Composed by Jay Leach. Saddle-stitched. First Lessons. Book and online audio. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.22183M).

Guitar (pedal steel) - Beginning

SKU: MB.22182M

Composed by Jay Leach. Saddle-stitched, Children and Young Beginner, Method, Pedal and Lap Steel, Country. First Lessons. Style. Book and online audio/video. 68 pages. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #22182M. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.22182M).

ISBN 9780786687534. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.

This book is an excellent introduction to one of Americas most quintessential instruments, the pedal steel. The first part of the book covers the skills required to play the instrument, including technique for the pedals and knee levers, bar control, and picking. The second half includes songs and licks that illustrate the full spectrum of the pedal steels capabilities. Exercises and songs are presented in tablature and standard notation. The book comes with accompanying audio and video download available online, including play-along tracks.