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Yep, I usually think of it as C# too, or the major 6th in key of E. I’m going to start exploring more ways to use the 2nd string application of this too, have always utilized the lower to D on that ...

Recently started using the D to Db knee lever that lowers string 9 a half step on the E9 neck - have had it for almost 10 years and never really experimented with it until the last few months or so. ...

Been diving into chords and practicing harmony options for some of the E9 main positions. Here are a bunch of chord charts if anyone’s looking for some references/materials for practicing:

https ...

Here are tabs for harmonized thirds along the fretboard for the E9 tuning:

https://playpedalsteel.com/e9-harmonized-thirds-tabs-major-scale-key-of-c/

Here are a bunch of custom-designed pedal steel t-shirts, posters, mugs, and accessories...

https://steelvibrato.com

Been practicing scales and modes a good bit lately, especially playing over chord changes at a position. Want to share these - super helpful for a lot of playing, and really only need to know the majo ...

Thanks for all the responses, a lot more guitar amps being used than I thought. Being open to different tones, which all sound good but distinct in their own way, can go a long ways as mentioned. Make ...

I am curious how many players use guitar amps for pedal steel occasionally (or primarily)? If so, what do you use and like about it?

I really enjoy using tube amps for most playing situations, but ...

Here's a chord chart reference that can be used for finding major, minor, minor 7th chords on E9:
https://playpedalsteel.com/pedal-steel-chord-charts/

Includes every key using Nashville Number Sys ...

Pedal steel lessons via FaceTime or Zoom. Send me a PM or email (casey@playpedalsteel.com) if you're interested.

Thanks,
Casey

Here are some fretboard maps for reference for the E9 neck:
https://playpedalsteel.com/fretboard-maps-for-pedal-steel-e9-tuning/

Here's a chord guide for E9 pedal steel, which can be downloaded instantly: https://playpedalsteel.com/the-chord-guide-for-e9-pedal-steel-guitar/

-Utilizes the Nashville number system & example ...

Just released a new pedal steel lesson series. Here are some highlights...

-An in-depth look at bar control, the right hand, using pedals, & the volume pedal
-Multi Angle Views
-Ways to Pract ...

Hope everyone’s doing well. Here’s a digital download / EBook for $14.99

-An In-Depth Guide to Picking and Blocking
-How to Efficiently and Accurately Play Notes on Steel Guitar with Info, Adv ...

Really interesting to hear all these perspectives from experience, thanks for sharing.

My trouble with pedal steel is it is hard enough to learn all the intervals between strings of a single tunin ...

Emmons’ sense of “playing like he meant it” has definitely been an influence on me. Hearing some audio clips of him practicing without any amplification had an impact on my playing, and made me ...

Here’s an article that discusses the main differences between lap steel and pedal steel:
https://playpedalsteel.com/pedal-steel-vs-lap-steel/

Anyone start with lap steel, and then start playing ...

Hope everyone’s doing well…

Here’s an article about Buddy, and how he can be influential to playing:
https://playpedalsteel.com/buddy-emmons-characteristics-how-they-can-improve-your-playing ...

Hey everyone! Here's a digital download, which has over 1,000 pages with tabs and diagrams...

https://playpedalsteel.com/the-scale-book-for-e9-pedal-steel-guitar/

It's only $9.99 and is an eas ...

You’re welcome!

It doesn’t, has all of the harmonized 3rds & 6ths of major scale for every key, can definitely get the minors from starting on certain string groupings of these…

But, also have a whole Eboo ...

Hey everyone, hope you’re doing well.

Here’s an article/list I wrote about some “classic” songs with pedal steel on them:
https://playpedalsteel.com/classic-songs-that-were-recorded-with-p ...

I’m going to look deeper at the MOYO, Stage One, and Telonics options. I really enjoy the tone of the Goodrichs, and the clarity & frequency response of the Hiltons.

Jerry, how did you compen ...

Hope everyone’s doing well…

Here’s an article about volume pedals for pedal steel guitar: https://playpedalsteel.com/pedal-steel-volume-pedals/

I’m curious if anyone uses volume pedals t ...

