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First Lessons Lap Steel Guitar Book/Ola

First Lessons Lap Steel Guitar Book/Ola

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Type: Pedal/Lap Steel Guitar
Brand: Mel Bay Publications
Category: Learn to Play (All Ages)
Genre: Educational / Music Teaching

First Lessons Lap Steel Guitar Book and Online Audio 📚🖥️🎵

A Fun & Easy Approach to Learning the Lap Steel Guitar 

Unlock the soulful sounds of the lap steel guitar with 'First Lessons Lap Steel Guitar Book and Online Audio.' This comprehensive guide offers a delightful journey into the world of lap steel guitar, designed for beginners eager to strum their way into musical mastery.

Authored by the renowned Jay Leach, this book provides a clear and concise introduction to the lap steel guitar, covering essential techniques such as bar control, picking, and mastering string groups. With easy-to-follow instructions and engaging exercises, you'll quickly develop the skills needed to create beautiful melodies on this unique instrument.

But it's not all theory and practice—'First Lessons Lap Steel Guitar' infuses learning with joy by incorporating several catchy tunes that are as enjoyable to play as they are educational. From bluesy riffs to country twangs, each song is carefully selected to enhance your learning experience and keep you motivated along the way.

And that's not all! With access to online audio featuring professionally recorded play-along tracks, you'll have the perfect accompaniment to practice your newfound skills. Immerse yourself in the music, feel the rhythm, and watch as your proficiency on the lap steel guitar flourishes.

With 40 pages packed full of valuable insights and exercises, 'First Lessons Lap Steel Guitar' is your passport to a world of musical expression.

Contents Includes:

  • Introduction
  • Chapter One
  • How to Tune
  • Good String Gauges
  • The Picks (Hot water to adjust thumbpick)
  • Chapter Two
  • Holding the Bar/Using correct pressure
  • Right Hand Position with Picks
  • Picking String Groups
  • Chapter Three
  • The Slide
  • Slide Exercises
  • Slide Exercises with different string groups
  • Chapter Four
  • Simple Slide Phrases
  • Slide Phrases with different string groups
  • Chapter Five
  • Beginning to Make Music
  • What does (I), (IV), (V) mean?
  • Playing I IV V Chords in different keys
  • Octaves
  • Octave Slides
  • Chapter Six
  • Now the Fun Begins!
  • Chapter Seven
  • Slide Exercises to practice playing in tune
  • Chapter Eight
  • Vibrato
  • Chapter Nine
  • Simple tuning change to play the blues
  • Chapter Ten
  • The “Modified Blues”
  • Chapter Eleven
  • Back to C6th
  • Chapter Twelve
  • Harmonics
  • Chapter Thirteen
  • “Three Blind Mice”
  • Chapter Fourteen
  • “Wichita Sunrise”
  • About the Author

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