Classic Country Intro in G | Pedal Steel Guitar Lesson

[@JohnnyBBender-u4l]

I’ll say it in Dutch language: Dankzij jouw prettige uitleg en geweldige beeldindersteuning begrijp ik dit moeilijke instrument steeds beter. Dank hiervoor! Groet, Jan (from Holland)

[@rodtande9817]

So basic and effectively presented. This is the best online instruction series on the internet.

[@SteelPicking]

Thank you for the kind words, Rod! Glad that it is helping! Keep picking!

[@superorangeish]

@@SteelPicking Yes! Many people fly through it not realizing it can be difficult to follow.

[@kevinraabe457]

Agree

[@steelguitartim]

Your lessons are explained with exemplary clarity and at a pace I can follow. They are immediately attractive, so that I put them on an iPad, which is then placed on an easel facing the steel. With the amp just behind me I can compare tones and attempt to reach one as close as possible to yours, which a George L pickup on a Carter into a Nashville 112 does not reproduce. I shall continue to learn from your educational approach that I find most effective. I am not a very good player, but the enjoyment of learning is invaluable. Thank you very much indeed. I am Irish and live in France where the pedal steel is almost unheard of. Thank you again, Tim Mercer.

[@SteelPicking]

Tim, thanks so much for the kind words. My son and I are glad to help and also glad for the format to share with or steel family around the world! Keep Picking! Aaron

[@kevinraabe457]

As a beginner this is actually a huge lesson!! It LOOKS so easy but there's actually ALOT going on for my 60 yr old mind with weak work ethic. So I finally got it!!!! It is WAY bitchen!!!! Empowering!! TY Aaron!! If you or your son ever wanted rock lessons on traditional guitar I would show you anything you desired!!! Again, so grateful to you Aaron...you teach so perfectly and patiently!!!! Gratefully, Kevin~ P.S. if you ever want to visit Ventura, Ca, you stay with me no charge!!!

[@SteelPicking]

Kevin, thanks buddy you are to kind. I will tell Jacob what you said. Again thanks and keep picking! Aaron

[@pitol678]

Thanks so much for this. As a non-pedal player just beginning with pedal steel, this intro is really approachable and is a great motivator to keep going. Its encouraging because it allows me, as a beginner, to start making a classic pedal steel sound that drew me to pedal steel in the first place. Honestly, it makes me a lot more interested in digging into technique so I can get improve. So again, thanks for all of your videos and sharing your skill!

[@SteelPicking]

Thanks for the kind comments! We are definitely trying to promote the steel and help each level of picker-pedal and non-pedal. We are also looking into making more beginner lessons; so stay tuned for those. Keep picking! Aaron

[@kevinraabe457]

Yes!!!!!! I'm in same boat

[@kevinraabe457]

Aaron , Coca Cola Cowboy fills would be awesome to see/hear!! But I kno, supply n' demand, not to mention your precious time~

[@snakedaddy4293]

Wow, awesome! I am thinking of learning to play the steel. 63 and retiring from corporate life. That intro reminded me of Gene Watson's "Nothing Sure Looked good On You" I love that song. Will be back to learn!

[@SteelPicking]

That's great to hear! I hope that the videos can help you out and inspire you! Keep picking!

[@edwardwalker2061]

Aaron - This is great - Just what a lot of us beginers need more of . Almost got it down in an hour Thank you so much

[@SteelPicking]

Edward, you made my day. So glad the video was helpful. Keep picking! Aaron

[@shobud7561]

Man I wished all this technology and your teaching was around back when I started back in the 70s ... Thank you again ...

[@SteelPicking]

Yes, the videos are really a good way to learn. I like to be able to see a player when I am learning. Thanks! Aaron

[@regularbanjo]

I just found your videos. . . I've been learning pedal steel for almost two years and felt like I had been sort of stuck on a plateau lately. I've just learned this intro and the Hal Rugg one in Bb. . . great stuff!!! Thanks so much and I'm looking forward to learning more.

[@SteelPicking]

Thanks so much, and glad to help. Keep Picking! Aaron

[@ianclampin103]

Thanks for your videos Aaron, they are the best. I have been trying to learn this wonderful instrument on my own here in the UK for many years on and off and find it so difficult. Your videos really explain things so well, and at the level I need.

[@SteelPicking]

Ian, thank you for the kind words. I hope you keep at it and our lessons will help you along your path on the steel. Keep picking! Aaron

[@Kapperman]

Great lick. I defenitive gonna use this one. Thanks Aaron.

