This is the standard-bearer for Pedal Steel instruction books. It is extremely comprehensive in scope. Written by DeWitt Scott founder of the International Pedal Steel Guitar Convention and member of the Pedal SteelGuitar Hall of Fame this course teaches E9 tuning Nashville set-up Pedal Steel with three floor and three knee levers. If you want to learn Pedal Steel this book will show you how. The accompanying recording is insplit-track format allowing the student to play with the rhythm accompaniment the Pedal-Steel solo parts or both. Recording available as an audio download online.

The Hal Leonard Pedal Steel Guitar Method is designed for anyone just learning to play the E9 pedal steel guitar. This comprehensive and easy-to-use beginner's guide includes many fun songs and hot licks to learn and play. An accompanying CD features recorded examples for demonstration and play-along and the course is written by country music veteran and pedal steel master Johnie Helms. Includes:How to set up and tuneAccessories and necessitiesChordsScalesKey positionsTechniques for both handsBlockingVibratoEssential licksSongs in a range of stylesA host of tips