Mastering The Lap Steel Guitar Book/Video

Mastering The Lap Steel Guitar Book and Online Video

Level – Beginner to Intermediate

“Mastering the Lap Steel Guitar” is the ultimate guide for beginners to intermediate players looking to master this unique instrument. Written by Rob Haines, a seasoned professional with over 40 years of experience, this book covers everything from the basicssuch as tuning, right hand blocking, and holding the barto more advanced techniques like bar slants, harmonics, string pulls, and the Nashville Number System.

It includes helpful licks, songs, and essential tips and tricks to accelerate your progress. Written in both standard notation and tablature, the book also provides access to online video lessons, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience. With 72 pages, this book is perfect for aspiring lap steel guitarists eager to take their skills to the next level.

Contents Includes:

Introduction/Parts of the Lap Steel GuitarVolume Pedal and StringsTuning and the BarPicksStandard Notation, reading musicTime SignaturesRight Hand Blocking/VibratoThe C Major Scale Using Open Strings in the First PositionThe G Major ScaleE Natural Minor ScaleE Harmonic Minor ScaleChord BasicsPlaying Swing Eighth NotesJoyful, Joyful (Ode to Joy) in the key of GJoyful, Joyful (Ode to Joy) in the key of CDon Helms-Style Intro and OutroThe Nashville Number SystemDon Helms-Style Intro and Outro Nashville Number ChartRight-Hand Technique, Alternating Thumb/MiddleLick Using Alternating Thumb/MiddleChromatic Lick5 5 5 1 IntroYodel LickNatural HarmonicsTuning with Natural Harmonics.The Forward-Bar Slant (F-Slant)The Backward-Bar Slant (B-Slant)Don Helms-Style IntrosMinors Using Bar SlantsG7 String PullThe A6 to A7 LickEffects PedalsBlues ScaleAve MarieAdvanced Bar SlantJazzy-Sounding LickHammer-On/Pull-Off Licks in DHammer-On/Pull-Off Licks in CChromatic Chord Ending LickFake Pedal Steel IntrosJerry Byrd-Style Ending LickEnding Using Harmonics OnlyIntro Using Full Sixth ChordsLick Using 6th to 7thVolume Pedal TechniqueBoogie Woogie LickBackward RakeForward RakePlaying RhythmPalm HarmonicsHarmonics Using the Third FingerLicks that Include Open StringsMidnight RideLost LoveFinal Advice: Continue LearningAbout the Author