[@SteelPicking]

Glad that you enjoyed it, Roland! Keep picking!

[@tommyandtammy1]

You have the best lession's, God bless you.

[@SteelPicking]

Thanks so much! I appreciate the kind words and the blessing. Keep Picking! Aaron

[@davestagner]

This is a great lesson! Really seeing how to do those nice, sliding slurs in chordal motion here.

[@SteelPicking]

Dave, thank you! Aaron

[@Docsjeff]

Very helpful Aaron.Thank you.I'll wear this one out.

[@SteelPicking]

Glad it was helpful!

[@livvyado]

Nice and easy intro,great for us beginners,thanks Aaron

[@SteelPicking]

You're welcome! Keep Picking! Aaron

[@joealan1642]

Great video lesson, best I've found yet, just started on pedal steel so thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@SteelPicking]

Joe, glad to hear you are taking up the steel. Hope our lessons will help you on your journey. Keep picking! Aaron

[@fredfelix8084]

Awesome Video , I am learning how to play the pedal steel your video is very good . Thanks for sharing your wonderful talent ,

[@SteelPicking]

Fred, no problem. Glad to help. Keep Picking! Aaron

[@steelblue1959]

Good stuff Aaron! Stock Intros always come in handy.

[@SteelPicking]

Yes sir. It is always good to have a few to fall back on in a pinch. Glad you liked it! Aaron

[@cincinnatipedalsteel4347]

This is a great classic intro that can be used for so many songs! Thanks aaron

[@SteelPicking]

James, no problem! Keep picking. Aaron

[@akimateru7980]

I love the sound of steel guitar..just amazing

[@SteelPicking]

Thanks! Aaron

[@157river]

Thanks for another great video Aaron!

[@SteelPicking]

You are welcome. Keep Picking. Aaron

[@Bride-on4gj]

Thank you Sir ❤

[@SteelPicking]

My pleasure!

[@timfish9990]

This is a great one, thank you very much indeed.

[@SteelPicking]

Glad that it could help, Tim! Keep picking!

[@mgena03]

Very nice intro i like man 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@mgena03]

Band in a box 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@SteelPicking]

Thanks! Keep Picking! Aaron

[@VidarLund-k5q]

Can never forget Weldon Myrick's intro to Connie Smith's classic 1964 hit "Once a Day".

[@robertsmith6659]

Very clearly explained!

[@SteelPicking]

Thanks Robert, and glad you liked it. Keep Picking! Aaron

[@twine39]

Excellent lesson. Thanks

[@SteelPicking]

Jeff, thanks so much! Keep picking! Aaron

[@terricklee6268]

Great sounding pedal steel. Can you tell me what amp and effects you use?

[@SteelPicking]

Terrick, I am using a Roland Blues Cube Artist amp and a Peavey Pro Fex II effects unit on this lesson. Just got a new Boss Katana - 100Mk II amp and will be doing a video on it soon. Thanks for subscribing and keep picking!

[@larrydering1598]

Sweet country intro. Too cold at home sounds like that. I will put it to good use. Thanks Aaron.

[@travistruckerhunter698]

Why should i want another (when the very best is you) by loretta lynn came to my mind.

[@SteelPicking]

Travis, I will check that out. This intro just fits a lot of good classic country tunes. So, hopefully we can get a lot of mileage out of it. Thanks! Aaron

[@SteelPicking]

Larry, thanks! I am getting a lot of good ideas for songs this will work on. I am so glad for the feedback and glad this was helpful. Thanks! Aaron

[@travistruckerhunter698]

Sorry, but I have to correct myself, wasn´t Loretta, was Charlie McClain

[@donf3739]

Larry Dering, Too Cold At Home is in D, but that is the song I was trying to remember where I heard this lick before, many times. Thank you... 4 years later. 😄

[@Larry30102]

I’m pretty new to PS. To have lessons like this one, among others of yours, draws me in to keep practicing. Thx sooo much. Just one word: patreon or similar? I feel you need some $$ reward for your labor of love

[@SteelPicking]

Larry, my son and I are going to start a Patreon site soon. We hope to announce the details this week so, stay tuned. Thanks! Aaron

[@Larry30102]

Thx will keep my eyes pealed

[@SteelPicking]

Cool!

[@louislamonte334]

Thanks for this!

