I have bought quite a few lap steel guitar books by now and can say that this one is the best. The others just simply aren't concise enough. You can learn several tunings from the book and the only criticism I would have is that there aren't enough songs in any one key, but that can be remedied by buying a book of songs in the keys you settle on. I wish I had seen this book when I first started to learn steel.
As a slow-fingered novice I have found solace in the pacing and succinct detail of this guide. I highly recommend it for nervous beginners who shy and shrivel away at difficult instructions. Particularly vexing are the multitude of YouTube videos purporting to assist beginners in foundations. This book and real practice has been the only way for me to be start a foundation of technique and style.
It does take a while to get through it and if there were verbal instruction I think it would have taken me much less then the day it did take to get through it all.
The useful licks are very good but what context I would use them in isn't explained very well but none the less they are good for your chop building. It's a great book for a beginner but a few things like practices, speed exercises, proper use of the slide and chord formation would make it even better.
The price is under ten dollars and with the provided tunings, sample licks and songs, really makes it a great deal. You can use the CD provided as the basis for your goal sound. For a basic look into the playing of the lap steel guitar, you won't go wrong with this book. If your past the basics already, then skip this one and find an instructional book for your skill level.
As a slow-fingered novice I have found solace in the pacing and succinct detail of this guide. I highly recommend it for nervous beginners who shy and shrivel away at difficult instructions. Particularly vexing are the multitude of YouTube videos purporting to assist beginners in foundations. This book and real practice has been the only way for me to be start a foundation of technique and style.
It does take a while to get through it and if there were verbal instruction I think it would have taken me much less then the day it did take to get through it all.
The useful licks are very good but what context I would use them in isn't explained very well but none the less they are good for your chop building. It's a great book for a beginner but a few things like practices, speed exercises, proper use of the slide and chord formation would make it even better.
The price is under ten dollars and with the provided tunings, sample licks and songs, really makes it a great deal. You can use the CD provided as the basis for your goal sound. For a basic look into the playing of the lap steel guitar, you won't go wrong with this book. If your past the basics already, then skip this one and find an instructional book for your skill level.
