Excel TAB

Ed Shimkus · Post by **Ed Shimkus** » 9 Oct 2006 11:49 am

If anyone is interested, post or email me and I will send you as an attachment two Excel 10-string TABs I created: one a template (16 bars on a page), the other for "Sleepwalk" so you can see what it looks like. You can then print it out and fill in your notation, or use Excel to fill it in (in large, bold, easily read font). If you have Excel but lack the time or know-how to readily create a TAB in Excel, let me know what you'd like (6-, 8-, 12-string; 3/4, 4/4, etc. time; colors, no colors, bells-whistles) and I will create one for you.

NOTE: TELL ME THE NUMBER OF STRINGS YOU WANT THE TAB FOR.

Ed <pre>eshimkus@yahoo.com</pre>[This message was edited by Ed Shimkus on 09 October 2006 at 12:50 PM.][This message was edited by Ed Shimkus on 11 October 2006 at 01:17 PM.]

David Collins · Post by **David Collins** » 9 Oct 2006 12:54 pm

Hi Ed,

I'd love to have a copy!

Thanks,

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Ed Shimkus · Post by **Ed Shimkus** » 9 Oct 2006 6:57 pm

Dave, the TAB is in the mail.

Ed

Mel Taylor · Post by **Mel Taylor** » 9 Oct 2006 8:11 pm

Hi Ed, I would appreciate an excel template for a 10 string lap steel. I have tried to create one on my own but since I am new at this it's not very good.
Thanks,
Mel Taylor

Ed Shimkus · Post by **Ed Shimkus** » 9 Oct 2006 8:57 pm

Mel, I emailed the TAB. Be glad to help you with Excel if you would like; can create a TAB to your liking.

Ed

David Collins · Post by **David Collins** » 10 Oct 2006 3:28 am

Ed,

Got it! Looks good!

Thanks,

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Mel Taylor · Post by **Mel Taylor** » 10 Oct 2006 4:08 am

Hi Ed,
I received the file and it looks great. Thanks a bunch. I will get back to you soon for more help with excel.
Mel Taylor

J Hollenberg · Post by **J Hollenberg** » 10 Oct 2006 6:09 am

Hi Ed,

I would like to have a copy

Thanks in advance,
Jack Hollenberg
jhollenberg@planet.nl

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Don Kona Woods · Post by **Don Kona Woods** » 10 Oct 2006 8:34 am

Ed,
I would like a copy. Thanks much.

Don

Gale Huey · Post by **Gale Huey** » 10 Oct 2006 9:19 am

Count me in to , please. Thanks GH

Sherman Willden · Post by **Sherman Willden** » 11 Oct 2006 6:43 am

Wow. I just opened the file and printed out the first page of Sleepwalk without even reading how to do it. Very extensive work and very nice. I can't say enough. I am not that familiar with Excel but with Ed's document I'm confident that I will be able to use it.

I just found Excel for Dummies that I bought at a used book store and never read. Guess I will have to dig into it.

Thank you very much, Ed.

Sherman[This message was edited by Sherman Willden on 11 October 2006 at 07:48 AM.]

Ed Shimkus · Post by **Ed Shimkus** » 11 Oct 2006 8:06 am

I have received many requests for the Excel template, which I am continually upgrading - and will continue to do so. Since I have never used TABs, your input aids my learning process. I will automatically send out updates and other suggestions I receive until you scream Uncle! NOTE: TELL ME THE NUMBER OF STRINGS YOU WANT THE TAB WRITTEN FOR.

Excel is a neat program with many possibilities, from TAB creation, financial tracking, to calculating the average frequency of tripping over your pedal-to-amp cable based on shoe size, style, and beverage intake.

Although it can be complex, Excel's basic functions are more mystique than difficult (it's a lot easier than PSG). If anyone would like a tutorial, I have a few good ones that I DL'ed and will be happy to send. There are also a few very good university and private web sites that have excellent tutorials that I can point you to. If you need bedtime reading, John Walkenbach is THE Excel guru and he puts out a 1000 page volume on Excel each time Microsoft updates the program. ("Excel XXXX Bible," where XXXX is the version year of Excel - like "Excel 2003 Bible" - which includes a searchable CD of the book and formatting examples) Amazon has it for $26 and free shipping!!! (It lists for $40). And feel free to email me with Excel questions and I'll be happy to help.

To those of you who have thanked me for my efforts, let me thank you for your efforts. I am a keyboard musician who is new to PSG. This forum is a goldmine of tips, tricks, and advice from a lot of hard working folks who generously and unselfishly donate their time and resources. I appreciate it. [This message was edited by Ed Shimkus on 11 October 2006 at 10:17 AM.][This message was edited by Ed Shimkus on 11 October 2006 at 10:19 AM.]

Dan Haas · Post by **Dan Haas** » 11 Oct 2006 8:24 am

I'll take a copy of the TABS.

Thank you

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Hal Stackhouse · Post by **Hal Stackhouse** » 11 Oct 2006 9:36 am

please email me a copy also.
thanks
Hal

hstack@lanset.com

Allen Cain · Post by **Allen Cain** » 11 Oct 2006 2:20 pm

I would like a copy. 10 String e9th. Thanks much: Allen

Allen Cain · Post by **Allen Cain** » 11 Oct 2006 2:22 pm

forgot to give you email : thecains@sbcglobal,net thanks

John Caprara · Post by **John Caprara** » 11 Oct 2006 4:45 pm

I am new here and would really appreciate your tab and template to get started.
john

Jerry Earle · Post by **Jerry Earle** » 12 Oct 2006 4:40 am

I would like a copy please.Thank you!

Sherman Willden · Post by **Sherman Willden** » 12 Oct 2006 7:00 am

Thanks for the update, Ed

Sherman

Daniel Iribarren · Post by **Daniel Iribarren** » 13 Oct 2006 1:53 am

Hi Ed,
I'd love a copy of the tab and template for 12 string if you have it worked out. Thanks a bunch,

Daniel

daniri@hotmail.com

Graham · Post by **Graham** » 15 Oct 2006 3:35 pm

Hi Ed;
Would like a copy for 10 string E9th.

Thanks!!

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Jerry Earle · Post by **Jerry Earle** » 17 Oct 2006 9:45 am

Thanks very much for the copy of sleepwalk. Great job. I was wondering are doing any other pedal steel guitar tabs for 10 string E9th?

Ed Shimkus · Post by **Ed Shimkus** » 17 Oct 2006 10:22 am

Thanks Jerry.

Sleepwalk is my first attempt at a complete TAB. New to the PSG, my goal is to learn the fretboard quickly so I can use sheet music instead of TAB; I think writing TAB will help me in that regard. Composing and arranging for the PSG, which I have done for keyboards, also helps me understand why I might want to use the middle-C on the 6th string rather than that on the 9th to create a more "soulful" sound via a long slide, e.g.

If you have something you would like me to TAB (or at least attempt to) let me know: I'd be happy to give it a try.

Ed

Dick Sexton · Post by **Dick Sexton** » 22 Oct 2006 1:30 pm

Ed, If you can,I too would like a copy of the Exel tab you've done. I'm using 10 string E9. Thank you, DS

Donald Jeunette · Post by **Donald Jeunette** » 25 Oct 2006 2:06 pm

I too would like a copy of the Exel tab you've done. I'm using 10 string E9. Thank you, Don JEUNETTE

jeun00@msn.com