[@SteelPicking]

No problem. Glad to help.

[@paulwilliams8763]

Fantastic!

[@SteelPicking]

Thank you, Paul! Keep picking!

[@rodramsey1841]

I have found this, finally, to be an outstanding teaching site. However, my MSA was setup to "standard" nashville tuning and pedal/levers. Note: only three knee levers. I want to set it up exactly the same as Aaron so I am in sync on the lessons and practice. I can take it over to the MSA shop in Dallas to have any alterations. Please help me with Aaron's setup.

[@SteelPicking]

Rod, email me a [e-mail].I will send you my set up.

[@danwhite8200]

Awesome! Thank you.

[@SteelPicking]

Dan, thanks and glad you liked it. Keep Picking! Aaron

[@steelgtr]

I like it with the backing track!

[@SteelPicking]

Bob, the track makes it easier to follow. I hope to get more proficient at this. As of right now it is pretty time consuming. Thanks! Aaron

[@rayray6305]

Very Good..! Can't wit til I can get my TV setup goin & my guitar setup too... won't be long...

[@SteelPicking]

Thanks! Keep picking. Aaron

[@DenseSilkyVenom]

fantastic!

[@SteelPicking]

Thank you very much, Kevin! Keep picking!

[@leannedouglas8489]

Very good. I just wish I could see the knee lever action as you demonstrate. I don’t need the smaller video (top right) showing your right hand picking…

[@SteelPicking]

We have a third camera now so the newer videos will show that shot. We are learning and trying to improve as we go. Keep Picking!

[@lesblack413]

Nice intro. Your A B and C pedals seem to be from the opposite direction. Are they C B and A? Pretty straight forward but a really nice way of doing the intro!! Are you also using standard E9 tuning?

[@SteelPicking]

Thank you, Les! On my setup, I have the Zero pedal or Franklin pedal at the first position. Then it goes A, B, C. And, I am playing in standard E9 tuning. Thank you again and keep picking!

[@blndrckr]

Thank yu so much

[@SteelPicking]

No problem, Kevin; hope it helps! Keep picking! Aaron

[@shobud7561]

Good one Aaron " plus with the number system along with it ... Caint thank you enough...

[@SteelPicking]

Ronnie, you are welcome. Keep picking! Aaron

[@23L]

Sweet! Thank you once again!

[@SteelPicking]

Larry, no problem. Keep picking. Aaron

[@jdzialak]

Amazing!

[@SteelPicking]

Joe, thanks. Glad you liked it. Keep Picking! Aaron

[@ivanpainter357]

I ENJOYED YOUR LESSON I AM GOIINGTO TRY IT I HAVE OLD SHO BUD THREE PEDAL BIRDS EYE MAPLE AND A LONG WAY TO GO IVAN FROM ILLINOIS.

[@SteelPicking]

Thank you, Ivan! My dad used to play a Sho Bud that I still have. They make some great guitars! Keep picking!

[@johnmitchelljr]

Thank you.

[@SteelPicking]

Glad to share and hope we are helping to promote the steel. Keep Picking! Aaron

[@haroldsugg6787]

What pickup do you have here in this guitar Arron >>>

[@SteelPicking]

Hey, Harold! They should be Bill Lawrence 705's. I currently also use these on my Mullen. Mickey Adams has a great video on pickup comparisons that is a great watch. Keep picking!

[@ohjordan11]

Do you accept requests for purchase? I would love to have a steel guitar instrumental for the song My Girl by the Temptations for my wedding walk song. It’s a special song me and my grandfather shared who is no longer here to walk me down the aisle. I can’t think of a more perfect way to have this song played than on a steel guitar. You are awesome at this!

[@SteelPicking]

Jordan, thanks for your nice comments. It is an honor for you to ask me to do this song but this is not something that I can do at this time. I apologize. I wish you the best on your upcoming marriage and I hope that you find someone to do this for you. Thanks again, Aaron

[@ohjordan11]

Thank you so much! ☺️ & thank you for responding and getting back with me!

[@thomaspick4123]

Jordan Smith Try David Hartley in England. David adds to people’s back tracks. Intros, outros, lead bridges. Rhythm backings. He may be helpful. On KZbin, look up David Hartley and John Stannard. There are many video clips to see if you like his work.

[@ffreniere]

Nicely done! Are the videos indexed somehow? I'd like to start at the very beginning of the series & work my way thru them all. Thanks.

