Thinking In Intervals
It’s great to know all of the names of the notes on every string and fret and you should strive to do so for completeness’ sake. It’s . . .
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Modern Steel
The pedal steel guitar can perform in place of synths and is often the choice of many producers looking for unique bending textures.
Handling Tension
A Method student recently asked for comments on a common practice and gig issue: tension felt in his neck and shoulders after playing . . .
My Tab Symbols
I use + and – for sharps and flats. One + indicates a 1/2 tone raise. Two ++ indicates a whole tone raise. One – indicates a 1/2 tone . . .
Do It Right
Here’s the late great Dawn Sears, backed by Time Jumpers Kenny Sears, Andy Reiss, Joe Spivey, Ranger Doug, Paul Franklin, Rick Vanaugh, . .
The Blues on E9
Here is the way I view the E9th as a Blues-based tuning. In the pedals down position (A and B pedals activated), I move back two frets and
Lloyd Green – I
As I promised from the announcement of the Method, I would have guest teachers to share their perspectives with the class. The legendary …
Tackling Blocking
I was 17 when I moved to Nashville. The great Hal Rugg named my blocking technique for controlling the length of notes “Pick Blocking” . . .
Starting Slowly
In the first Course Section called “Getting Ready To Play”, Paul introduces several things you will need to know (and commit to memory) …
Lloyd Green – II
This is the first truly in-depth and extensive interview ever captured with Lloyd that’s focused entirely on the pedal steel guitar. . . .
Practice!
hey say “practice makes perfect”, but what they mean is “perfect practice makes perfect”. We’ve all been there: we’re working on a new . . .
Lloyd Green – III
In this latest installment, Lloyd and Paul continue their wide-ranging discussions, here talking about tuning the guitar, using . . .
To The Student
Several students have asked about my constant emphasis on memorization. It’s my belief that internalizing these concepts is vital to . . .
Lloyd Green – IV
Paul and Lloyd discuss the role of indie labels like Little Darlin’ during Nashville’s “Countrypolitan” phase. As the mainstream added …
Lloyd Green – V
In this excerpt from their conversation, they swap stories of artist relationships, studio work, and playing various styles including . . .
Lloyd Green – VI
In this excerpt, Lloyd talks about playing live with Charlie Pride at Fort Worth’s Panther Hall in 1968. The subsequent concert recording…
Lloyd Green – VII
In this installment, Lloyd and Paul continue their wide-ranging discussions. Lloyd tells a couple more great studio stories, including . . .
Message From Paul
First off, let me say thanks to the hundreds of students who have signed up for the Course! Throughout the length of this method, . . .
Tommy White I
We are fortunate to have another pedal steel legend to share his perspectives with the class. The legendary Tommy White is our guest . . .
Tommy White II
The legendary Tommy White is again our guest professor here in Part 2, and we are thrilled to have the chance to continue our discussion …
Guitar Power With Zappa
I was honored that my good friends at D’Addario invited me to be part of their Guitar Power series. I had a great time playing and . . .
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