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Topic: 1st and 2nd strings |
Billy McCombs
From:
Bakersfield California, USA
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Posted 15 Jun 2011 4:19 pm |
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Some times I think I use these strings to much, Its so much easier to just reach up and grab one when you need it instead of sliding up or down the neck. How about you? I would also like to hear from some of the more advanced players about this. Some times I fill like Im cheating, LOL.
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Dave Grafe
From:
Hudson River Valley NY
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Posted 15 Jun 2011 6:59 pm
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| That's why they're there, Billy! |
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Allan Jirik
From:
Wichita Falls TX
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Posted 15 Jun 2011 8:35 pm
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| As a second time around piker, I've noticed on YouTube steelers who can play an entire verse on one fret, and others who slide up and down the neck all over the place. Both techniques sound great. I'm trying to learn both, economy of motion and also gut-wrenching slides when appropriate. Best of both worlds. |
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Ian Miller
From:
Portland, Oregon, USA
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Posted 16 Jun 2011 2:18 am
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| I find a lot of value in seeking out and using the older 8-string moves when appropriate (think Jimmy Day on the early Ray Price hits), but dang I love those first two strings! Just like with most things in life in general and music in particular, there is an unending amount of neat and different ways to use them. Now if I could only remember what they are once I discover 'em! |
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Jack Stoner
From:
Kansas City, MO
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Posted 16 Jun 2011 4:24 am
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| They are there and I use them, along with the other 8 strings. |
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Jerry Overstreet
From:
Louisville Ky
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Posted 16 Jun 2011 7:49 am
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I thought cheating was the whole idea behind the pedal steel 
Innovators have developed numerous methods to make licks and changes easier and/or unique to the instrument.
There are any number of avenues to get to the same destination. It's just a matter of choosing the ones you want to take.
That you are questioning your own techniques only serves to show that you are a conscientious individual and as such will aid you in becoming a more creative and knowledgeable musician. |
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Rich Peterson
From:
Moorhead, MN
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Posted 16 Jun 2011 8:12 am
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| Jerry Overstreet wrote: |
| I thought cheating was the whole idea behind the pedal steel |
Well, it's an important part of a lot of the songs. |
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Jim Bob Sedgwick
From:
Clinton, Missouri USA
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Posted 16 Jun 2011 9:34 am
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Since when is it cheating to be able to play chords that are NOT AVAILABLE on a straight steel guitar. People today are lamenting the demise of steel guitar. IMO steel guitar would have been dead 50 years ago if not for the advent of pedal guitars. A whole new world of available ways to play are directly related to being able to play notes that were impossible on lap (read straight) steel guitar.
JMO |
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Jerry Hayes
From:
Virginia Beach, Va.
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Posted 16 Jun 2011 10:18 am
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a big AMEN to what Jim Bob said......JH in Va.
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Joe Miraglia
From:
Jamestown N.Y.
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Posted 16 Jun 2011 10:23 am
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| Jim Bob Sedgwick wrote: |
Since when is it cheating to be able to play chords that are NOT AVAILABLE on a straight steel guitar. People today are lamenting the demise of steel guitar. IMO steel guitar would have been dead 50 years ago if not for the advent of pedal guitars. A whole new world of available ways to play are directly related to being able to play notes that were impossible on lap (read straight) steel guitar.
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Or maybe there would be more Santo and Johnnys around. You should hear all they could play on a none pedal. And not just Sleep Walk. Go to U-Tube and take a listen. Joe |
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Joe Miraglia
From:
Jamestown N.Y.
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Posted 16 Jun 2011 10:53 am
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I must add-- Add pedals and you have it all. Joe
ps. Jerry, I also tune my 9th.string to C# open and play 12 string ext. |
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Billy McCombs
From:
Bakersfield California, USA
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Posted 16 Jun 2011 12:51 pm
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Jim Bob I agree with you, but I'm not saying that its cheating. I'm saying that I feel like I'm cheating because its so easy to grab those strings instead of looking for them somewhere else. Heck, I'm glad that they are there. 
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Don Sulesky
From:
Citrus County, FL, Orig. from MA & NH
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Posted 16 Jun 2011 1:23 pm
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Just think about who added those two strings.
Enough said.
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