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Dennis Bailey
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Speed picking

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Here is a speed picking course that was published in the 80's. Its out of print so this is my arrangement (or what I can remember of it)
It was called something like: the 1-2-3 speed picking course using 1 pedal, 2 fingers and3 strings.
youtube link:

https://youtu.be/OVIY08AFjeo

link to tablature:

https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/review?u ... aaa681e21f

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also, here is a pic of the tablature:
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Post by Dennis Bailey »

Also, I want to ad a little disclaimer. The youtube video is not monetized. I'm not making a dime by posting this course. The course that I learned some of these licks from is no longer available. I just wanted to share this with someone who may not have had access to it.
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Post by Doug Taylor »

Thank you for sharing that, I looked for this info a few months ago. Very kind of you!
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"The Amazing One Pedal, Two Finger, Three String Song"

Weldon Myrick and Hall Rugg

https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=378190
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Post by Dennis Bailey »

Doug, you’re very welcome!
Lee thanks for posting that link!
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Post by Pete Bailey »

Nice video! I've been working on this lick for a while and have it pretty well under my fingers but I still don't really understand how or where to apply it in a practical manner.

If anyone can provide some insight on how it might fit into a tune or a ride I'd be much obliged!
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Post by Dirk Edwards »

:D Tasty!!!!!!! Thanks!!!!Now I can really fool them for a couple of measures!! :o
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Post by Eric Leikus »

Much appreciated Dennis! So many helpful lessons on youtube and this looks to be a good one. Feel free to add some more! :D
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Post by Dennis Bailey »

It's fun to see how many ways we can use some of these licks!
We can use bits and pieces,
For example: from measure 1 to the middle of measure 2, that can be repeated on any pedals up position. Also the same concept can be used with the fifth and fourth strings, using the A pedal on the 5th string (Emmons setup)...so you are just moving that lick up a string and using strings 4 and 5 instead of strings 5 and 6.

Also from the middle of measure 5 to the end of measure 7 can be used in different scenarios...you can use it as a 4 or 5 chord lick.
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