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I certainly have fun, totally improvising on a song with a "new" group. But in bands I play regularly with, I typically work up 2 different psg solos for each song that I solo in. And at the ...

Pat - it looks like I got them sold. But if it doesn't happen, I'll let you know, in case you're still interested.
Thanks, Marc

Hi Pat, thank for the reply. I haven't been able to locate the practice demo, and I never used it either. If I should come across it, I'll let you know... But that reminds me, I think I may have some ...

Steel Guitar Magazines / some with Protective Covers
Features: Articles by the Pros / Photos / Ads / Equipment Reviews, etc...
A wealth of timeless information!
$60 for the whole collection, $25 ...

Hi Dave,
I'm planning on offering my Carter S10, 4 & 5, for sale right after the 1st of the year, so I guess, that means now. I still to need to take pictures of all the mechanical stuff on the ...

Wishing everyone a Very Happy Holiday Season!
This 4 1/2 minute music video (compiled from a 2003 recording) is me playing all the instruments on the following:
Winter Wonderland (Very short intro ...

Welcome Mickey!I love living in Fort Collins, having moved here from California about 7 years ago.

Are we sure SHA is not 2 1 5 in the key of C?
For the fun of it, why don't we once again go over what key Seminole Wind is in... Em G D A. I remember reading "reasonable" arguments for almo ...

Brian,
To play the chords you mentioned, while staying on the 5th fret:
Any string combination (grip) that you currently use for an "A" chord - by engaging the 1st pedal (the one that rais ...

Richard I think it's more of a trick question than a quick question. Smile

It seems like you're still in the key of E, because you referred to the A as the 4 chord.
In that case, I think the simplest ...

I've been reminded by others before that never not everything relates to the sport of bowling, and perhaps I shouldn't always use analogies that involve bowling. I'm now going to ignore those well int ...

I recommend having a small bird, in this case, a gray cheek, on your left hand... I'm not sure if helps with pitch control, but the vibrato is interesting.
http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1403/ ...

Looking at photos from live gigs, I now realize that sometimes there's a fair amount of finger slant, and sometimes pretty flat, or as shown in this case, somewhere in the middle.
http://bb.steelguit ...

Hi John McClung!
Jon Alexander is right. Joy To The World is a good example of that. (No, not 3 Dog Night's version) Smile

Michael,
I recommend experimenting with your tuning. Why not try tuning everything straight up to center 440, just like the guitar players you're playing with tune to? And record it too, and listen b ...

Hi Richard
I'm confused - I thought you also play keyboards...
That song has cool percussive organ parts throughout it. I have a lot of fun playing parts similar to the recording and also jamming ou ...

You guys may certainly be right regarding Folsom being in F. I admit to not hearing the original in quite a long time, though most bands I've played with have played it in E. The main point I was &quo ...

I recently played in a band for a couple of years that turned down a half-step.
And I was the utility player, playing PSG, Keys & occasional 6-String Guitar.
This worked best for me - I left the ...

YES - the few times in my life I ever played a different steel, I learned I'm not as comfortable and don't sound as good on those other steels. I also learned that I never want to "try" a ne ...

I believe this is a photo of a handbill/flyer passed out to advertise the show, and not a poster.

http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1403/859_Buddy_Holly_poster_1.jpg

Wishing you all the best Richard and for a good 2014!

Billy - thanks for letting us know.
John - hey friend, wishing you and your family the very best!
Marc

I think the important thing is once you do drop the bar - then you get to raise the bar, and that's a good thing...

I learned, gigged & recorded with my first psg, MSA S-10 semi-classic which I bought used about 20 years ago. Then I bought a new Carter and eventually sold the MSA.
Hereâ€™s a picture of m ...

Iâ€™m the utility player on Pedal Steel / Keys & 6-string with the group â€œJake Holliday & Moneyshotâ€.

Buckin Harleys / http://www.buckinharleys.com/
1451 Cortez Street Den ...

