Greg Leisz – Tonal Personality
Greg Leisz is like a puppeteer, behind-the-scenes, yet essential to the show. He knows just what strings to pull, at […]
Pedal Steel Technique: Using the Ring Finger as an Anchor
Accurately switching between string grips, and picking the intended notes can be challenging…
Big Sounding Chords for the C6 Neck
Experiment with these chord voicings, and enjoy the benefits of the C6’s frequency range…
Thumb Strum – Chordal Picking Technique
This is one of my favorite picking techniques, and is wondrous on the C6 neck. Its main function is to
Practice Strategies
Learning how to play the pedal steel guitar can be fun, rewarding, and worthwhile. The process of learning, and the
Bluesy Chord Voicings for the C6 Neck
The C6 neck, with its beefy low end – and intuitive, intervallic layout – is a perfect vehicle for…
Buddy Emmons’ Characteristics: How They Can Improve your Pedal Steel Playing
Buddy Emmons had impeccable chops, incredible tone, and ingenuity when it came to the pedal steel guitar; add a smile and laugh to this, and you have “The Big E”… Read more…
Left Foot Warmup Exercises
It can be very beneficial to warmup at the beginning of your playing or practice session. Since the pedal steel
Metronome Ideas and Tricks
Having a strong foundation in rhythm can help a pedal steel player’s musicality. Using a metronome is one of the