Steel licks for the newby!

Greg Wisecup · Post by **Greg Wisecup** » 12 Dec 2010 3:49 pm

Well; a cold snowy day here in Ohio has put my boredom level at an all time high so I decided to try and do something constructive so here goes.

I have spent a lot of time learning licks, steel rides, runs etc. and I've spent MANY hours doing so. "I" learn by watching and listening. I'm not much in to tab, not much theory, self taught, and plenty of time on the bandstand.

If there are green, new, beginners, what ever the correct terminology is; my plan is to help you get off the ground with some very easy licks, some rides, and such and start getting some pleasant sounds out of your guitar. No fancy terminology, no speed picking, no Chinese arithmetic. Just easy explanations to some of the most popular country licks that are immediately recognizable.

I don't claim to be a teacher; just a hack with a nack for being able to learn and explain on a level that someone new can follow.

This first one is very simple to follow. It is one that you may not have heard before but it's a very good one to get started with and you can use it in many places in lots of songs.

It's from the Faron Young song Stop to take the time. Our buddy Cal Sharp is playing the break in the youtube video.

I will continue to post these as long as there is any interest. I hope you enjoy. Let's have some fun!
http://picosong.com/CKV

Larry Baker · Post by **Larry Baker** » 12 Dec 2010 7:46 pm

Greg, I like it. Keep them coming, I really appreciate your time. Larry

Carl Kilmer · Post by **Carl Kilmer** » 13 Dec 2010 10:03 am

Hi Greg, that's very good. I like the way you explain it.
I need every thing I can get to help me along for sure.
Carl

Ricky Thibodeaux · Post by **Ricky Thibodeaux** » 13 Dec 2010 2:42 pm

Hey Greg, keep'em rolling....

Gregg Laiben · Post by **Gregg Laiben** » 13 Dec 2010 5:33 pm

Thank you very much - you do a wonderful job explaining! Please keep 'em coming.

Roger Dillingham · Post by **Roger Dillingham** » 13 Dec 2010 6:51 pm

Hey Greg! I really appreciate someone breaking it down to simple laymen's terms and instructing in a very basic manner for those of us who don't read Tab and don't know a lot about music theory. I think what you're doing is GREAT! Please continue to post anything that you have the patience and time to put out there for us "newbies". I have a lot of experience in country music, but mostly on the six string Tele; only been trying PSG for a little over a year. I can use all the help anyone can throw my way! Thanks again, great job!! Roger

Bill OConnor · Post by **Bill OConnor** » 13 Dec 2010 8:19 pm

Greg this is clean straight forward no stumbling with useless stuff your the man.Keep it coming

Robert Murphy · Post by **Robert Murphy** » 14 Dec 2010 4:22 am

I will be looking for more posts, good job and thanks. I saved it in My Music folder and I can burn it to a cd and practice.

Greg Wisecup · Post by **Greg Wisecup** » 14 Dec 2010 5:52 am

Well; I'm really surprised at the response guys and I'm humbled. I'm gonna get back in the office tonight and get another one ready. If you have any suggestions as to how to make it easier let me know. I'm no teacher and I'm not trying to to get in teaching business. I just figured there were others that could use some simplified learning. I'll get you all another one in a day or so. My buddy; the President and CEO of Dickfer Mfg.

(Dick Sexton) has offered to tab these if the interest is high enough. Thanks, Greg

Robert Murphy · Post by **Robert Murphy** » 14 Dec 2010 2:22 pm

TAB! I don't find tab inspiring. When I spend hard earned money for my biweekly music lesson I have Ernie talk his way through the lick and play slow and at speed while I record and attempt to play along. You should give yourself credit since you've learned this stuff the hard way it comes across as humble advice given to a friend.

Greg Wisecup · Post by **Greg Wisecup** » 14 Dec 2010 5:50 pm

Well; here's another one. The ending outro lick to Pick me up on your way down!
http://picosong.com/CTJ

Todd Nalley · Post by **Todd Nalley** » 15 Dec 2010 12:18 am

please keep them coming !ill be playing five years
this is great to have for any level ! of learning.
to learn a new way is aways great if nothing else.
great job GReat!!!!!!!!! Greg thanks

Mike Terry · Post by **Mike Terry** » 15 Dec 2010 4:26 am

Thanks a lot Greg, these are a real help to me.

