3 months and counting ...

Pete Nicholls · Post by **Pete Nicholls** » 18 Aug 2012 11:58 am

I've been playing steel guitar for 3 months now (and having a ball), and have been thinking about the song I want to use to document my progress. I heard it on the radio this morning! Juice Newton's song, Break It To Me Gently ... Brenda Lee did a great job on it too. Why this song? I think it puts just about everything I have learned so far into one song, a lot of pedal and knee lever work, and a fair amount of chords too! I worked it out this afternoon, and now to try and get a good take on recording it.

Ray Anderson · Post by **Ray Anderson** » 18 Aug 2012 1:06 pm

I'll be waiting to give a listen. I too am a Nooby.

Tavis Anderson · Post by **Tavis Anderson** » 21 Aug 2012 1:36 pm

TURN IT UP!!

Pete Nicholls · Post by **Pete Nicholls** » 21 Aug 2012 2:31 pm

Here it is ...

http://soundcloud.com/petenicholls/brea ... gently-psg

Papa Joe Pollick · Post by **Papa Joe Pollick** » 21 Aug 2012 7:21 pm

You're on your way Pete..Doing real good for only 3 months..

Al Carey · Post by **Al Carey** » 22 Aug 2012 3:04 am

Nice! Are you doing this from tab, or by ear?

Keep it up!

Jason Rumley · Post by **Jason Rumley** » 22 Aug 2012 10:42 am

Very nice. For 3 months you have excellent rhythm and smooth playing. Keep it up!

Pete Nicholls · Post by **Pete Nicholls** » 22 Aug 2012 12:26 pm

Al Carey wrote:Are you doing this from tab, or by ear?

It's by ear Al ... I play guitar and have focused on learning the chord grips, as most of the notes you need for the melody are right there! Thanks for your comment.