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Gary Steele
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Columbus, Ohio, USA
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Posted 11 Feb 2009 10:16 am |
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I am self taught and been stuck for a long time. I had a chance to take lessons from Harold Fogle years ago and a few other people and back then i didnt realize the importance and didnt know there was so much to learing a lot and learning it right. There is still so much i dont understand and know. I have all kinds of material but it all kinda overwhelms me i think because i never learned enough in the beginning to know where to start with all this. I would like to find something that explains in detail how to understand the overall picture. I'm gonna be getting with a master of this instrument before long. It would help if i could get a jump on it before i start seeing him. It seems like someone should have what i need. If you think you have an answer please send email or call.
Thanks,
Gary Steele
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Jeff Valentine
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Colorado Springs, USA
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Posted 11 Feb 2009 9:58 pm
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Hey Gary,
Your frustrations are totally normal. There are people who "play by ear" as they say, and people who go down the theory rabbit hole. I've found you have to really do both to have any success in music. Learning how to operate the steel is only one aspect of really learning how to make it work for you. The ears are the key to figuring it out. I'd be happy to talk to you about it and see what your situation is. It probably seems overwhelming because you're trying to do too much at once. If you narrow it down and just get started on a level where you can succeed step by step, you'll be doing it right. None of us have all the answers, but you're doing the right thing posting a question on the forum where there's a total wealth of knowledge. I'd be happy to talk to you about it if you're interested in that. I don't want to post my cell number here, but send me and email and I'll give you my number.
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Randy Patton
From:
Horton, Alabama
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Posted 12 Feb 2009 5:35 am Same Boat
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Gary, I am in the same boat you are in. I have played for quite some time now and I am only learning that the more I thought I knew about this wonderful guitar, the more I don't know! I just converted from my E9 to a U12 and I am totally lost now. The band I just joined is a western swing band and I am having one heck of a time trying to learn to play that style of music. Good luck on your endevors and remember you are not alone!!
Randy
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Joseph Barcus
From:
Volga West Virginia
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Posted 12 Feb 2009 10:29 am
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I think that before anyone could play anything should take the time to go back to the basics of scales and what they do. knowing where all the chords could be located seems to be something one should do as well. a example is we all know that with the pedals a&b down say 5th fret is a D on strings 3,4,5,6,8,10, but add the 7th string in the mix you get the 6 minor to that chord Bm, that we can also get of course with the C pedal but Im just thinking a/b right now. now if we bring the 9th string into play with the pedals down and string 9,7,6 becomes the 4 chord or A , and just letting off the pedals gives us a b7th if you stay on the 9.7,6. all in on spot you have alot of pockets to work your scale work for fast songs. someone said to me one time ( it would be nice if the minor was there at the chord your playing I said it is. if your at the 5th fret pedals down (d) move up one lower your e's thats the minor to that chord. or we all know ( i dont know why im boring you all with this bs) but anyways back at the first fret a pedal and Es raised that is a D, or strings 5 & 8 is the minor to it Dm, or release the A pedal of and it becomes the d7th. just little stuff like that helps one learn what the guitar is doing.
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