Hi guys and gals,<\/p>\n
It\u2019s the kind of beautiful spring day in Nashville that makes you want to take your steel guitar out on the back porch and play til CMT starts playing country again!<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s some more things to ponder \u2026 if you want to improve your playing, model great players. Learn their techniques but don\u2019t copy them note for note. Listen for execution. There are several ways to execute a note \u2026 play it a step flat and pop the pedal or \u201cfeather\u201d the pedal for a flavorful, soulful effect. These are Lloyd Green and Tommy White techniques that give steel guitar a unique seasoning not caught by other instruments. These guys are masters of the instrument and there is much to be learned.<\/p>\n
Steel guitar is a musical voice that you are using to communicate what\u2019s going on in your mind to the mind of the listener. The greatest players are the ones who are the greatest communicators. What you say and how well you say it determines how great you\u2019ll be. Remember, I\u2019m not saying copy these guys note for note. Why say a bunch of things somebody else has already said? I\u2019m saying watch and learn from the techniques they use and add to your own unique style. The audience wants to hear what you have to say and you should say it the best you can and always strive to say it better.<\/p>\n
Your buddy,<\/p>\n
Bobbe<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Hi guys and gals, It\u2019s the kind of beautiful spring day in Nashville that makes you want to take your steel guitar out on the back porch and play til CMT starts playing country again! Here\u2019s some more things to … Continue reading