, USA

I purchased my first D10 3 weeks ago and am looking to get good at it. Being that money is tight, I want to know what's contained within the book above. IN terms of technique and theory and what not. Any other C6th resources would also be appreciated! Thanks.
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Steve Hitsman · From: Waterloo, IL

That would be the best one to start with... uh, with which to start.

Dan Beller-McKenna · From: Durham, New Hampshire, USA

That's the one that really unlocked C6 for me. Very straightforward and clear.

Gary Spaeth · From: Wisconsin, USA

it's great.

Ron Hogan · From: Nashville, TN, usa

But listen to it often. When you think you’re done with it, listen again months and years later. It becomes clearer all the time. Ideas are unlocked.

I even would listen to it while driving to lock it in my memory.

Much what you hear in this clip is “Emmonized”.

https://youtu.be/o7Pu2x3KCT0?si=j_ThvGhppEGx-NlL

Ron Funk · From: Ballwin, Missouri

Ron Hogan

I'm gonna piggy back on your comment about listening to instructional CDs while driving around in the car.

I've done the same thing myself....kind of like that "Books on Tape" concept for cars a number of years ago.
Dunno why sometimes things 'clicked' during those rides - but sure glad they did!

It sure helps to take advantage of all the 'spare time' we might have.

Kind regards
Ron

Roger Rettig · From: Naples, FL

It's well worth making sure your copy has the CD with it.

Buddy's calm and confident voice explains things in a clear and logical way and, in fact, goes further than verbalizing what's in the book.

In my opinion, his 'Basic C6th' is the best value out there. It got me 'situated' and gave me a grasp of the fundamentals. And yes - go back and revisit it; you'll always learn something new as your perspective improves.
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Dave Meis · From: Olympic Peninsula, Washington, USA

Is this course still available?

Ron Hogan · From: Nashville, TN, usa

Dave,
Call them and order it. He donated money to the country music Hall of Fame in the name of Buddy’s wife.

https://steelguitars.me/

Roger Rettig · From: Naples, FL

Jim Palenscar has them (or he did until very recently).

See Forum 'links': Steel Guitars of North Country.
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Douglas Schuch · From: Valencia, Philippines

I've got Buddy's C6 Basics course. It's good. But the one that really helped me get going on C6 is Jeff Newman's C6 WORKSHOP video and CD (and book? I can't remember). It's pretty much based on Western Swing, and mostly about playing chords, not single-note stuff. And it's simple enough even a dumbace like me can understand.

I also recommend downloading Herb Steiner's free PDF about chords on C6 - it's my go-to reference when trying to find a different chord position, or a chord I'm not so familiar with. I think you can still download it from his webpage.

Also, Trap Truly's complete C6 chord charts. I think Ohio Steel Guitars has it on their site for download - be sure do get the instructions as well - a separate PDF. It's more complete than Herb's - and maybe slightly easier to use if you know the name of the chord you need, but not how to get it, as it sorts by chord name. Herb's sorts by pedal or lever, or combos thereof. But both are well worth having available.
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Roger Rettig · From: Naples, FL

I just think Buddy's is the most concise.

Certainly, there are others. Herb's is very useful, as far as it goes. Jim Cohen's C6 for E9 players is good, too.

I found Trap's a bit confusing. Maybe I need that other document you refer too.
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Roger Rettig: Emmons D10, B-bender Teles and Martins - and, at last, a Gibson Super 400!
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Bill C. Buntin · Posted 3 Dec 2024 12:24 pm

Buddy certainly opened up the c6 world for me with this course. In particular if you have c6 tuning that has D on string 1. I played a sho bud pro III for awhile that had a G on top. I missed having the D. Through Buddy’s instruction with this course it converted me to thinking how could you NOT want the D on string 1. In fact that entire specific setup, I still have it and see no need to ever change from it. Very logical. Most practical for me. He inspires confidence. Follow it specifically. Quickly becomes apparent why it works so well.

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