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Topic: Just learning - Might hurt your ears. |
Brian Waits
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Georgia, USA
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Dick Wood
From:
Springtown Texas, USA
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Posted 17 Jan 2017 12:13 pm |
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We all started right where you did and it just takes time to get it all together. I've been at it 37 years and I'm still tryin but I can't think of another instrument I'd rather play.
My advice is to do whatever it takes to find a local steel player to help you. What might take you months to figure out might only take an evening with someone helping.
There's really no substitute for a live teacher in my opinion. I had two teachers and it took me 4 months to get to a point I could actually go out and be able to sit in and play a little bit.
There's also a ton of stuff on Youtube to listen and practice to.
If you have the desire you will get there.
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Cops aren't paid much so I steel at night. |
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Jim Reynolds
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Franklin, Pa 16323
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Posted 17 Jan 2017 1:07 pm
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To play like that, you didn't just start. Great sound.
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Zum U-12, Carter SDU-12, Zum Encore, Emmons S-10, Emmons D-10, Nashville 400, Two Peavey Nashville 112, Boss Katana 100, Ibanez DD700, Almost every Lesson Jeff Newman sold. Washburn Special Edition Guitar, Can never have enough, even at 80. 1963 Original Hofner Bass bought in Germany 1963, and a 1973 Framus Bass also bought in Germany 1974. |
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Paul King
From:
Gainesville, Texas, USA
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Posted 17 Jan 2017 5:28 pm
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| You are doing great for a newbie. You get a year under your belt go back and listen to these and see how you have improved. Everyone starts on the bottom and works their way us. Keep it up and you will have something you can enjoy for years to come. |
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Jason King
From:
Missouri, USA
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Posted 18 Jan 2017 4:40 pm
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| Keep at it. Your off to a great start. |
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Brian Waits
From:
Georgia, USA
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Posted 19 Jan 2017 9:04 am
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Thank you all for the kind comments.
I am a retired radio air personality that was mainly involved with country music in the 80's and 90's so the steel plays a large part in my music preference.
I've only been playing a couple months and getting everything from the internet without a local instructor. Thanks again for the kind comments and helpful info ! |
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Jim Reynolds
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Franklin, Pa 16323
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Posted 19 Jan 2017 11:41 am
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Brian, where in GA. are you located. We use to live, and still have a daughter and grand children, in Savannah.
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Zum U-12, Carter SDU-12, Zum Encore, Emmons S-10, Emmons D-10, Nashville 400, Two Peavey Nashville 112, Boss Katana 100, Ibanez DD700, Almost every Lesson Jeff Newman sold. Washburn Special Edition Guitar, Can never have enough, even at 80. 1963 Original Hofner Bass bought in Germany 1963, and a 1973 Framus Bass also bought in Germany 1974. |
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Jon Kostal
From:
Westmont, Illinois, USA
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Posted 19 Jan 2017 3:09 pm
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Brian,
I highly recommend the book "Pedal Steel Guitar" by Winnie Winston. Amazon has it. It is the book I used to learn with. I often tell people my teacher was Winnie Winston! It's a great learning tool with CD included with exercises, and a lot of steel history.
Jon |
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Brian Waits
From:
Georgia, USA
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Posted 20 Jan 2017 4:46 am Thanks
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| Thanks Jon, I'll take a look |
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David Weisenthal
From:
Arizona, USA
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Posted 22 Jan 2017 6:34 pm
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Good job Brian! You sound pretty good for a total beginner. I have been at E9 for 18 months and still dont have the guts to post. I agree with Jon about Winnies book. You'll use it for many years.
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