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Topic: Albatross - Solo Lap Steel Guitar |
Mike A Holland
From: United Kingdom
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Posted 10 Feb 2019 4:19 am
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O92_n5WxJtg
I was trying to think of a tune that might work for just a solo Lap Steel Guitar. Albatross came to mind! Played on a Gold Tone LS6 Lap Steel fitted with a CC type pickup and tuned EBDGBD low to high. It also works well on D or E tuning! Played through a little yamaha THR10 on the acoustic setting. I hope you all enjoy.
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Jim Schofield
From: Northern Territory, Australia
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Posted 10 Feb 2019 7:15 pm
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I added a extra view to your Youtube tally Mike and will add Albatross to my list of tunes to learn on steel guitar, cheers for the inspiration. |
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Mike Harris
From: Texas, USA
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Posted 10 Feb 2019 7:56 pm
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Nice arrangement. I've always liked that tune. Did you consider harmonics for that section at 2:23? Just a thought... |
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Mike A Holland
From: United Kingdom
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Posted 12 Feb 2019 8:15 am
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Thank you Jim Schofield!
Mike Harris. Totally agree. I tried it but I could not achieve good enough harmonics playing the bass notes at the same time.
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Mike Harris
From: Texas, USA
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Posted 12 Feb 2019 8:35 am
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Well, I'll bet you could get away with modifying the bass line for the duration--adding bass notes where you can around the harmonic notes of the top line.
hi---------------
lo lo lo lo lo
hi hi hi hi----------------------------
lo lo lo lo lo lo lo
----indicates sustained high note. I hope this makes sense. |
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Mike Neer
From: NJ
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Posted 12 Feb 2019 10:25 am
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Very cool, nice vibe. _________________ Links to streaming music, websites, YouTube: Links |
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Will Houston
From: Tempe, Az
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Posted 12 Feb 2019 5:30 pm
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Nice one Mike |
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Mike A Holland
From: United Kingdom
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Posted 13 Feb 2019 2:50 am
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Mike Harris.....I can only play a harmonic while plucking the string with my thumb.....I just took the easy option!
Mike Neer, Will Houston.
Thanks for your kind comments.....I appreciate them!
Mike |
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Mike Harris
From: Texas, USA
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Posted 13 Feb 2019 5:48 pm
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Mike,
sorry, I should have realized that. I used to play a lot of classical guitar and I think of harmonics as being played with the ring finger (and the index). Sorry about that! |
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