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Topic: How many of us get started with Winnie's book? |
Travis Bernhardt
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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Posted 15 Mar 2004 11:39 pm |
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Not the very first book--that would be Scotty's book--but one of them. I don't think it's too hard. I think it's just right. Much beginner's material is too easy (and boring), and therefore uninspiring to play. Winnie's book has stuff that actually sounds good, which inspires me to play and practice more.
-Travis |
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David L. Donald
From:
Koh Samui Island, Thailand
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Posted 16 Mar 2004 3:31 am
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Crowbear said "get this", so I did.
I got mine a year ago while I was waiting for my Sho-Bud to come across the pond, and I was studying copedents to decide what I wanted.
Then I got the Manual of style this fall, and my copedent changed some more.
Viva Mr. Winston. |
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Jerry Hayes
From:
Virginia Beach, Va.
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Posted 16 Mar 2004 4:29 am
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I still have my copy that I bought in '78. I'd already been playing but looking at all those copedants in the back was wonderful. I got to check out a lot of different changes and tried out a bunch of them and still do from time to time. Also, around that time I was getting into the U-12 and found the intro thing to Nightlife and transposed it to B6 from that book. I think it has to be one of the best things to ever come along for the steel guitar and should get Winnie & Bill in the HOF....Have a good 'un, JH
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Livin' in the Past and the Future with a 12 string Mooney Universal tuning.
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Mike Delaney
From:
Fort Madison, IA
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Posted 16 Mar 2004 4:31 am
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Winnie and a Maverick for me too. Used to chew taffy candy while practicing so I couldn't curse out loud.
Hello to Mike Ihde, knew you at Berklee a thousand years ago. Do you happen to know where Al DeFino is? |
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David Mullis
From:
Rock Hill, SC
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Posted 16 Mar 2004 6:14 am
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uh huh, dats right!  |
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Bob Blair
From:
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Posted 16 Mar 2004 6:24 am
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| Me too. I still have my original copy, and pull it out and read it from time to time. A great resource, and now a fine source of psg history as well, with all the info about the various players and stuff. Thanks Winnie and Bill! |
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Blake Hawkins
From:
Florida
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Posted 16 Mar 2004 6:48 am
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Count me in! Bought the book in the late 70's and still have it.
Blake |
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Jim West
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Posted 16 Mar 2004 6:49 am
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If it wasn't for Winnie I wouldn't be playing now. Winnie took the time to explain the little things that the other method books took for granted.
I think it would be accurate to say that Winnie Winstons method book started a whole new generation of players, me included.
Thanks Winnie!! |
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John Sluszny
From:
Brussels, Belgium
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Posted 16 Mar 2004 7:04 am
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| Me too.In 1975!!! |
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Dave Van Allen
From:
Souderton, PA , US , Earth
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Posted 16 Mar 2004 7:08 am
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I had already been playing a few years when it came out, but as an isolated newbie with no clue about the existence of the great players in my area yet,(much less the history of the instrument) it proved invaluable. For me the best part was the historical overview, the contact info for MFG'rs and the copedent charts of the "stars"... and the pictures of folks who's names I only read on album covers, or had heard whispered reverently... I don't remember actually learning any of the tunes though...
no Maverick, but a 2 pedal 8string E9 Emmons student model, then my first ZB, an S10 3 & 3.
I prolly had my MSA D10 by the time WW's book came out..[This message was edited by Dave Van Allen on 16 March 2004 at 07:15 AM.] |
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Gerald Menke
From:
Stormville NY, USA
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Posted 16 Mar 2004 7:15 am
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Winnie's book got me started as well. The arrangements all have this classic, elegant sound and are a treat to play. As I didn't have a sound background on lap steel I found it to be really tough going the first few months, and would agree that it's not really a beginner's book per se, I have to stay on my toes to play "Streets of Laredo" right to this day, due to all the grip changes. But as a reference, for attaching faces to all the names on the records, the picture of that 48 pedal George Sell steel, and the suit that dude is wearing (showing the proper way to get a steel out of its case) Winnie's book is my favorite.
Thanks Winnie.
Gerald |
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Ray Minich
From:
Bradford, Pa. Frozen Tundra
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Posted 16 Mar 2004 7:50 am
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Me Too also... 1977. Still have the little record all stored safely away. I was just lookin' at the book last night for some copedent info.
When I read the book these days it's funny how young everyone looks in the photographs.[This message was edited by Ray Minich on 16 March 2004 at 07:53 AM.] |
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Jody Carver
From:
KNIGHT OF FENDER TWEED
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John Cox
From:
Texas, USA
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Posted 16 Mar 2004 8:28 am
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I started out in that book too back in "75". Good book!
J.C. |
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Roger Light
From:
Sheldon, IL
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Posted 16 Mar 2004 8:35 am
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| I did. Me my book and an old late 60's model Sho-Bud Baldwin Cross Over. Oh, the memories of keeping that thing in tune! I still refer to The "Bible of Steel" now and then. |
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Rainer Hackstaette
From:
Bohmte, Germany
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Posted 16 Mar 2004 9:18 am
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| A Market-Rite Thinline S-10 kit and Winnie's book in 1978. How I wish I could close the cover and say: "I'm done. What next?" Oh well, tomorrow is another day ... |
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Nicholas Dedring
From:
Beacon, New York, USA
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Posted 16 Mar 2004 9:19 am
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| Yup, got it the same day, at the same store, where I got the guitar. Also a Sho-Bud Baldwin crossover in cosmetically sad shape, but oddly enough it did stay in tune... and the crossover mechanism worked like a charm... someone had also bodged on a second right knee lever... |
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CrowBear Schmitt
From:
Ariege, - PairO'knees, - France
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Posted 16 Mar 2004 9:25 am
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Yep ! i got started thanx to Winnie and Bill too !
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Zum D10 9/7-ShoBud Professional D10 8/4- Gibson EH150 - Nashville1000
Steel what?
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Robbie Bossert
From:
WESCOSVILLE,PA,U.S.A.
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Posted 16 Mar 2004 9:34 am
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Same here. Still a great way start.
Robbie Bossert[This message was edited by pix1 on 16 March 2004 at 09:37 AM.] |
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Randy Pettit
From:
North Texas USA
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Posted 16 Mar 2004 9:58 am
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| I did too, along with a "Little Buddy" S-10. I still have it AND the little vinyl record, and would STILL recommend it to any beginner. |
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Jody Carver
From:
KNIGHT OF FENDER TWEED
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Posted 16 Mar 2004 10:06 am
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Winnie Is The BEST  |
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Ron Page
From:
Penn Yan, NY USA
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Posted 16 Mar 2004 10:15 am
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Me too. I bought the book before I owned a steel. For a long time all I had was that book and Jeff Newman's LP called "Music To Backup By".
My original of Winnie's book came with the little floppy vinyl record. I lost track of it over the years, but bought a new copy with a CD at Scotty's in 2002. |
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Greg Vincent
From:
Folsom, CA USA
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Posted 16 Mar 2004 10:35 am
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| Me too! |
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Jim Hankins
From:
Yuba City, California, USA
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Posted 16 Mar 2004 10:43 am
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| Yes it was the only thing I could find (along with a used copy of Scotty`s Deluxe method) before I became aware of the other great resources via the internet. For me the Dewit Scott book is the easiest material to get started on. Jim |
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Billy Murdoch
From:
Glasgow, Scotland, U.K.
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Posted 16 Mar 2004 10:46 am
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I bought the book about a year before I bought a steel.
Every time I go thru'the book I get something new from it.
Most definately the BEST starter ever.
Thanks Winnie |
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