Hope playing’s going well…

Here are some E9 tabs for harmonized 6ths, moving up & down the fretboard:
https://playpedalsteel.com/e9-harmonized-sixths-tabs-major-scale-key-of-c/

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Topic: D to Db Knee Lever Uses
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 8 Views: 1084	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 13 Mar 2024 3:45 pm Subject: D to Db Knee Lever Uses
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 8 Views: 1084	Yep, I usually think of it as C# too, or the major 6th in key of E. I’m going to start exploring more ways to use the 2nd string application of this too, have always utilized the lower to D on that ...
Topic: D to Db Knee Lever Uses
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 8 Views: 1084	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 7 Mar 2024 3:18 pm Subject: D to Db Knee Lever Uses
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 8 Views: 1084	Recently started using the D to Db knee lever that lowers string 9 a half step on the E9 neck - have had it for almost 10 years and never really experimented with it until the last few months or so. ...
Topic: Chord Charts for E9
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 1 Views: 1277	Forum Section: For Sale: Music, Lessons, etc. Posted: 2 Mar 2024 12:05 pm Subject: Chord Charts for E9
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 1 Views: 1277	Been diving into chords and practicing harmony options for some of the E9 main positions. Here are a bunch of chord charts if anyone’s looking for some references/materials for practicing: https ...
Topic: Harmonized 3rds for E9 Neck
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 0 Views: 640	Forum Section: Tablature Posted: 27 Feb 2024 2:21 pm Subject: Harmonized 3rds for E9 Neck
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 0 Views: 640	Here are tabs for harmonized thirds along the fretboard for the E9 tuning: https://playpedalsteel.com/e9-harmonized-thirds-tabs-major-scale-key-of-c/
Topic: Pedal Steel T-Shirts, Posters, Mugs, & more...
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 0 Views: 2137	Forum Section: For Sale: Music, Lessons, etc. Posted: 16 Jan 2024 4:26 pm Subject: Pedal Steel T-Shirts, Posters, Mugs, & more...
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 0 Views: 2137	Here are a bunch of custom-designed pedal steel t-shirts, posters, mugs, and accessories... https://steelvibrato.com
Topic: E9 Tabs - Modes/Scales for Open Position
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 0 Views: 778	Forum Section: Tablature Posted: 16 Jan 2024 4:04 pm Subject: E9 Tabs - Modes/Scales for Open Position
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 0 Views: 778	Been practicing scales and modes a good bit lately, especially playing over chord changes at a position. Want to share these - super helpful for a lot of playing, and really only need to know the majo ...
Topic: Using Guitar Amps for Pedal Steel
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 37 Views: 9976	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 30 Dec 2023 2:48 pm Subject: Using Guitar Amps for Pedal Steel
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 37 Views: 9976	Thanks for all the responses, a lot more guitar amps being used than I thought. Being open to different tones, which all sound good but distinct in their own way, can go a long ways as mentioned. Make ...
Topic: Using Guitar Amps for Pedal Steel
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 37 Views: 9976	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 7 Dec 2023 3:45 pm Subject: Using Guitar Amps for Pedal Steel
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 37 Views: 9976	I am curious how many players use guitar amps for pedal steel occasionally (or primarily)? If so, what do you use and like about it? I really enjoy using tube amps for most playing situations, but ...
Topic: Chord Charts - Major, Minor, Nashville Number System
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 0 Views: 1522	Forum Section: Tablature Posted: 7 Dec 2023 3:34 pm Subject: Chord Charts - Major, Minor, Nashville Number System
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 0 Views: 1522	Here's a chord chart reference that can be used for finding major, minor, minor 7th chords on E9: https://playpedalsteel.com/pedal-steel-chord-charts/ Includes every key using Nashville Number Sys ...
Topic: Remote Lessons
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 1 Views: 2206	Forum Section: For Sale: Music, Lessons, etc. Posted: 7 Dec 2023 3:28 pm Subject: Remote Lessons
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 1 Views: 2206	Pedal steel lessons via FaceTime or Zoom. Send me a PM or email (casey@playpedalsteel.com) if you're interested. Thanks, Casey
Topic: Fretboard Maps for E9 Pedal Steel
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 0 Views: 6837	Forum Section: Tablature Posted: 5 Dec 2023 3:05 pm Subject: Fretboard Maps for E9 Pedal Steel
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 0 Views: 6837	Here are some fretboard maps for reference for the E9 neck: https://playpedalsteel.com/fretboard-maps-for-pedal-steel-e9-tuning/
Topic: Chord Guide for E9
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 0 Views: 874	Forum Section: For Sale: Music, Lessons, etc. Posted: 5 Dec 2023 2:58 pm Subject: Chord Guide for E9
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 0 Views: 874	Here's a chord guide for E9 pedal steel, which can be downloaded instantly: https://playpedalsteel.com/the-chord-guide-for-e9-pedal-steel-guitar/ -Utilizes the Nashville number system & example ...
Topic: Pedal Steel Video Series!
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 0 Views: 1701	Forum Section: New Product Announcements Posted: 14 Nov 2023 2:42 pm Subject: Pedal Steel Video Series!