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Topic: Soloing by Memory or Improvised
Marc Friedland Replies: 17 Views: 4247	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 28 Nov 2017 8:40 am Subject: Soloing by Memory or Improvised
Marc Friedland Replies: 17 Views: 4247	I certainly have fun, totally improvising on a song with a "new" group. But in bands I play regularly with, I typically work up 2 different psg solos for each song that I solo in. And at the ...
Topic: Steel Guitarist & SG World Magazines + E9 workshop
Marc Friedland Replies: 3 Views: 3760	Forum Section: For Sale: Music, Lessons, etc. Posted: 18 Jan 2016 10:12 pm Subject: Steel Guitarist & SG World Magazines + E9 workshop
Marc Friedland Replies: 3 Views: 3760	Pat - it looks like I got them sold. But if it doesn't happen, I'll let you know, in case you're still interested. Thanks, Marc
Topic: Steel Guitarist & SG World Magazines + E9 workshop
Marc Friedland Replies: 3 Views: 3760	Forum Section: For Sale: Music, Lessons, etc. Posted: 18 Jan 2016 9:02 pm Subject: Steel Guitarist & SG World Magazines + E9 workshop
Marc Friedland Replies: 3 Views: 3760	Hi Pat, thank for the reply. I haven't been able to locate the practice demo, and I never used it either. If I should come across it, I'll let you know... But that reminds me, I think I may have some ...
Topic: Steel Guitarist & SG World Magazines + E9 workshop
Marc Friedland Replies: 3 Views: 3760	Forum Section: For Sale: Music, Lessons, etc. Posted: 18 Jan 2016 12:22 pm Subject: Steel Guitarist & SG World Magazines + E9 workshop
Marc Friedland Replies: 3 Views: 3760	Steel Guitar Magazines / some with Protective Covers Features: Articles by the Pros / Photos / Ads / Equipment Reviews, etc... A wealth of timeless information! $60 for the whole collection, $25 ...
Topic: ISO: Carter S-10
Marc Friedland Replies: 1 Views: 819	Forum Section: Wanted To Buy Posted: 1 Jan 2016 7:35 pm Subject: ISO: Carter S-10
Marc Friedland Replies: 1 Views: 819	Hi Dave, I'm planning on offering my Carter S10, 4 & 5, for sale right after the 1st of the year, so I guess, that means now. I still to need to take pictures of all the mechanical stuff on the ...
Topic: Happy Holidays Everyone! (Music included)
Marc Friedland Replies: 0 Views: 788	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 22 Dec 2015 7:00 am Subject: Happy Holidays Everyone! (Music included)
Marc Friedland Replies: 0 Views: 788	Wishing everyone a Very Happy Holiday Season! This 4 1/2 minute music video (compiled from a 2003 recording) is me playing all the instruments on the following: Winter Wonderland (Very short intro ...
Topic: Im In Denver!
Marc Friedland Replies: 18 Views: 5815	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 6 Dec 2015 7:59 pm Subject: Im In Denver!
Marc Friedland Replies: 18 Views: 5815	Welcome Mickey!I love living in Fort Collins, having moved here from California about 7 years ago.
Topic: What key is "Sweet Home Alabama" in?
Marc Friedland Replies: 131 Views: 55969	Forum Section: Music Posted: 17 Nov 2015 7:20 pm Subject: What key is "Sweet Home Alabama" in?
Marc Friedland Replies: 131 Views: 55969	Are we sure SHA is not 2 1 5 in the key of C? For the fun of it, why don't we once again go over what key Seminole Wind is in... Em G D A. I remember reading "reasonable" arguments for almo ...
Topic: Need Help finding chords
Marc Friedland Replies: 15 Views: 4521	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 17 Jun 2015 7:30 pm Subject: Need Help finding chords
Marc Friedland Replies: 15 Views: 4521	Brian, To play the chords you mentioned, while staying on the 5th fret: Any string combination (grip) that you currently use for an "A" chord - by engaging the 1st pedal (the one that rais ...
Topic: Quick chord question
Marc Friedland Replies: 7 Views: 2174	Forum Section: Music Posted: 4 May 2015 10:04 pm Subject: Quick chord question
Marc Friedland Replies: 7 Views: 2174	Richard I think it's more of a trick question than a quick question. It seems like you're still in the key of E, because you referred to the A as the 4 chord. In that case, I think the simplest ...
Topic: Independence
Marc Friedland Replies: 25 Views: 7618	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 27 Apr 2015 8:02 pm Subject: Independence
Marc Friedland Replies: 25 Views: 7618	I've been reminded by others before that never not everything relates to the sport of bowling, and perhaps I shouldn't always use analogies that involve bowling. I'm now going to ignore those well int ...
Topic: Left hand index finger technique
Marc Friedland Replies: 12 Views: 4421	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 10 Apr 2015 6:04 pm Subject: Left hand index finger technique
Marc Friedland Replies: 12 Views: 4421	I recommend having a small bird, in this case, a gray cheek, on your left hand... I'm not sure if helps with pitch control, but the vibrato is interesting. http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1403/ ...
Topic: Left hand index finger technique
Marc Friedland Replies: 12 Views: 4421	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 10 Apr 2015 6:01 pm Subject: Left hand index finger technique
