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Rick Langdon
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North Carolina, USA
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Posted 19 Jul 2012 11:28 am |
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Just learning Lap Steel and Dobro ... so many tunings to choose from and I want to keep it simple while I learn the basics ... I currently have the Dobro in open G and the Lap Steel in C6.
I am looking for suggestions on any other tunings that a brand new player might want to consider w/o getting way off track and making it more difficult to learn with some consistency ...
Those who have blazed the trail and come to some conclusions, I would appreciate hearing of your experiences and why you chose certain tunings. Thanks.
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Featured demo (played on Appalachian Reso): https://soundcloud.com/rick-langdon/als-workshop
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Ron Whitfield
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Kaaawa, Hawaii, USA
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Posted 19 Jul 2012 12:47 pm
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How many strings on your steel?
What style/s of music do prefer?
With two tunings already keeping you busy, that's one more than enuf until you've gotten it inside and out. I'd make sure to have all the basics, like proper posture and bar grip, ingrained before moving on to more intense learning. Check out the link to Jerry Byrd's course/video at the bottom of my sig for the best answers to your questions. It's the best investment you can make outside of this forum. |
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Rick Langdon
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North Carolina, USA
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Posted 19 Jul 2012 12:51 pm
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Thanks Ron ... both are 6 string ... on the Dobro I am playing some old Bluegrass tunes from younger days (played guitar in several bands back then) some folk and hymns ... on the Lap Steel, I was working on an old Joe Walsh tune (with Felder on steel I believe) and some old gospel stuff ... I will check out the Jerry Bryd links and keep at it ...
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-- Rick
Featured demo (played on Appalachian Reso): https://soundcloud.com/rick-langdon/als-workshop
-- Play on!! |
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Ron Whitfield
From:
Kaaawa, Hawaii, USA
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Posted 19 Jul 2012 6:39 pm
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While Jerry's lessons have a heavy Hawaiian focus, it'll help you acquire the touch and tone that he was famous for and is the backbone of good steel guitar playing, and might even have you developing a liking for that style if you're not used to the good stuff.
Welcome aboard, and good luck. |
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Rick Langdon
From:
North Carolina, USA
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Posted 19 Jul 2012 6:47 pm
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Yep ... I have already quickly come to realize how important touch and tone are ... I am concentrating on those aspects and trying to be tasteful in my playing ... not so concerned with breakneck speed or impressive solos for now (maybe ever) ... the main thing is I am really enjoying these instruments and learning to appreciate those who can make them sing ...
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-- Rick
Featured demo (played on Appalachian Reso): https://soundcloud.com/rick-langdon/als-workshop
-- Play on!! |
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Ron Whitfield
From:
Kaaawa, Hawaii, USA
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Posted 19 Jul 2012 8:25 pm
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| One of Jerry's many comments that impressed me was "playing slow is harder than playing fast, because you can't hide anything". Food for thot. |
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