E9 Pedal Steel For The Complete Beginner

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[@redmud69]

This is one of the best lessons I have ever seen on KZbin. Well done.

[@scottmayes9047]

Thanks so very much on this tutorial. Very easy to understand. Hope to see more of instructions for us newbies trying to learn and appreciate this wonderful instrument.

[@jwm2777]

I recently inherited a Zum Steel from my father who played steel longer then I have been alive. He passed in January 2013. I had no idea on how to play it. I'm a drummer and know how to play Bass and Flat Top Guitar. The steel just looked to confusing for me, but after watching this video, I have some where to start. I learned a "G" Major scale from another video, but it doesn't sound right. The guy used his B and C pedals. So that leads me to believe he has his pedals switched around.

[@chuckschaible5410]

AWESOME playing AND commentar... always have wanted to learn to play pedal steel... been playing BLUES/ROCK guitar FOR 40 + YEARS... JERRY GARCIA SAID PEDAL STEEL GUITAR IS COMPLETELY THE MOST AMAZING BEAUTIFUL SOUNDING INSTRUMENT, BUT IT'S ABSOLUTELY IMPOSSIBLE TO MASTER, TO REALLY LEARN ABOUT AND GET IT ALL DOWN...JUST SO HARD TO REALLY MAKE IT ALL SHINE EFFORTLESS

[@lawrencegenereux8567]

The reason the G chord changes to a C chord is because the first (called A) pedal raises the fifth of the chord by two half steps, and the second (called B) pedal raises the third of the chord by one half step. That changes the notes G, B, and D (a G chord) to G, C, and E (a C chord) when the A and B pedals are depressed. If you Google "E9th copedent" you will find a chart that shows the string notes and pedal/knee lever changes for the E9 pedal steel. It's really quite involved. Some of the pedal and knee lever combinations do amazing things, but it requires a LOT of practice to put it to good use on the instrument.

[@skellez83]

Yep, exactly. But I am still a bit confused. I wanna get an S8 E9th with 3 pedals, no levers...but I also want to use 6 tunings (C, A, B whatever). Is there a copedent that would allow me to do so efficiently? Cheers.

[@lawrencegenereux8567]

skellez83 When you say "6 tuning", do you mean 6th, as in C6th? If so, the standard E9th copedant will give you a C6th sound (actually an A6th when played without using the tone bar) on the lowest six strings with the A and B pedals depressed. Of course, you won't have pedals to create additional changes, so it would be like playing an A6th slide guitar.

[@skellez83]

Thanks again. Yes, that is exactly what I meant. I don't know how the note disposition on the stings would work but...gonna try! I just hope it'll work well with 8 strings))

[@lawrencegenereux8567]

skellez83 I played a Fender 400, eight string pedal steel professionally, set up exactly as you propose. Of course, it has its limits, but when you become comfortable with the setup, it's amazing how much great music can be played on it. If you're serious about it, I'm sure you'll enjoy the possibilities.

[@skellez83]

Lawrence Genereux very encouraging!!! Thank you)

[@diatonicdoug6525]

First pedal steel video I understand

[@radioman480]

Hi Dave, Great lesson and foundation. I'm looking at your steel and it looks like what I have. My steel is a BSG, just curious as to what make yours is.

[@mrpoolplayer6379]

One question, what is the small black mat under the strings for...?

[@silvrface]

Like others have asked - why make extra movements laterally with the bar to only cover some strings? It’s confusing and seems unecessary, plus when playing just a couple of lower strings you’d have to hold the back of it to keep it from falling. There doesnt seem to be any reason, sound-wise or anything else. Seen this before but many good players don’t do it - so is there a solid technical reason or is it just because you were taught that way?

[@Hungry_Hunter]

A very useful lesson. Thank you.

[@MICHAELREEDJR]

Very helpful video! Helps tremendously ! Thanks !

[@mikekreitzer4394]

Hi Dave, Can you tell me what the difference is between using a "rounded" tone verses a older traditional "half moon" bar? Is this a players preference? Thanks Mike/Ohio

[@angelikabertrand4045]

On your right side, what do you have under your strings. I got my steel today. No clue how to tune. I m a guitar player. Advice. Any beginner class on computer

[@JimSullivanPlacesThatWere]

It's a tuning screw. It's the same as an allen wrench or hex key. You use it to adjust the tension of the rods to tune your pedals and knee levers.

[@SC111952]

and why can you not take the bar and cover all the strings at one time. Why do you haveto cover one string at a time?

[@jerryhubbard4461]

I have yet to see or hear any teacher strum all ten strings and allow us to hear what the open chord sounds. like. Just once I would like to hear that. I have a sharp tuning ear and bet I could tune one of these guitars without an electric tuner.

[@montebrotherton5200]

Seems like your copying off of Troy Bessingmeyers...Troy is the best Teacher.. Don't like copy ctas, all the way down to piece of leather under the strings