Alexander Rehfeld · Post by **Alexander Rehfeld** » 15 Dec 2010 5:14 am

Your teaching is amazing! Thank you very much Greg.

Greg Wisecup · Post by **Greg Wisecup** » 15 Dec 2010 9:39 am

Your all welcome.

Matthew Warman · Post by **Matthew Warman** » 15 Dec 2010 1:58 pm

Thanks Greg for your time and generosity to make these downloads available to all of us here in the forum, will be looking forward to anything you want to throw our way!

Gregg Laiben · Post by **Gregg Laiben** » 16 Dec 2010 6:06 pm

I'm sure hopin' for a long cold winter in Ohio, if it keeps you producing these licks for us beginners

Seriously, wishing the best for you - this is goooood stuff, and you have the right stuff to be a great teacher.

Greg Wisecup · Post by **Greg Wisecup** » 17 Dec 2010 8:49 am

Thanks for all of your comments and emails. I appreciate them! I'll keep 'em coming as time allows.
This next one isn't much but it will get you used to using your B&C pedals which you may not be doing much with. The next one coming I'm sure you will enjoy!
Thanks, Greg
oops! http://picosong.com/CaH

Dick Sexton · Post by **Dick Sexton** » 17 Dec 2010 9:55 am

Lick #1
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Lick #2-Outro to Pick Me Up On Your Way Down
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3__________________________________8--8B____8___8--8B___________________
4____8______________________8 ______________8___8--8____________________
5_____________________8--8A_________________8___8--8A___________________
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Lick #3-B&C Pedal Lick
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3___5_______5----5B___6B----7B___6B----5B___5~___________________________
4___5_______5----5C___6C----7C___6C----5C___5~___________________________
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Greg Wisecup · Post by **Greg Wisecup** » 18 Dec 2010 6:03 am

Ok. I may have short changed you a little on that last one, but I know a lot of don't mess with your B&C pedals too much. Coming up I'll share a few things that uses them that you'll like.
Here's a good ending I borrowed that can be used in many instances, and will be tied to the next lesson that has some B&C in it. Greg
http://picosong.com/CaM
ps: I called that lesson # 3 on the audio. It is actually # 4. Sorry!

Dick Sexton · Post by **Dick Sexton** » 18 Dec 2010 6:46 am

Lick #4….......(8E) = Alternate ending!
1_________________________________________8~~________________________
2_________________________________8~~________________________________
3 _______________________________________________8~~____(8---8)________
4_____________________________________8~~_______8~~____(8E--8)________
5___1-----3-----3A----8____8----8A~~ _________________8~~____(8---8)________
6______________________8----8B~~______________________________________
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8___1E----3-----3-----8 ____8----8~~~_____________________________________
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Carl Kilmer · Post by **Carl Kilmer** » 18 Dec 2010 7:38 am

Greg and Dick, you fellows are doing a great thing for sure.
Wish I would've had help 2 years ago after my accident, and
I had to relearn from the start after my memory was destroyed.
Between you fellows and Mike Archer, I'm gonna play good again.
Was just thinking, this outro would sound pretty on songs like
Release Me and Storms Never Last. I'll have to try that on them.
Thanks guys, appreciate your taking the time to help others.

Carl "Lucky" Kilmer

Greg Wisecup · Post by **Greg Wisecup** » 18 Dec 2010 7:54 am

Thanks Carl. It will work on many songs and that is what I try to put up. Things that can be used regularly. You are playing great Carl. I heard your last tube. You should be teaching us! Greg

Bob Callaway · Post by **Bob Callaway** » 18 Dec 2010 5:34 pm

Many thanks for sharing these licks with us. I really like the K.I.S.S. method. It works for me!
Bob.

Greg Wisecup · Post by **Greg Wisecup** » 20 Dec 2010 9:53 am

Thank you Bob and to all of you.
This will probably be the last one till after Christmas. I may sneak another one in there if I get a chance. http://picosong.com/CHn

I apologize for my bouncing around in this one. I did all of these in the same night and it was a little late. (Plus I can throw the "I am not a teacher") disclaimer out there.

Take care friends, Any questions just shoot me an email. Greg

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