SKU: MB.93714M
ISBN 9781513464664. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
This book definitely falls into the category of one of those books no pedal steel player should be without. Written by Pedal Steel Hall of Fame member, DeWitt Scott, this fine text teaches the styles and techniques of playing contemporary pedal steel guitar. In addition, solos are presented by many of todays greatest steel guitar artists such as Buddy Emmons, Lloyd Green, Mike Smith, Nils Tuxen, Weldon Myrick, Paul Franklin, Jerry Byrd, DeWitt Scott and Doug Jernigan. In notation and tablature. Includes access to online audio. E9 Chromatic Tuning.
SKU: 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.