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Topic: Tommy White's Tone |
Walter ONeal
From:
North Carolina, USA
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Posted 16 Sep 2019 5:39 pm |
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Walt here,
I just had a blip and lost my Post,
So long story short. I know Technique of Tommy is nothing short of Wizardry to me, But how does He get that sound often that sounds almost like whistle in His playing. Sounds so good me. |
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Dave Campbell
From:
Nova Scotia, Canada
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Posted 19 Sep 2019 1:20 am
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| do you mean when he plays 'chimes'? |
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Walter ONeal
From:
North Carolina, USA
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Posted 19 Sep 2019 4:09 pm
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| Hey Dave, Good to know you Brother. No it’s of on chimes, on The girl that wait s on tables near the center of the 1st verse he gets a unique sound. I can’t crack it. I have enjoyed figuring out some of his work but this sound he comes. Up with is unreal I have. Never heard it before Even playing for 30 years. listen to everything u can’t get a n find of Tommy . You will pick up on it. Fascinating!! You will hear it let me know |
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Bobby Boggs
From:
Upstate SC.
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Posted 19 Sep 2019 7:12 pm
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Man I'd hate to follow Tommy in a jam. After he play's, there's just nothing left to play. 
Here's a link to the song. Tell us from what time count to time count in the song that intrigues you the most. I'm just curious what you're trying to convey.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzBRmonoalo |
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Rick Abbott
From:
Indiana, USA
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Posted 19 Sep 2019 7:36 pm
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I'm guessing he is talking about the very bright picking as the first verse section is entering the chorus section. Crisp and treble, great picking!
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Bobby Boggs
From:
Upstate SC.
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Posted 19 Sep 2019 8:20 pm
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Perhaps. But he wrote
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| The girl that wait s on tables near the center of the 1st verse he gets a unique sound. |
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Jerry Horch
From:
Alva, Florida, USA
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Posted 20 Sep 2019 7:39 am Tone
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I think Tommy's tone,as well as all the greats...comes from the whole package....not really keying in on certian things to get it, but the sum of all parts = one.He is fantastic..
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John Spaulding
From:
Wisconsin, USA
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Posted 20 Sep 2019 8:27 am
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For those looking for more insights into Tommy's sound, Tommy covers his picking and blocking technique and talks about tone with Paul Franklin in their new course:
"Contemporary Pedal Steel Guitar Vol. 1"
INSIGHTS & INSTRUCTION
12 videos, over 90 minutes of exclusive instruction.
PICKING
PALM BLOCKING
PICK & FINGERTIP BLOCKING
3-ELEMENT BLOCKING
THE PF4 PEDAL
THE TOMMY WHITE SPLIT
SPEED LICKS
HAMMER ONS
C6 & E9 CHORD EXAMPLES
IMPROVING TONE
Here's a link to a sample video: Contemporary Pedal Steel Guitar Highlights
Paul's interview with Tommy:
Part 1
Part 2 |
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Walter ONeal
From:
North Carolina, USA
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Posted 20 Sep 2019 8:46 am
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| If you are like patting your foot to the music, around beat 42 in that area |
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Kevin Fix
From:
Michigan, USA
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Posted 20 Sep 2019 5:44 pm
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| He is such a massive player!!!! I hear a little bit of Lloyd in his playing. |
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Ronald Ballister
From:
New York, New York, USA
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Posted 20 Sep 2019 8:58 pm
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| What is Tommy's current instrument of choice? |
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Bobby Boggs
From:
Upstate SC.
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Posted 21 Sep 2019 7:15 am
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Acoustic guitar is my guess. But he still dabbles with pedal steel guitar. Or so I've heard.
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Ronald Ballister
From:
New York, New York, USA
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Posted 21 Sep 2019 7:23 am
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| Hah! What brand? did he settle on the Mullen? |
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John Sluszny
From:
Brussels, Belgium
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Posted 21 Sep 2019 10:56 am
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| Bobby Boggs wrote: |
Here's a link to the song. Tell us from what time count to time count in the song that intrigues you the most. I'm just curious what you're trying to convey.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzBRmonoalo |
In minutes and seconds please ! Thanks. |
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John Sluszny
From:
Brussels, Belgium
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Posted 21 Sep 2019 10:58 am
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| Bobby Boggs wrote: |
Here's a link to the song. Tell us from what time count to time count in the song that intrigues you the most. I'm just curious what you're trying to convey.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzBRmonoalo |
In minute and seconds please ! Thanks. |
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Desmond Johnson
From:
Goose Creek, SC 29445
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Posted 21 Sep 2019 3:13 pm
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He may be referring to the 5th string whole tone lower?
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Walter ONeal
From:
North Carolina, USA
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Posted 23 Sep 2019 6:17 pm Tommy’s Tones
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The girl that waits on tables: from the first
Note..second 23 and again on second 57..Walk through this world with me.
From the first note..second 8 and again on second 30
Let know what you figure Gents |
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Walter ONeal
From:
North Carolina, USA
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Posted 24 Sep 2019 3:37 am
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| Hey Bobby, as far as following Tommy. Like like you. Me..I would run out in traffic |
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Desmond Johnson
From:
Goose Creek, SC 29445
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Posted 24 Sep 2019 6:15 am
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Want to play Tommy? Better bring a cot and meal plan! I bought Tommy's black Carter in early 2000. He graciously invited me over to play the guitar. He played first. Patented Tommy. I watched and listened intently. Then it was my turn. His rig his sound. I did not sound like him. His body and mind are unique to him. GOOD LUCK!
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Walter ONeal
From:
North Carolina, USA
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Posted 24 Sep 2019 7:35 pm Re: Tommy
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Practice Practice Practice. What
a Wealth of Knowledge to learn
from....The Best.... |
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