The British Steelies Society

Following a discussion on the USA forum I put this up. Played on the National D8 E13 neck. A bit rough round the edges as the necks are the same level making it a bit harder for the slant control. Progressing well with the restoration of a second D8 which should make things a little easier.

https://soundcloud.com/mike-hearn-197524187/blue-jade

Nicely Done Mick.

Your ear is getting good. Keep it up.

Maybe we should have a Video catchup and exchange some ideas. I know you may not be music theory strong but you have a good ear and I would love to chat and exchange approaches.

Very well done Mick
This is a very pleasing arrangement and your playing at the beginning sounds better than the piano in Buddy's version, your guitar sound suits this tune and non pedal has a softer tone than P. S. G.( that's only my humble opinion )

Excellent playing at the beginning, and from 2.18 to the end is mesmerising with everything thrown in and spot on regards harmonics.

A revelation as to what can be achieved on non pedal guitar, you are a source of inspiration to non pedal players, keep them coming
Regards
Robert

Thanks for the comments - most appreciated.

Stefan, as mentioned by others a worthy idea but my computer does not even have a camera. It's old.

As for doing these on lap steel it is a matter of adapting. I listen to whats being played and then hunt around for various combinations of slant and strings. I find the note I am looking for on string 1 and try different combinations around it and then move on to string 2 and do the same etc until I find something that fits in nicely. That's how I did Nightlife, plus using John Eley's chord finder. A very handy tool. Of course scales are essential, and sometimes just blasting away and finding something by mistake and thinking "Oooh that sounds nice".

At the moment I am listening to some Buddy Emmons stuff and playing along. anything is possible, just needs a little bit of adapting. Girl in the Glass, Just Destroyed the World etc are easier on lap steel than pedal steel- You wont always get three note chords but two notes are just as effective. Those at the NESGF would have heard me blasting away on Lloyd Greens "Darisa" while warming up. Adapt and overcome.

Just so much to listen to and learn and play - I just wish I could do it all today.

Well said Mick.

Shame we couldn't video chat.

I'm taking the studied approach as I didn't want to get caught in the "pocket" playing or repeating phrases but unsure of what they are. Good advice on playing around till you find the right note.


I get what you mean with Dyads - two note chords
but I'm keen on using triads if the pedal steel is playing triads or more. forces me to push my limits when adapting.