[@SteelPicking]

No, not really. I did these as a series of 10 or 12. We put them in a generic play list. You might look for the word intro in the title to narrow it down. I think I have done close to 20 different ones in all. Hope this helps. Keep Picking! Aaron

[@edwardwalker2061]

Aaron - Back with you after my summer farm work is done - will restring my Sho Bud Pro 1 You sound so good - do you tune straight 440 ?

[@SteelPicking]

No. We made a video on the tempered tuning I am using. I also find that if I change string gauges I might have to tweek my tuning a little. Check out the video it should help. Thanks! Aaron

[@garyhoetker6646]

Aaron is your e-9th pedal construct the Day (CBA) or Emmons (ABC) set up? The reason I ask is when you say to depress the A pedal, your foot looks its on the pedal on the right and not the left? I join all the others who appreciate all your help and dedication. Thank you.

[@SteelPicking]

Gary, check out our equipment video. In it I go over my set up . Just google steel picking equipment and pedal set up Keep Picking! Aaron

[@SteelPicking]

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[@evelinaromero6888]

Perfect!

[@SteelPicking]

No problem. Glad you liked it. Keep picking! Aaron

[@KountryCuz1]

Thats like The E-9 Tuning !!!

[@rietgillet3256]

Aaron I am 71 year old starting pedal steel I have bought one of my OWN my questionnaires what is THE first thing I must learn to start z

[@SteelPicking]

Riet, so glad you found us and excited that you bought a guitar. Remember to learn things sequential. How to put your picks on hold your bar. Than learn your major groups. Just leave strings 1,2,7, and 9 a lone and work on the others for awhile. Get a good tuner and learn how to tune the guitar and pedals. Learn your fret board than start working on your pedals and knee levers. Than volume pedal. Hope you hang in there! Keep Picking! Aaron

[@richmondscribe]

Sweet! My old Sho-Bud Maverick can't quite get that sweet tone but at least I've got something to aim for. Maybe we could trade guitars????

[@SteelPicking]

Fred, I might have to have the Maveriick and some folding money. LOL Glad you liked this, keep practicing and hope we are helping you on the lessons. Keep Picking! Aaron

[@lewisbighuber7029]

Nicely done Aaron. I can hear myself taking it on into Green Green Grass of Home. Would that be an appropriate application of this intro?Thanks Lewis

[@SteelPicking]

Lewis, I think that would work out well. I am so glad you can find a use for this. The intro lends itself to a lot applications and, that would be a good song for it. Keep picking! Aaron

[@USMC_BABE38]

What model steal gutair do you own

[@SteelPicking]

Erin, I am currently playing a Justice guitar. Fred makes a great guitar and is a good guy to do business with. Keep Picking! Aaron

[@Libertoso]

Oh God I need to stop watching these. I'm learning the piano which is enough already but the steel guitar is my favorite instrument. One day I will get myself a cheap one and make the jump

[@SteelPicking]

Come on in the water in fine! The biggest deterrent is the start up cost. Having said that the steel is such a great instrument. We will be here when you get one. Best to you and keep picking!

[@wgilmourmcfadge]

Arron, I'm new, confused as why you call the second pedal the 'A' pedal?

[@SteelPicking]

Sorry about that. I have a zero or Franklin pedal in my first position. The second pedal is the normal are conventional A pedal. So I have Zero, A,B,C pedals on the E9th. Hope this helps. Keep Picking! Aaron

[@wgilmourmcfadge]

Thanks Sir. From Glasgow in Scotland.

[@SteelPicking]

Cool, I am glad to help. Aaron

[@DoyleHargraves815]

1:00 👌🏻

[@SteelPicking]

Thanks so much. Keep Picking! Aaron

[@joshpritt526]

Country music is not the same without it.

[@SteelPicking]

Yes, that is true. I don't necessarily think it is an age thing; for me I still feel that the steel is an important part of country music no matter the era. Keep picking! Aaron

[@garyarnold4730]

Great video,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,gka

[@SteelPicking]

Thanks for the nice comments! Thank you! Aaron

[@thealaskanforever]

Sounds like an intro from a Waylon Jennings song

[@JohnnyBBender-u4l]

I’ll say it in Dutch language: Dankzij jouw prettige uitleg en geweldige beeldindersteuning begrijp ik dit moeilijke instrument steeds beter. Dank hiervoor! Groet, Jan (from Holland)