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Topic: EZ Method For Hawaiian Guitars To Pedal Steel Paradise |
Bill Hankey
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Pittsfield, MA, USA
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Posted 17 Sep 2007 10:49 am |
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| Players in the 30's were taught by teachers how to hold and play the Hawaiian guitar. The instrument with all the basic concepts have gone through the changes that have developed into a remarkable source of entertainment. The era familiar to well versed steel players occurred during the depression years. Country music, as well as hymns, classical, Christmas songs etc. moved along at a steady pace with the inception of the pedal steel. The steel guitar has no bounds. I'm wondering how well some of the forum members recall those early musical experiences? |
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Eddie Cunningham
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Massachusetts, USA
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Posted 17 Sep 2007 12:36 pm Old Hawaiian players
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| Hi Bill , I remember very well the old late 30s and into the 40s when they played a great deal of "Hawaiian" music on the "Radio" ?? Remember radio ?? There were 4 players in my area and all played 6 string ,low bass , my first tuning also in 1945 and in the Nick Manolof Haw. Guitar method book. I could never figure how the guy on Hawaii Calls' =( David Kelii ) did all those 9ths and 6th chords on an A LO bass tuning !! Took me two years to figure out the C 6th tuning !! Great memories for me !! Eddie "C" ( the old geezer ) |
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Bill Hankey
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Pittsfield, MA, USA
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Posted 17 Sep 2007 1:25 pm
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Eddie,
I would enjoy hearing more of those bar slants and vibrato that you play so well. I hope for good weather before and after the show scheduled in Waltham, MA, at The French Club on Oct. 28th. The traffic gets heavier on your end of the state, making traveling more difficult in messy weather. I heard that last year's show was a memorable time for all involved. |
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Bill Hankey
From:
Pittsfield, MA, USA
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Posted 18 Sep 2007 2:28 am
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| Perhaps I should have refrained from reminding forum members about an era that produced fine musical instruments, automobiles, Franklin D. Roosevelt, 32nd U.S. President, and so many exciting new inventions. E-bay is mute testimony of the significance of modern day thinking. The 30's era according to response interpretation, has no bearing on everyday life here on this forum. But, for what it's worth, look who's rushing about trying to cash in on the craftsmanship of the 20's, 30's, and 40's, by grasping vintage anything of value. This is where hindsight becomes disturbing. Most seniors citizens can recall letting things slip away. Musical instruments, are not the least of all in desirous acquisitions. |
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