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 0 Views: 1701	Just released a new pedal steel lesson series. Here are some highlights... -An in-depth look at bar control, the right hand, using pedals, & the volume pedal -Multi Angle Views -Ways to Pract ...
Topic: The Art of Right Hand Technique
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 0 Views: 941	Forum Section: For Sale: Music, Lessons, etc. Posted: 20 Jul 2023 10:53 am Subject: The Art of Right Hand Technique
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 0 Views: 941	Hope everyone’s doing well. Here’s a digital download / EBook for $14.99 -An In-Depth Guide to Picking and Blocking -How to Efficiently and Accurately Play Notes on Steel Guitar with Info, Adv ...
Topic: Lap Steel & Pedal Steel Differences
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 16 Views: 2755	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 20 Jul 2023 10:34 am Subject: Lap Steel & Pedal Steel Differences
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 16 Views: 2755	Really interesting to hear all these perspectives from experience, thanks for sharing. My trouble with pedal steel is it is hard enough to learn all the intervals between strings of a single tunin ...
Topic: Buddy Emmons’ Influence
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 14 Views: 2798	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 26 Jun 2023 9:54 am Subject: Buddy Emmons’ Influence
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 14 Views: 2798	Emmons’ sense of “playing like he meant it” has definitely been an influence on me. Hearing some audio clips of him practicing without any amplification had an impact on my playing, and made me ...
Topic: Lap Steel & Pedal Steel Differences
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 16 Views: 2755	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 22 Jun 2023 11:43 am Subject: Lap Steel & Pedal Steel Differences
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 16 Views: 2755	Here’s an article that discusses the main differences between lap steel and pedal steel: https://playpedalsteel.com/pedal-steel-vs-lap-steel/ Anyone start with lap steel, and then start playing ...
Topic: Buddy Emmons’ Influence
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 14 Views: 2798	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 20 Jun 2023 11:55 am Subject: Buddy Emmons’ Influence
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 14 Views: 2798	Hope everyone’s doing well… Here’s an article about Buddy, and how he can be influential to playing: https://playpedalsteel.com/buddy-emmons-characteristics-how-they-can-improve-your-playing ...
Topic: “THE SCALE BOOK for E9 Pedal Steel”
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 0 Views: 564	Forum Section: For Sale: Music, Lessons, etc. Posted: 11 Jun 2023 1:40 pm Subject: “THE SCALE BOOK for E9 Pedal Steel”
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 0 Views: 564	Hey everyone! Here's a digital download, which has over 1,000 pages with tabs and diagrams... https://playpedalsteel.com/the-scale-book-for-e9-pedal-steel-guitar/ It's only $9.99 and is an eas ...
Topic: Harmonized 6ths - Up & Down the Fretboard
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 2 Views: 1051	Forum Section: Tablature Posted: 11 Jun 2023 1:36 pm Subject: Harmonized 6ths - Up & Down the Fretboard
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 2 Views: 1051	You’re welcome!
Topic: Pedal Steel Coffee MUGS
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 4 Views: 1062	Forum Section: For Sale: Amps and Accessories Posted: 11 Jun 2023 1:34 pm Subject: Pedal Steel Coffee MUGS
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 4 Views: 1062	It doesn’t, has all of the harmonized 3rds & 6ths of major scale for every key, can definitely get the minors from starting on certain string groupings of these… But, also have a whole Eboo ...
Topic: Classic Songs Featuring Pedal Steel
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 0 Views: 400	Forum Section: Steel on the Web Posted: 11 Jun 2023 1:21 pm Subject: Classic Songs Featuring Pedal Steel
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 0 Views: 400	Hey everyone, hope you’re doing well. Here’s an article/list I wrote about some “classic” songs with pedal steel on them: https://playpedalsteel.com/classic-songs-that-were-recorded-with-p ...
Topic: Volume Pedal Choices
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 24 Views: 2735	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 6 Jun 2023 11:58 am Subject: Volume Pedal Choices
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 24 Views: 2735	I’m going to look deeper at the MOYO, Stage One, and Telonics options. I really enjoy the tone of the Goodrichs, and the clarity & frequency response of the Hiltons. Jerry, how did you compen ...
Topic: Volume Pedal Choices
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 24 Views: 2735	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 2 Jun 2023 11:44 am Subject: Volume Pedal Choices
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 24 Views: 2735	Hope everyone’s doing well… Here’s an article about volume pedals for pedal steel guitar: https://playpedalsteel.com/pedal-steel-volume-pedals/ I’m curious if anyone uses volume pedals t ...
Topic: Harmonized 6ths - Up & Down the Fretboard
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 2 Views: 1051	Forum Section: Tablature Posted: 31 May 2023 4:15 pm Subject: Harmonized 6ths - Up & Down the Fretboard
Casey Saulpaugh Replies: 2 Views: 1051	Hope playing’s going well… Here are some E9 tabs for harmonized 6ths, moving up & down the fretboard: https://playpedalsteel.com/e9-harmonized-sixths-tabs-major-scale-key-of-c/