I need an instructional book of "licks"

James Mayer · Post by **James Mayer** » 3 Aug 2007 8:19 am

I have a hybrid lap steel with two levers so that I can get pedal steel sounds. B can be raised to C# and G# can be raised to A. Correct me if I'm wrong, but this is equivalent to to the "A" and "B" pedals on a PSG.

I want to exploit these levers as much as possible and I'm wondering if there is a "A and B pedal licks" book out there with an included CD so I can hear how they are applied.

Any ideas?

Joseph Carlson · Post by **Joseph Carlson** » 3 Aug 2007 8:38 am

The only one I am aware of is the Jeff Newman Up From the Top PART 1

"Learn the Scale Melody Patterns, Licks and Phrases of the A & B Pedals. Four-hour course includes tablature book, videocassettes and audiocassette. Songs like Storms Never Last, Swinging Doors, Blues Stay Away From Me and more. The video shows the hands and pedals.

$99.00 + S&H"

Not cheap, but from what I've seen of Jeff's stuff, probably worth it.

James Mayer · Post by **James Mayer** » 3 Aug 2007 8:53 am

Thanks, I'm looking into it.

If you hear of anything else, let me know.

James Mayer · Post by **James Mayer** » 3 Aug 2007 8:55 am

I don't have a VCR or a cassette player. Any chance this has been updated to CD and DVD?

James Mayer · Post by **James Mayer** » 3 Aug 2007 8:58 am

Looks like it is available on DVD.

http://cgi.ebay.com/JEFF-NEWMAN-PEDAL-S ... dZViewItem

Funny, I can't find it for sale, unused, in the US.

James Mayer · Post by **James Mayer** » 3 Aug 2007 9:17 am

I'm wondering if this book is right for me if I'm using a 6-string lap steel tuned to EBEG#BE instead of E9. Can anyone verify whether or not I have the notes necessary to play the licks and phrases in the Newman course?

Gary Shepherd · Post by **Gary Shepherd** » 3 Aug 2007 9:43 pm

You'll be able to play some of it but not all. Seems like the course is geared more towards chords if I recall. Are you able to get ALL of the chords with those changes on your guitar?