Marc Friedland Replies: 12 Views: 4421	Looking at photos from live gigs, I now realize that sometimes there's a fair amount of finger slant, and sometimes pretty flat, or as shown in this case, somewhere in the middle. http://bb.steelguit ...
Topic: Songs using harmonized scales?
Marc Friedland Replies: 11 Views: 4386	Forum Section: Music Posted: 4 Apr 2015 7:41 pm Subject: Songs using harmonized scales?
Marc Friedland Replies: 11 Views: 4386	Hi John McClung! Jon Alexander is right. Joy To The World is a good example of that. (No, not 3 Dog Night's version)
Topic: Here we go again (pitchy tone while playing with a band)
Marc Friedland Replies: 16 Views: 5260	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 27 Mar 2015 5:40 pm Subject: Here we go again (pitchy tone while playing with a band)
Marc Friedland Replies: 16 Views: 5260	Michael, I recommend experimenting with your tuning. Why not try tuning everything straight up to center 440, just like the guitar players you're playing with tune to? And record it too, and listen b ...
Topic: Fast As You - Problem Solved
Marc Friedland Replies: 77 Views: 19335	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 23 Mar 2015 8:57 pm Subject: Fast As You - Problem Solved
Marc Friedland Replies: 77 Views: 19335	Hi Richard I'm confused - I thought you also play keyboards... That song has cool percussive organ parts throughout it. I have a lot of fun playing parts similar to the recording and also jamming ou ...
Topic: Tuning E9 down 1/2 step -- any potential problems?
Marc Friedland Replies: 35 Views: 10194	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 15 Mar 2015 7:33 pm Subject: Tuning E9 down 1/2 step -- any potential problems?
Marc Friedland Replies: 35 Views: 10194	You guys may certainly be right regarding Folsom being in F. I admit to not hearing the original in quite a long time, though most bands I've played with have played it in E. The main point I was &quo ...
Topic: Tuning E9 down 1/2 step -- any potential problems?
Marc Friedland Replies: 35 Views: 10194	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 15 Mar 2015 4:31 pm Subject: Tuning E9 down 1/2 step -- any potential problems?
Marc Friedland Replies: 35 Views: 10194	I recently played in a band for a couple of years that turned down a half-step. And I was the utility player, playing PSG, Keys & occasional 6-String Guitar. This worked best for me - I left the ...
Topic: Does sometimes playing a different steel help with learning?
Marc Friedland Replies: 12 Views: 3310	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 7 Mar 2015 8:49 am Subject: Does sometimes playing a different steel help with learning?
Marc Friedland Replies: 12 Views: 3310	YES - the few times in my life I ever played a different steel, I learned I'm not as comfortable and don't sound as good on those other steels. I also learned that I never want to "try" a ne ...
Topic: Where Were You the Day the Music Died?
Marc Friedland Replies: 35 Views: 16282	Forum Section: Music Posted: 5 Feb 2015 10:56 am Subject: Where Were You the Day the Music Died?
Marc Friedland Replies: 35 Views: 16282	I believe this is a photo of a handbill/flyer passed out to advertise the show, and not a poster. http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1403/859_Buddy_Holly_poster_1.jpg
Topic: Richard Sinkler Still Steelin'
Marc Friedland Replies: 15 Views: 5897	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 16 Nov 2013 8:15 pm Subject: Richard Sinkler Still Steelin'
Marc Friedland Replies: 15 Views: 5897	Wishing you all the best Richard and for a good 2014!
Topic: John Mclung aka Prof Twang leaving Los Angeles
Marc Friedland Replies: 8 Views: 2868	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 26 Oct 2013 8:53 pm Subject: John Mclung aka Prof Twang leaving Los Angeles
Marc Friedland Replies: 8 Views: 2868	Billy - thanks for letting us know. John - hey friend, wishing you and your family the very best! Marc
Topic: Ever Drop The Bar While Playing?
Marc Friedland Replies: 55 Views: 15187	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 8 Oct 2013 8:26 pm Subject: Ever Drop The Bar While Playing?
Marc Friedland Replies: 55 Views: 15187	I think the important thing is once you do drop the bar - then you get to raise the bar, and that's a good thing...
Topic: The value of a MSA semi-classic S-10
Marc Friedland Replies: 9 Views: 3246	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 9 Sep 2013 5:41 pm Subject: The value of a MSA semi-classic S-10
Marc Friedland Replies: 9 Views: 3246	I learned, gigged & recorded with my first psg, MSA S-10 semi-classic which I bought used about 20 years ago. Then I bought a new Carter and eventually sold the MSA. Hereâ€™s a picture of m ...
Topic: Buckin Harleyâ€™s / Denver, CO / August 23 & 24
Marc Friedland Replies: 0 Views: 704	Forum Section: Upcoming Event Announcements Posted: 23 Aug 2013 8:25 am Subject: Buckin Harleyâ€™s / Denver, CO / August 23 & 24
Marc Friedland Replies: 0 Views: 704	Iâ€™m the utility player on Pedal Steel / Keys & 6-string with the group â€œJake Holliday & Moneyshotâ€. Buckin Harleys / http://www.buckinharleys.com/ 1451 Cortez Street Den ...