Fretboard Maps for Pedal Steel (E9 Tuning)
Fretboard maps for the E9 pedal steel tuning… Click to view
How To Open Up the E9 Tuning (for Pedal Steel)
Find solutions to the E9 tuning’s enigmas through a deeper study of its lower strings: strings 10 thru 6. Read more…
Pedal Steel Backing Tracks (Where To Find, Info, Types)
Pedal steel backing tracks can help you gain a better understanding of a song, while providing a convenient way to practice playing over chord changes. Read more…
10 Ways to Use Music Drones (And IMPROVE Your Ear)
Finding creative, fun, and effective ways to practice music is a great way to get the most out of practice sessions, and keep you coming back for more…
Practice Strategies
Learning how to play the pedal steel guitar can be fun, rewarding, and worthwhile. The process of learning, and the challenges involved with this intricate instrument, are part the journey. Using strategies that can make practicing more efficient and beneficial, a player can improve their playing with enjoyable outcomes. Here are some practice strategies that
Left Foot Warmup Exercises
It can be very beneficial to warmup at the beginning of your playing or practice session. Since the pedal steel is such a physical instrument, it is very similar to playing a sport in that it requires certain movements/exertions to achieve certain goals. Warming up (stretches, exercises, drills, etc.) is almost standard for any sport,