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Topic: PSG & SGF Newbie needing direction!!! |
David Austin
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Warner Robins, Georgia, USA
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Posted 23 Jun 2010 1:01 pm |
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I've played guitar and other instruments my whole life, but never had the chance to own a PSG until now. My father-in-law had two Sierra D-10's and gave me one of his guitars. He has Lou Gehrig's Disease and can no longer play.
I've now started a new hobbie/addiction! 
I need some direction on where to begin with my practicing, studying, and learning proper setup of the guitar. Tuning, rods, etc... I'm looking for a good tuner and thought of the Peterson StroboFlip. Any suggestions?
Also, I want to practice proper technique. That's why I'm asking before I really even begin. I spent a couple of hours on it last night but that's about it, and it didn't take much for me to fall in love with the challenge and the sound!!!!
My FIL's steel sounds may have quit but I'll try to carry it on... any help would be appreciated.
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Jerry Overstreet
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Louisville Ky
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Posted 23 Jun 2010 1:13 pm
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I know Georgia's a big state, but you have a ton of steel guitar talent there. Bill Ferguson, Tommy Dodd, Mark van Allen et al. Look at the member list for your area. Maybe if you would post your city in your profile, someone might contact you.
I thinks it's wise for a beginner to get some first hand info, advice and instruction from an experienced player face to face.
They can advise you on how to progress with your instructional material etc.
It's a whole lot easier to learn the correct way than to try and correct bad habits. JMO. |
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David Austin
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Warner Robins, Georgia, USA
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Posted 23 Jun 2010 1:24 pm
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Thanks Jerry. I made the city correction on my profile. I have viewed the Memberlist and look forward to meeting some players soon.
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Jesse Leite
From:
Ontario, Canada
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Posted 23 Jun 2010 2:23 pm
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Hi David,
I'm in the same boat as you; being fairly new to PSG but have played other instruments all my life. Actually I am a guitar teacher here in my hometown, and we just hit 40 students so I'm very thankful as it is going well for us.
Anyway, from the pedal steel lessons I've taken, I recommend you start and focus on right hand picking technique. Jeff Newman's Right Hand Alpha DVD is great for that! As for chords and scales... there are many great charts and method books available, but I'll do a little self-promotion here as I have assembled some chord charts for E9... if you are interested, see this thread for a link to the PDF. As for books, I really like "Pedal Steel Guitar" by Winnie Winston and Bill Keith. It's a great all around pedal steel method which focuses on E9, but will introduce you to C6 as well.
From one beginner to another, hope that helps!
Jesse
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E9 Fretboard Reference Booklet (Chords & Scales PDF)
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Larry Baker
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Columbia, Mo. U.S.A.
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Posted 23 Jun 2010 2:24 pm
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Another good picker in Georgia is Roger Crawford, also here on the forum
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Jerry Overstreet
From:
Louisville Ky
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Posted 23 Jun 2010 3:23 pm
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I failed to bid you Welcome to SGForum. I can surmise from your signature that you are an accomplished musician so that should make your steel guitar journey easier.
I'm sure someone in your area will be welcoming you shortly as well. Also check the Events and Announcements board for steel gatherings in your area. You can meet other steelers and probably see some gear and instruction at those events. Good Luck! |
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Brett Day
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Pickens, SC
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Posted 24 Jun 2010 8:53 am
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David, I'm from South Carolina, and I play steel, even though I've got cerebral palsy in my left hand.
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Bent Romnes
From:
London,Ontario, Canada
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Posted 24 Jun 2010 9:46 am
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David, Welcome! Stick close to the forum buddies. Here is a well of great information from pros and newbies alike.
Check out Jesse's chord booklet. Here is a man in much the same boat as you. He's played since september but already knows more than the average beginner...why? Because he has played guitar like you. You both know your guitar neck and that's a big advantage now that you are on the steel neck. Good luck!
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David Austin
From:
Warner Robins, Georgia, USA
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Posted 25 Jun 2010 9:11 am
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Thanks so much for the reply's!
Jesse, thanks for the reference guide! You've deff. spent some time figuring the neck out and it shows. Very helpful!
Brett, go after it! Your inspiring!
Thanks for all the welcomes...
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