Playpedalsteel.com
An online resource for pedal steel guitar.
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Pedal Steel Resources, Tips, & Advice
Browse our articles and tutorials that are filled with pedal steel advice and information.
Gear and Amps
Information on amps, volume pedals, bars, effects pedals, and other accessories.
Pedal Steel Guitars
Take a look at various brands, costs, and features of pedal steels on the market.
Free Lessons & Tutorials
Learn about playing the lower strings on the E9 tuning, how to EQ your amplifier, and more.
Guides & Downloads
The pedal steel is renowned for being a challenging instrument to play. Containing lots of tips and advice, use these downloadable guides to improve your playing.
Tabs and Chord Charts
Great for learning positions and developing your playing, check out these free tabs and chord charts.
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Pedal Steel T-Shirts & Accessories
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Tunings & Copedents
Information on different tunings and copedents, including C6 scale diagrams and resources.
Recording & Mixing the Pedal Steel
Learn the best ways to record the pedal steel and make the most of your sessions.
About the Instrument
Take a closer look into the pedal steel’s sound, artists utilizing it, and its rich historical past.
Remote Lessons
Affordable and convenient, online lessons through Zoom or FaceTime.
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About the Website
This site was created to spread knowledge about the pedal steel guitar. Established in 2015, it serves as a resource for learning and discovering more about this captivating instrument. The pedal steel guitar is steeped in history, and simmers with potential. One of the most expressive, yet elusive instruments, it continues to captivate ears around the world on a daily basis. Professional artists (Beck, Robert Plant, Alison Krauss, Jack White, Vince Gill, Ray LaMontagne, and Eric Clapton pop into mind) continue to seek its alluring, evocative sound for their records. However the instrument is hardly known by anyone, even though millions of people hear it daily on albums, radio, or in concert. Why is that? If the secret ingredient to a musical recipe is the pedal steel, it seems that most people enjoy the meal but don’t know exactly what makes it taste so good… It’s the pedal steel.
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Casey James