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Darren Jones

 

From:
Leicestershire, UK
Post  Posted 28 Dec 2008 9:54 am    
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Hi All!!

I've been playing pedal steel for about a year (kinda Confused ) the problem im having is im only learning little songs, riffs and intros. If someone asked me to come and play on their stuff id be lost.

Anyone know of any good sites or courses that actually teach you a step by step guide to playing steel rather than just learning songs and solos....if that makes any sense at all haha.

Hope you can help me!! Shocked

Darren
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Elizabeth West


From:
Surrey, B.C., Canada
Post  Posted 28 Dec 2008 11:43 am    
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Darren E-mail me and I'll help you learn the very basics of the steel guitar if your learning E9th only.
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CrowBear Schmitt


From:
Ariege, - PairO'knees, - France
Post  Posted 28 Dec 2008 11:49 am    
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Darren, Winnie Winston's bible "pedal steel guitar" is quite handy for starters
right here :
http://pedalsteelmusic.com/instruction.html
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Frank Freniere


From:
The First Coast
Post  Posted 28 Dec 2008 1:47 pm    
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What Crowbear said.
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Jerry H. Moore


From:
Newnan, GA, USA
Post  Posted 28 Dec 2008 6:18 pm    
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What Crowbear said plus Mickey Adams on YouTube
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John Bresler R.I.P.

 

From:
Thornton, Colorado
Post  Posted 28 Dec 2008 7:55 pm    
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Jeff Newman's "Up from the Top" Series gets you learning the chord positions and fills to play behind the singer. Also helps you find your own style of licks. Lots of good stuff.

Any and everything Jeff Newman did is well worth the money and always very professionally done!! Jeff always went the extra mile to provide you with an exceptional course of learning material.


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Phil Caine

 

From:
Essex, UK
Post  Posted 29 Dec 2008 3:41 am    
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Hi Darren
Like you I have been playing about a year now.
I recommend a good teacher. There are a couple in your area listed on The British Steelies website.
Also, try to find a guitarist to play along to. It really helps.
Tab/tune/rhythm track products are also good. I have things like Buddy Emmons Expedition E9 and Mike Headrick Steels on Wheels. The Forum has a huge list of stuff.
Good Luck
Phil
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Zeke Cory


From:
Hinsdale, New York USA
Post  Posted 29 Dec 2008 5:22 am     Adding one thought
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Darren. Listen to all the good advice these brothers have given you. I might add that as soon as you can, find a band to play with that is willing to let you come along and just play chords (or whatever you are comfortable with). It will do you a world of good, - much more than you can imagine. This can be a scary proposition at first, but after you do this awhile, you will find a couple of licks or phrases you will be playing to death and you will be on your way. This forces you to come up with something, be it right or wrong. You will enhance your learning progress, and will most certainly be hooked. Our best to you in your journey. Zeke
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