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Thomas Ludwig · Post by **Thomas Ludwig** » 26 Jan 2010 2:41 am

Does anybody know the Jeff Newman course "Up From the Top", a 4 hour DVD that's covering the A&B pedal only?
I play C6 lap steel for 5 years now and I'm looking for a good way to start E9th pedal steel.

Has anybody used this DVD for the start ?

Thomas

Tim Davidson · Post by **Tim Davidson** » 26 Jan 2010 7:53 am

I borrowed the a and b pedal course from a pal which is good but found i had worked out most of the material on it myself - I found Jeff's F and D lever courses really excellent and beneficial and i'd recommend them very highly. They also incorporate enough info about pedals a and b to keep you right as well.

It does depends what your e9th set up is of course - if you don't have the d and f levers that take the E strings 4 and eight up and down then maybe go for the a and b pedal course!

Tim

Zach Keele · Post by **Zach Keele** » 26 Jan 2010 8:38 am

Thomas,

The A and B course is pretty basic, but it gets you moving horizontally up and down the neck, however; if you already have been playing non pedal for a while you may find it to be too basic. If you have a pretty good grip on A and B now, then I would suggest following Tim's advice or going with another course like Herby Wallace's or Mickey Adams (I've never used either), or better yet find a teacher. Good luck.

Zach

Gianni Gori · Post by **Gianni Gori** » 26 Jan 2010 9:23 am

I do agree with Zach.
As an absolute beginner I had found it great and very useful, together with his D and F levers books.
But since you should be already more skilled on the pedal steel it may be a lil' bit too basic.

Alfred Breuer · Post by **Alfred Breuer** » 31 Jan 2010 5:28 am

Hallo Thomas,

I have all Three of the Up from the top videos and would appreciate it if we could get in touch.Please try to call me at around 20:30 (local Time)under the following number 0651-7105324.Usually I can be reached under that number for a good hour, because it is in my
practice room.

Tony Wilcox · Post by **Tony Wilcox** » 1 Feb 2010 2:46 pm

Just call Fran at 704-543-6059. She still has all of Jeff's courses.

Thomas Ludwig · Post by **Thomas Ludwig** » 2 Feb 2010 6:14 am

Thank you guys

Thomas

Mickey Adams · Post by **Mickey Adams** » 2 Feb 2010 7:46 pm

I played Augsburg in 85...still got the T-Shirt!!!

Thomas Ludwig · Post by **Thomas Ludwig** » 3 Feb 2010 1:28 am

Mickey, you were in Augsburg ?
What band was it ?

Thomas

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