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Topic: where do you find a good learning tool? |
Roger Pietz
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Oregon, USA
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Posted 2 Jun 2006 6:46 am |
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| I am new to playing the pedal steel ,just got a williams and am taking lessons from an older gentleman named Lonnie Carroll. Anyone of you heard of him and the things he has done? He has been in the business over 50 years. I hope I can learn just a little of what he has to offer. I am like a baby when it comes to this have to learn to walk before I can run. Any good training tools ,Videos tapes for a beginner? I am not intereasted how fast a person can go are am not impressed if someone shows me how good they are and expects me to do this in a matter of days. With lonnie he explains things to me so I can learn one thing then when I get that down he has me learn a little more. I think this is the hardest instrument out their exept maybe the fiddle. Anyway just wanted to remind some of you its hard starting out, any feedback willbe appreciated. Some people let this stuff go to their heads when they learn a little bit not me I see I have about 50 years if I am lucky to get what lonnie has. Hope I get some good positive feedback. |
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A. J. Schobert
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Cincinnati, Ohio,
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Posted 2 Jun 2006 7:30 am
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| The holy grail is not a "thing" but a person and you have found it! you have a teacher! do you know how many peaple wish they could have a teacher local? stick with it, videos help if you want to go that route get jeff newman, billy coopers cd instructional helps, You invested alot into this guitar right? so maybe if you pick up a few things from videos and then go over them with your instructor? I have never heard of lonnie but it sounds like he really is going at your pace and as you progress you will see that things will become more challenging and before you know it you will be able to do those things, it just takes time, just be glad you didn't pay $1400 for a maverick! |
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Ben Jones
From:
Seattle, Washington, USA
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Posted 2 Jun 2006 7:31 am
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Hi Roger, I'm a beginner as well, and take lessons also. The materials that I have found most helpful thus far are:
-this forum
-Bruce Boutons DVD
-Winnie Winstons book
-and band in a box (playing along with accompaniment has been one of the greatest lessons thus far)
cheers and best of luck,, i am sure others will have many more suggestions |
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Donny Hinson
From:
Glen Burnie, Md. U.S.A.
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Posted 2 Jun 2006 7:32 am
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| You're well on your way already, Roger. Stick with Lonnie for awhile, read and try to absorb as much as you can from here on the Forum, and realize that it's going to take time, enjoyable time! As long as you have a teacher, I wouldn't worry about tapes just yet, just try to absorb as much as you can from Lonnie, and go out and see, meet, and talk to other steelers in your area. |
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Calvin Walley
From:
colorado city colorado, USA
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Posted 2 Jun 2006 8:17 am
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i'm with Ben on this one ,
this forum is one of the best tools you could ask for
Winnie Winstons book comes in a close 2nd
lots of time in the seat, there is no sub. for it,
don't ever give up
even the best player here can sometimes learn something from a beginer so never be silent
if i can ever help in some small way e-mail me
wishing you the very best
calvin
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David Mason
From:
Cambridge, MD, USA
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Posted 2 Jun 2006 9:24 am
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You don't say whether you're bringing some knowledge of music construction along from another instrument(s) - I think a basic understanding of theory makes the "why" of things a lot easier to see. When you know what a 3rd is, what a 5th is, how chords are built, why one chord "resolves" to another and so forth, it really helps make isolated licks and songs connect with each other. Your teacher must certainly know this; my feeling is it's never too early to delve into it, depending on how much time you have to put into music right now.
There's a ton of stuff online and at libraries, and forumite Mike Perlowin has written an excellent introductory book on the subject: "Music Theory in the Real World: A Practical Guide for Today's Musician." Amazon.com has it, as does Mel Bay, a worthy investment of 10 smackers for sure.
If you've got a pencil & paper, two ears and a brain you've got two ears more to work with than Beethoven did when he wrote his 9th Symphony.... plus a steel guitar! 
[This message was edited by David Mason on 02 June 2006 at 10:32 AM.] |
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Charles Davidson
From:
Phenix City Alabama, USA
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Posted 2 Jun 2006 1:13 pm
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Roger,There are tons of great learning aids out for beginners and advanced players,all you have to do is go to the venders link.Bobbe,Herb,scottys,etc.A hands on live teacher is WONDERFUL.BUTTTT a cd or dvd is great also.With these you have no time limit,you can use them as long as you want at your leisure,three PM or three AM.So much out there we did'nt have years ago.So take advantage of it.
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A. J. Schobert
From:
Cincinnati, Ohio,
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Posted 2 Jun 2006 6:36 pm
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| Courage is not always a loud roar but a quiet voice at the end of the day saying I'll try again tommorrow |
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Willis Vanderberg
From:
Petoskey Mi
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Posted 3 Jun 2006 4:16 am
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I think the buzz word for both student and instructor is PATIENCE...
The best pickers don't necessarily make the best instructors. Hang in there it will come..
Bud |
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Charles Davidson
From:
Phenix City Alabama, USA
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Posted 3 Jun 2006 10:45 pm
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| Patience,practice,patience,practice,patience,practice.when you run out of patience,just go practice some more. |
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