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Topic: Some things that make the steel a challenge. |
Bob Doran
From:
Ames, Iowa, USA
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Posted 5 Nov 2004 3:19 am |
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1) Blocking
2) Has to be played perfectly to sound right.
There are 3 intruments that demand absolute perfection, the steel, violin and bagpipes. These 3, poorly played, are horrible on the ear.
3) An infinite number of chord permutations and combinations to choose from.
4) All those pedals and levers. Brings multi-tasking to a whole new level!
5) Volume pedal
6) Just tuning
7) Broken strings
 Proper vibrato
9) Rather strange arrangement of the strings, IMO- Not too logical...(but OK when you get it)
What else can we add to the list?
Bob |
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James Morehead
From:
Prague, Oklahoma, USA - R.I.P.
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Posted 5 Nov 2004 3:28 am
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| How about teardown/setup, teardown/setup? That's when you start to regret not taking up the fiddle! |
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Farris Currie
From:
Ona, Florida, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 5 Nov 2004 3:38 am
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| how about holding on to the bar,keeping picks on fingers,playing proper over the frets,not getting lost!pushing wrong knee pedal,patting volume pedal,keeping cords in good shape,changing strings every once in awhile,good amps.and effects,and proper settings. comes to mind for me farris |
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Ray Minich
From:
Bradford, Pa. Frozen Tundra
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Posted 5 Nov 2004 4:40 am
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Heck, that's my progress meter. How deep of a hole can I get into and still climb out 
Add Harmonics/Chimes to the list.[This message was edited by Ray Minich on 05 November 2004 at 04:47 AM.] |
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L. A. Wunder
From:
Lombard, Illinois, USA
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Posted 5 Nov 2004 8:52 am
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Don't forget the weight! My D-10 assembled is almost half my weight. When I tear-it-down and put it in the case,it becomes 2/3 of my weight! Add the obligatory amp and pac-a-seat,and it can become nearly impossible to handle.
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Carlos Polidura
From:
Puerto Rico
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Posted 5 Nov 2004 9:57 am
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| and how about keeping your balance when you move your foot from pedal to pedal? |
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Archie Nicol R.I.P.
From:
Ayrshire, Scotland
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Posted 5 Nov 2004 10:08 am
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| Having to explain what it is and how it works to the curious. |
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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 5 Nov 2004 11:19 am
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Having to play for people whose only experience with the instrument is hearing the top Nashville pros over the radio.  |
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Gary Shepherd
From:
Fox, Oklahoma, USA
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Posted 5 Nov 2004 3:26 pm
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I think explaining the instrument to people is fun. It sucks not being able to play pedal steel as well as I play everything else though.
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Gary Shepherd
Sierra Session 12
www.16tracks.com
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Howard Tate
From:
Leesville, Louisiana, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 5 Nov 2004 7:14 pm
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| I've had a lady singer jump up on the steel. And I had one lay a lit cigarette on it. That makes you want to leave it at home. |
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Ad Kersten
From:
Beek en Donk, The Netherlands
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Posted 6 Nov 2004 9:25 am
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Hey Howard,
Next time, when that lady gets back, make sure that you have your lapsteel with you  !
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Zumsteel S12U
Yo, Man! homepage
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Les Anderson
From:
The Great White North
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Posted 6 Nov 2004 10:54 am
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Trying to explain to someone why you need 24 strings, 9 pedals, five knee levers and three fingers to play a tune that their neighbour can play on his guitar and needing only six strings and one pick.  
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I am not right all of the time but I sure like to think I am!
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Howard Tate
From:
Leesville, Louisiana, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 6 Nov 2004 12:20 pm
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Good thinking, Ad.
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Howard, 'Les Paul Recording, Zum S12U, Vegas 400 Boss ME-5, Boss DM-3 |
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Donny Hinson
From:
Glen Burnie, Md. U.S.A.
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Posted 6 Nov 2004 3:58 pm
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| The price? |
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Farris Currie
From:
Ona, Florida, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 6 Nov 2004 4:09 pm
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| singer jumping time ,and cutting you off right in middle of your prettiest run.GROWL!!! |
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