Having a strong foundation in rhythm can help a pedal steel player’s musicality. Using a metronome is one of the best ways to build a player’s rhythmic skills, and can go a long ways on and off...
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Effective pedal steel technique requires an understanding of the physical components of playing the instrument. The body is used in various ways to get sounds out of the instrument: the left hand/arm...
Drones are magnificent. They allow a pedal steel player to practice many things: intonation, ear training, creating soundscapes, and having fun while practicing. They are such a great practice tool...
E9 Neck – Major Thirds and Perfect Fourths – 4th & 5th Strings
When playing a tune in a major key, it is often nice to have a bag of tricks for playing over the 1 chord. I often find it useful to play major thirds and perfect fourths, and mix these intervals...
A blank fretboard diagram for the C6 neck that can be used to create scale patterns, chord shapes, riffs, and more. Continue Reading