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Topic: c6th - A plug for Doug Beaumier |
Jeff Spencer
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Queensland, Australia
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Posted 25 Dec 2010 1:44 pm |
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I have recently recieved Dougs Lap steel tab and cd's for C6th. I have done some western swing back up work for a singer here in Aus on my little Moody 65 lap steel in this tuning, but this book WOW has opened up a whole new world of c6th.  . Thanks Doug, I have just bought the Pedal steel "big book' and cannot wait for its arrival (although there is years of learning in the lap steel book!)
The simplicity of the arrangments allows for so much embellishment (if desired)and the selection of tunes is brilliant.
Highly recommended to all potential lap players!!
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William Lake
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Ontario, Canada
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Posted 25 Dec 2010 2:16 pm
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Jeff..I could not agree with you more. I also recently got his C6 25 song book and it has not only helped my lap playing, but my PSG C6 as well.
It opened my eyes to what can be done on lap steel.
Nice tunes too 
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George Rozak
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Braidwood, Illinois USA
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Posted 25 Dec 2010 10:07 pm
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Some of us are waiting for Volume 2 - Hint... Hint... 
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Doug Beaumier
From:
Northampton, MA
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Posted 26 Dec 2010 10:03 am
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Thanks Jeff, William, George! I appreciate your kind words. I'm glad you like the book/CD. Jeff, thanks for ordering my pedal steel book/CD. I'll ship it to you immediately.
Yes, I'm working on another 25 song book for C6 lap steel now. Unfortunately I lost the entire month of December due to surgery on my picking hand. I'm recovering slowly and starting to pick a little bit now. I hope to have the new book completed sometime in March. Happy New Year! 
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25 Songs C6 Lap Steel / 25 MORE Songs C6 Lap Steel / 16 Songs, C6, A6, B11 / 60 Popular Melodies E9 Pedal Steel |
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William Lake
From:
Ontario, Canada
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Posted 26 Dec 2010 10:12 am
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Doug...whenever I hear the words "hand surgery" and musician in the same sentence, it sends shivers up my back.
I hope all will be well with you in the New Year and far beyond.
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Jeff Spencer
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Queensland, Australia
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Posted 26 Dec 2010 3:59 pm
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Thanks Doug, Hope the recovery is swift and complete I am with William, I cringe when I here these things spoken about, however, I am sure you guys have seen this? ( off topic I know)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CK2TkN0m1SM
Not to mention Jane Wisnant from the 30's who played lap steel with no arms?
Seasons greetings
Regards
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George Rozak
From:
Braidwood, Illinois USA
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Posted 26 Dec 2010 8:33 pm
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| Doug Beaumier wrote: |
| Yes, I'm working on another 25 song book for C6 lap steel now. Unfortunately I lost the entire month of December due to surgery on my picking hand. I'm recovering slowly and starting to pick a little bit now. I hope to have the new book completed sometime in March. Happy New Year! |
Great news Doug... I'm really enjoying your first 25 song book for C6 lap steel. Looking forward to your next one. Just wondering if you might consider including the song "Tara's Theme" in the next book. I'd really enjoy hearing your arrangement on that one.
And good luck with the hand. As others have said, it gets a bit scary, particularly for a musician. Here's wishing you a great New Year.
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CrowBear Schmitt
From:
Ariege, - PairO'knees, - France
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Posted 27 Dec 2010 5:28 am
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as if steelin' was'nt bad enough Doug 
good to know the surgery's behind & that yer on the mend
yeah, this is a plug from my buddy Eddie J in France fer ya'
Happy New Year to you & yours from our lil' paradise... |
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Doug Beaumier
From:
Northampton, MA
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Eddie Jaudouin
From:
France
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Posted 27 Dec 2010 1:14 pm
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Hello Doug,
Whish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Waiting for your second lap steel book !
Eddie "PYS"  |
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Mitch Crane
From:
1000 Oaks, CA
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Posted 27 Dec 2010 2:59 pm
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Enjoying working through the 1st book and looking forward to the 2nd !
I'm sure you've answered this before, but what guitar(s) did you use for the C6 CD Doug ? |
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Mike Neer
From:
NJ
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Posted 27 Dec 2010 3:16 pm
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Doug is an excellent player and it's always a pleasure to listen to his arrangements. The only thing he needs is a band (out of the box, of course!). 
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Doug Beaumier
From:
Northampton, MA
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Posted 27 Dec 2010 3:43 pm
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Thanks Mike, yes, I'm big on band-in-a-box. Lately I'm trying to use it mostly for bass and drums, and playing live guitar and uke along with it. BIAB works for me because I do a lot of instructional material. One of these days I'll record some full arrangements with guitar parts, harmonies, real instruments, etc... when I get inspired to do that.
Mitch, thanks for your support. I used a Fender Stringmaster to record the 25 C6 songs. I played on the outer neck... and I removed two of the strings so I wouldn't be tempted to cheat and use 8 strings! Happy New Year
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25 Songs C6 Lap Steel / 25 MORE Songs C6 Lap Steel / 16 Songs, C6, A6, B11 / 60 Popular Melodies E9 Pedal Steel |
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Jeff Spencer
From:
Queensland, Australia
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Posted 27 Dec 2010 5:17 pm
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I have just switched from learning a few of the songs on my little 6 stringer ( took it and Dougs book, on holidays with a little amp) - came back home and sat at the console 8 stringer (as seen on the other thread)and dammed if I felt like I had to learn it all over again!!. String spacing different therby slants being different angles, fret markers different, scale length different- therefore string tension and those bottom 2 strings seem a neicence when grabbing string groups etc etc. I must admit it seems to have improved my overall ability. I suppose all I have done now is publicly outline my own lack of talent  ah but what the heck, I LOVE IT!
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Roger Guyett
From:
San Francisco, Ca.
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Posted 28 Dec 2010 9:20 am Doug's Books are great!
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I recently got both Doug's C6 and E9 books - really great. Very good quality publishing - love the spiral bound - and very clearly tabbed out.
Highly recommend them. |
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Doug Beaumier
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Northampton, MA
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