The pedal steel is such a versatile instrument, and it is nice that it provides so many musical ways for a player to play notes. When creating single note melodic lines, riffs, solos, etc., it can be nice to utilize the major scale on certain positions of the fretboard that also incorporate the foot pedals.
Here are some major scale tabs for the E9 neck. These positions relate to the “Open Position” and “AB Pedal Position” that is commonly used in E9 pedal steel playing. You’ll notice that the last diagram is a two-octave scale, that ties both of the positions together.
Feel free to click on an image for an enlarged view! These are all in C Major, and the D lever denotes lowering that string a half step. Enjoy!
AB Pedal Position
Open Position
Both Positions
Thanks for checking out this page, hope it is helpful and makes playing more enjoyable! If you’re interested in diving deeper into playing E9 pedal steel, check out these resources and guides…
The Chord Guide for E9 Pedal Steel (E-Book, Digital Download)
Learn the chords on the E9 neck in a way that makes playing simple and enjoyable…
- Almost Every Chord You’ll Ever Need for E9
- Intuitive and Easy to Use
- Make Use of Pedal and Lever Combinations
- Example Tabs of Chord Movements
- Easily Utilize the Nashville Number System
- Great For Any Key and Style of Music
Includes a bonus section of over a hundred pages of extra chord charts, key references, and more!
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200 Country Riffs & Licks for E9 Pedal Steel
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- Includes Rhythmic Notation
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Right Hand Blocking & Picking Guide
A simple, straightforward, and intuitive approach to right hand technique.
Learn the best ways to block and use practice exercises that quickly improve your playing.
The Scale Book for E9 Pedal Steel
A handy and easy way to reference scales, positions, and more for practicing and playing E9 pedal steel. Includes BONUS tabs and diagrams…
With over 1,000 pages this reference is great to use while practicing and playing