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Topic: New Video - Wayfaring Stranger |
Doug Beaumier
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Lonnie Wells
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The Buckeye State
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Posted 25 Sep 2021 5:38 am |
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Hi Doug,
nice job on that old gospel song. I appreciate you posting these videos.
I been playing 6 string lap steel for about a year and enjoying it a lot. Also play pedal steel for much longer. I noticed you use a straight pick for many of your lap videos.
I been using the thumb/finger picks and playing more like the pedal steel. Is there and any advantage to using the straight pick? thanks again! |
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Doug Beaumier
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Posted 25 Sep 2021 8:59 am
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Thanks Lonnie, I too have been playing pedal steel for many years and I use finger picks on pedal steel. On lap steel I use mostly finger picks, and occasionally a flat pick. For certain songs I like the "strumming sound" of a guitar pick, and it's very useful for tremolo picking (rapid notes) on one string. But for most chord work on steel guitar we pick string groups that omit certain strings. For example, if you need to play strings 2, 3, and 5 at the same time, a flat pick won't work (unless you use a combination of pick and fingers).
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Joe Elk
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Posted 25 Sep 2021 9:07 am
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Nice Doug! And generally do not like anything with minor chords.
Joe Elk Central Ohio |
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Doug Beaumier
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Northampton, MA
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Andy Volk
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Boston, MA
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Posted 25 Sep 2021 10:53 am
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I've loved that song for years and appreciated everyone from Jo Stafford to Tony Rice's take on it. Your rendition is terrific, Doug.
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Bob Watson
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Champaign, Illinois, U.S.
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Posted 25 Sep 2021 2:47 pm
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| Nice work Doug, it sounds wonderful! |
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Cliff Swanson
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Raleigh, NC
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Posted 25 Sep 2021 5:45 pm
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So beautiful Doug! I've played this tune on 6-string guitar but hadn't thought of learning it on the lap steel. Need to get it under my fingers now  .
Thanks for posting it.
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Mike A Holland
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Posted 26 Sep 2021 4:35 am
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Always great to hear a new video from you Doug. You have inspired many of us here through the years. I have a preference for the 6 string also. I assume you are subtly using a volume pedal which sounds great. With the numbers of views you get on your YouTube channel I would guess you are the biggest asset for keeping the Lap Steel in most peoples consciousness. What a great effort from you. Hoping to see more videos from you in the not too distant future. You are such a credit to the Lap Steel Guitar world!
Mike |
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Cliff Swanson
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Raleigh, NC
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Posted 26 Sep 2021 6:08 am
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| Mike A Holland wrote: |
Always great to hear a new video from you Doug. You have inspired many of us here through the years. I have a preference for the 6 string also. I assume you are subtly using a volume pedal which sounds great. With the numbers of views you get on your YouTube channel I would guess you are the biggest asset for keeping the Lap Steel in most peoples consciousness. What a great effort from you. Hoping to see more videos from you in the not too distant future. You are such a credit to the Lap Steel Guitar world!
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Agreed!
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Doug Beaumier
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Northampton, MA
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Chuck S. Lettes
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Denver, Colorado
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Posted 26 Sep 2021 8:14 am
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Nice version, Doug. Like you, I love the sound of delay and the volume pedal on the lap steel. Hope you are doing well.
Chuck
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Sebastian Müller
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Berlin / Germany
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Doug Beaumier
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Northampton, MA
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