These tabs or fretboard maps display the modes of the C Major scale in pockets on the E9 tuning. Learning each of the five pockets can be incredibly helpful for knowing the fretboard. Click on any image to zoom… C Ionian D Dorian E Phrygian F Lydian G Mixolydian A Aeolian B Locrian
The E Lower and AB positions, as well as the Open position on the pedal steel’s E9 tuning, are very useful for all forms of playing. The positions lend themselves well to playing chords, scales, and harmonized melodies, especially when the pedals and levers are utilized. Here’s a tab that displays harmonized thirds in the
Here are tabs for E9 pedal steel that display the modes of the C major scale in the open pedal position. Click on an image for an enlarged view! The E symbol lowers that note a half step. Enjoy! C Ionian D Dorian E Phrygian F Lydian G Mixolydian A Aeolian B Locrian For more
Knowing the major scale modes can be a great help in navigating through chord progressions. Here are tabs for E9 pedal steel that display the modes of the C major scale in the AB pedal position. Click on an image for an enlarged view! The D symbol lowers that note a half step. Enjoy! C
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.
The pedal steel guitar is capable of producing some of the most emotional and intriguing sounds heard in music. Combine these sounds with some heartfelt and mindful playing, and listeners will always enjoy hearing the pedal steel. The following tabs, chord charts, and scale diagrams are a great way to become more mindful of certain