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Abe Stoklasa

 

From:
Nashville, TN
Post  Posted 24 Sep 2002 3:37 pm    
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Hey guys. I have my girst steel lesson Oct. 3, and I need to know how to read tab. I read the Number system and read sheet music, but I've never tried to learn this. Could someone show/tell me how? Any info would be appreciated! Thanks
Abraham
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Jeff A. Smith

 

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Angola,Ind. U.S.A.
Post  Posted 24 Sep 2002 4:40 pm    
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The lines, from the bottom up, represent the strings on the guitar from lowest to highest in pitch. The numbers represent fret numbers.
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Roy Thomson


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Wolfville, Nova Scotia,Canada
Post  Posted 24 Sep 2002 4:49 pm    
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Start at line one from the left hand side
and proceed across the page. Line 2 etc etc
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Larry Bell


From:
Englewood, Florida
Post  Posted 24 Sep 2002 4:51 pm    
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One explanation
Here is another
The examples are for standard Spanish guitar, but the principle is the same for lap or pedal steel. Jeff's explanation pretty much sums it up. That should get you started.

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Bob Carlson

 

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Surprise AZ.
Post  Posted 24 Sep 2002 8:25 pm    
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He will be able to show you much better than we can tell you.

Bob.
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Steel tryin

 

From:
Macon, Ga.
Post  Posted 25 Sep 2002 11:03 am    
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try listening to the music and follow thw tab. Its great practice away from your steel
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Abe Stoklasa

 

From:
Nashville, TN
Post  Posted 29 Sep 2002 5:06 pm    
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Thanks guys. It's a lot easier than I thought.
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