Pedal and Lap Steel Guitar

This book is a collection of sixteen instrumentals arranged for acoustic lap steel guitar in D and G tuning. Lovely Hawaiian tunes such as 'Aloha Oe' are included as well as more bluesy selections such as 'Whistlin' Blues' and 'Careless Love.' The book even includes an Irish ballad, 'Down by the Sally Gardens,' arranged specifically to be played on a lap steel guitar. Special techniques such as 'bar slants,' natural harmonics,' and 'behind-the-bar-bends' are carefully explained. Includes access to online audio.

This book definitely falls into the category of one of those books no pedal steel player should be without! Written by Pedal Steel Hall of Fame member, DeWitt Scott, this fine text teaches the styles and techniques of playing contemporary pedal steel guitar. In addition, solos are presented by many of todays greatest steel guitar artists such as Buddy Emmons, Lloyd Green, Mike Smith, Nils Tuxen, Weldon Myrick, Paul Franklin, Jerry Byrd, DeWitt Scott and Doug Jernigan. In notation and tablature. All audio for the book is available as a free download. E9 Chromatic Tuning.

Anyone Can Play C6 Lap Steel Guitar is designed for the absolute lap steel beginner. The course will take you through the very basics of getting started, including the proper way to hold the steel, tuning, changing strings, right and left hand technique, as well as licks and positions. Advanced techniques, intros and a classic song are also taught. Rob will also cover topics such as the necessary gear and an explanation of how to get the right sound out of your lap steel guitar. You will learn everything you need to know to have a good foundation for further learning. Rob has included many tips and tricks in this DVD which he has acquired in over 30 years of playing professionally.

Anyone Can Play E9 Pedal Steel Guitar is designed for the absolute steel beginner. The course will take you through the very basics of getting started, including the proper way to hold the steel, tuning, changing strings, right and left hand technique as well as licks and positions. Pedal and knee lever configurations, basic music theory and advanced techniques are also discussed. Rob will also cover topics such as the necessary gear and an explanation of how to set-up your pedal steel guitar. You will learn everything you need to know to have a good foundation for further learning. Rob has included many tips and tricks in this DVD which he has acquired in over 30 years of playing professionally.

One of the most important requirements when playing behind a singer is to know 'when not to play.' This book explains many different pedal-steel fills that can complement the singer. In notation and tablature. Includes access to online audio.

Made famous by the legendary Jerry Byrd, the C6 tuning [CEGACE] for the non-pedal lap steel guitar has many advantages due to its versatility. The tuning is especially useful in playing two and three-string chord combinations and for easy single-string passages. Patience, dedication and many hours of practice are needed to perfect the 'slant' bar positions, especially the reverse slants, but the end result is well worth the effort. This excellent text, written by Steel Guitar and Country Music Hall of Fame member DeWitt Scott, is written in standard notation and tablature. Audio download available online.

Lap Steel Guitar Anatomy and Mechanics' is a complete visual guide to the lap steel. The wall chart includes a large diagram of the instrument and detailed views of its parts. Each part of the instrument is described, along with the various types of lap steels. This wall chart is a great visual for anyone interested in the lap steel, and a perfect addition to the studio or classroom.