New beginner E9th lesson from OnlineLessonVideos.com

[David Anderson]

I was asked to do a beginner video for E9th pedal steel guitar. Here is a sample. Let me know what you think.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbfllWyeWU0

Thanks,
Dave

[Jim Eller]

Dave,

Because you asked. I would find it more effective if you were using a SD-10. The SD-12 would look confusing to me if I were just starting on a ten string and trying to watch which string(s) you were picking.

I like the numbered frets and the audio quality.

Just my observations, because you asked.

Looks like a good project.

Jim

[David Anderson]

I agree with you. I did take the 11th and 12th string off of the steel and didn't hook up the rods for the extra pedals. I hoped that would make it a bit easier. I wish I would have had a S10 to use. Thanks for the compliments.

Dave

[David Anderson]

This video is designed to give a beginner the tools to really start playing off the bat. What grips to start out with in order to play chords, how to play I-IV-V progressions in one position and up the neck, and how to play scales as well as two note harmonized scales in one position and up the neck.

My goal was to try to simplify the instrument as much as possible in order to get people playing immediately.

[Brian Kurlychek]

I think the video is nice. I think the price is tempting for someone who doesn't know where to get the information for free (Youtube has alot of the same info). Like maybe a guitar player who is interested in learning about steel. Overall I think it would be a good value for a beginner. Certainly alot better than spending 5 times as much or more for instruction.

I agree with Jim in the fact that it looks like you got 2 broken pedals there and unless you are explaining that in the video, I would be confused as a beginner and I would be concerned my guitar did not look like yours does and not know why.

Just my honest opinon. I hope it helps you and I wish you success with it. Cheers!

[David Anderson]

I believe I explain in the set up portion of the video that my steel has extra rods and pedals. I am planning on having another video out next week with licks for beginner/intermediate players. I will look into using a different steel to make it less confusing.

Thanks for the feedback, I do appreciate it!
Dave

[Joseph Barcus]

looked good from here I didnt give the pedal thing a thought. great beginners instruction

[Don Brown, Sr.]

I don't know how to comment on this one. First thing was, there was no way anyone got a sample of the first few lessons, to see what they were like.

The only portion I got to see was the video doing a G major scale. At that time, I went to the suggested site to get a sample of what the teaching was like from the very beginning of the pedal steel lessons, and found I got absolutely nothing to view.

But while I'm at it, I may as well give my opinion to what I did see and here. The pedals not used wasn't a problem. Nor was the missing strings. And I know at some point and time, a student needs to know that at times they can hold one pedal down, that has no bearing on what string they are playing at that time, and can use the other at the same time. However, I found that part of it, took away from the rest of it..

Why? If I were a student starting out, I wouldn't want anything boring at the time. And, as hearing you explain simply to use the "B" Pedal, and then next you said to use the "A" Pedal. That was fine. Nothing more needed explaining at that portion. As I found that would only lead to confuse a new player.

It's too bad, they don't give a little bit of what each of the "So Far" teaching has been. Then, I'm certain folks could give you a much better answer to your question/s.

Other than the above, you spoke of what strings and pedals you were using, and that part was Ok.

Don

[David Anderson]

Thanks for the comments and complements Don and Joseph.

I thought the sample video would give people a feel for what the lesson is like and how I was explaining the process more than anything.

I tried not to bog the student down with too much technical information. When I discuss tuning for instance, I teach it straight up. Now I actually don't tune straight up, but I felt that if I got into compensated tuning it would be very confusing to a beginner.

The video goes over set up, tuning, bar control, right hand blocking, use of volume pedal, major chord up and down the neck and single note and harmonized scales.

I'll have another video out next week on licks, intros, endings, and getting C6 style out of the E9th neck.

Again, my goal is to give people some tools to get going quickly and start playing the instrument in a logical way.

I do email everyone that downloads the lesson, and ask them to contact me with any questions they have.

Thanks again,
Dave

[David Anderson]

I just wanted to say thank you to the great comments I have gotten from everyone about the video!


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[Daniel Eaton]

Dave, not trying to put your effort down. But I'd much rather that you start at the beginning. Seems everyone is out there trying to make a buck at the expense of the newcomer, with few exceptions that will do their lessons on u-tube or some other site for free.
As a newcomer to this instrument with absolutely no music experience I can tell you that of all the CD'S and DVD'S that I have I am left totally confused.
It took me three months to find out that the picks are worn under the finger and I did not find that out from any of those books or CDs. Please don't be offended with my input but I feel if you really want to sell a new lesson package don't go where all others have gone,take a chance, Columbus did.

[David Anderson]

Thanks for the reply Daniel. No offense taken in your comments

The sample actually starts in the middle of the video and is an example of how I am teaching.

I go through setup, tuning, and right and left hand technique. I believe I show my finger pics and explain that some people use two, three, and even four finger picks and one thumb pick or none at all. I use two finger picks and a thumb which is pretty common.

I tried to make it informative for the total beginner, but not long and drawn out so that it was hard to sit through.

Thanks again,
Dave

[David Anderson]

I should have a the second volume licks video out in the next day or two.


thanks,
Dave

[David Anderson]

Thanks again to everyone for their support!

Dave

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[Bill Hanson]

As a beginner, I purchased both of Dave's lessons. I didn't know squat about the PSG and I understood everything Dave was doing, including the floppy peddles. He even starts with the technique for assembly from the case. That's pretty square one in my book. I often refer to his lessons and I am very happy with the purchase. Good job, Dave.

[David Anderson]

Thank you so much for the kind words Bill. I'm glad to hear that you are happy with the Lessons!

Thanks again,
Dave

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Thanks to everyone who has ordered my videos! More to come some.

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[John Hopkin]

as a lifetime pianist, i would recommend using the correct "fingering" any time that you demonstrate any thing...while i know that fretting and pedaling are important, correct fingering is even more so...no piano teacher would teach the scale using just one finger nor should you...the thumb is the easiest digit with which to pick, and veterans know better, but beginners are easily influenced and should be thrown into the "deep end" of using all the fingers correctly from lesson
#1...numbering the frets was an excellent idea--using 12 strings wasn't...thank you...