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Topic: lever raising string 1 to G# and string 2 to E? |
Ryan Barwin
From:
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Posted 26 Aug 2009 4:32 am |
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I just set up my RKL to raise string 1 to G#, and string 2 to E. (I used to raise both F#'s to G on that lever, but I moved that to LKV, and got rid of the B to Bb lower.)
I've seen this change on a lot of guitars, but I don't really know what to do with it. I can see the V to I chord change, and it's very useful for that, but what other uses does it have? What licks can it be used for? Are there any songs/intros/solos you know of that use this change?
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Jeff Colson
From:
Rockford Illinois, USA
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Ryan Barwin
From:
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Posted 26 Aug 2009 5:47 am
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Thanks a lot, Jeff. That's some really nice playing. I can definitely hear the lever in that tune, especially with raising strings 1 and 2 to unison with 3 and 4. I'm going to try and learn it, or as much as I can without the B to Bb lower.
I'll definitely check out the Paul Franklin thing too.
That's a beautiful Show-Pro you've got, by the way. |
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Dick Sexton
From:
Greenville, Ohio
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Posted 26 Aug 2009 5:54 am Pretty!
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| Real nice playing, Jeff, led me to your other vids. I enjoyed all of them and your smooth playing style. Thanks for posting these... |
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Jeff Colson
From:
Rockford Illinois, USA
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Greg Cutshaw
From:
Corry, PA, USA
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Posted 26 Aug 2009 7:04 am
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Here's six examples from my tab pages. There's a lot more out there but these are the ones I could find in a hurry.
http://www.gregcutshaw.com/Tab/Tab.html
(E9th - Unison strings and high F# to G# Knee Lever)
(E9th - See one way to use the 1st string F# to G# and 2nd string Eb to E raises)
http://www.gregcutshaw.com/Tab/Tab7.html
E9th - 3 Uses for raising the 2nd string 1/2 tone - Key Of C
E9th - Raise 2nd String 1/2 Tone - Example 2 - Key Of C
E9th - Raising 2nd String 1/2 Tone Example #3 - Key of G
http://www.gregcutshaw.com/Tab/Tab10.html
Some Contemporary Sounds - E9th - Raising string 1 a full tone, string 2 a half tone, lowering string 9 a half tone
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Ryan Barwin
From:
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Posted 26 Aug 2009 8:28 am
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| Thanks, Greg! That was incredibly helpful. I love those really dissonant harmonies and how they resolve. And using the unison notes for counterpoint stuff. Seems like it's a very versatile lever. |
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David Doggett
From:
Bawl'mer, MD (formerly of MS, Nawluns, Gnashville, Knocksville, Lost Angeles, Bahsten. and Philly)
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Posted 26 Aug 2009 11:23 am
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| I sometimes use the string 1 and 2 changes in a way different than country style. I use it for fast frailing blues or rock licks, such as the classic Elmore James strumming at the 12th fret in the key of E. I also lower string 7 from F# to E. This is all on a 0 pedal to the left of the A pedal (Emmons order). When that pedal is pressed, my whole 12-string uni neck is all E chord, so you can frail and strum with abandon, and not worry about skipping any strings. |
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Fred Glave
From:
McHenry, Illinois, USA
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Posted 26 Aug 2009 11:44 am
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I have those pulls on my RKL too, with a half stop to G on string 1. I use them a lot. They work great for slow stuff, but there is so much there. I can also lower string 2 E to D/C# with a half stop on RKR, which compliments it well when going back and forth. It really opens up what you can do with the top strings. Paul Franklin and Tommy White have the change too, and it seems that a lot of the modern day players are using it, with some that just raise string 1 to G#. I still lower my B's with LKV.
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