think that i'm figuring it out

Calvin Walley · Post by **Calvin Walley** » 5 Dec 2003 9:55 pm

well folks it took long enough but i think that i am figuring out that learning to pay the pedal steel is a lot like building a house when you have neve drove a nail or cut a board . you make a lot of mistake's just trying to get started . but after a while you get a couple of boards right . then you just have to keep building one board at a time it will take a while but in time you will get the house built . ...i guess what i am saying is i am trying to get 1-2 note's right and built the song from there ...one note at a time ..... folks have i got it about right ????

thanks to all of you great folks. i can't say it enough

calvin

Walter Stettner · Post by **Walter Stettner** » 6 Dec 2003 1:03 am

Yes, you're right!

Take one little step at a time, get as much information as possible from other players, sometimes that crazy lick is just in front of you and you don't see it. Everything you learn will be stored in your personal library for future use.

And the best thing is: You'll never grow tired of learning and there is something new to learn every day!

Keep on Playing!
Walter

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David L. Donald · Post by **David L. Donald** » 6 Dec 2003 1:37 am

good approach.
get something to work then add a bit to it.
Really, that's not so far off from how any symphony movement is contructed.

Gene Jones · Post by **Gene Jones** » 6 Dec 2003 5:07 am

....."measure twice, cut once"

Larry Bell · Post by **Larry Bell** » 6 Dec 2003 8:30 am

Gene,
Problem I've seen with some students is they measure themselves silly and then never have time to cut.

Time with bar in hand and fingers on the strings is VERY important for a beginner. Next most important is to have a teacher who can tell you whether you're spending that time wisely. No substitute for a good teacher.

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Bob Carlson · Post by **Bob Carlson** » 6 Dec 2003 8:57 am

Some people say you can't learn to play steel by using tab, but it has sure helped me. Learn to play one song and every time you set down to your steel play it at least ten times. After you've did that for a month you'll notice your playing improve.

There is a lot more to it then that, but until you can find a teacher it will help.

Bob

Robert Jones · Post by **Robert Jones** » 8 Dec 2003 7:56 am

You can NEVER practice too much. One step at a time is a good formula. The lick that you think is sooooo hard to figure out? It is soo simple that it's hard. My own personal experience. I try too hard. Some times you need to just let it flow. I never turn down any advise from another steel player. I have also never met a steel player that won't be more than happy to show a lick to you that he or she has done. All you need to do is ask. Silence is never a key issue to learning. More so when it comes to learning the steel. I learn something on mine every time I play on mine. Best of luck to you Calvin.

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Todd Monroe · Post by **Todd Monroe** » 9 Apr 2016 6:11 am

Stay with it. Keep practicing. A mentor of mine once told me that 90% of success is showing up. Play the same song over and over and over again, and eventually you'll be able to play it blindfolded (or in Buddy's case, in the dark). Also, the forum is a great reference tool. Don't be afraid to reach out to members for advice, instruction, or critiques. Stay with it and keep pickin'.

Paul Stauskas · Post by **Paul Stauskas** » 9 Apr 2016 9:20 am

Pretty soon you'll be ready for C6, Calvin!

chris ivey · Post by **chris ivey** » 9 Apr 2016 9:41 am

calvin's post was from 13 years ago.
i'm sure he's got it down by now!

Ian Rae · Post by **Ian Rae** » 9 Apr 2016 11:03 am

Paul Stauskas wrote:Pretty soon you'll be ready for C6, Calvin!

As many others have stated, it's important not to rush things...

Les Cargill · Post by **Les Cargill** » 9 Apr 2016 12:07 pm

At some point, you have to get the thing out of the garage and play with other people.

Don R Brown · Post by **Don R Brown** » 9 Apr 2016 12:19 pm

chris ivey wrote:calvin's post was from 13 years ago.
i'm sure he's got it down by now!