How to Play Lap Steel Guitar

As hosted by Andrew DeFrancisci, How to Play Lap Steel Guitar walks you through the very basics of sliding, picking and general playing techniques. This brief demonstration video was produced by Andrew DeFrancisci himself, Justin DeBord, Rich Stephens and myself (Lisa Dingus). I hope you enjoy!

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• lap steel guitar
• sliding
• picking
• technique
• demonstration

[ledingus]

Thanks my dear sir! I'm glad you liked it :)

[Idontwantyourcookie]

I wish I had a giant shadowy room

[Olgalevin1984]

Awesome video! Is this dropped D tuning by any chance?

[TheJumex]

@ParsonWilkerson I think he said Open D.

[ParsonWilkerson]

What tuning is this in?

[Ivaninterpol]

this guy is so nervous :)

[adamlinks]

:) yes!!!

[Bikewer]

Those are fingerpicks. They come in steel, brass, plastic... All sorts of styles. Pretty much standard for this type of playing.

Available at any music store.

[waterpig84]

great video, want to learn how to play lap steel, just want to ask you something. what do you call those things those metal things that are attached to your fingers that you use for plucking? thanks