From 'An Introduction to Lap Steel Guitar', Michael Messer demonstrates Lap Steel Techniques. He covers how to make a note with the slide, using vibrato, dampening and getting a nice sweet tone. Joined by Michael Roach, he demonstrates rhythm and lead lines.
Hi StefanB2112, the strings on a lap steel guitar usually do have wider spacing than on a standard electric, but you can still play with standard string spacing. If you are using a standard electric guitar, try getting a nut raiser to fit over the nut and that will have better string spacing. Best wishes,
Michael
MichaelMesserMusic 1 month ago
are the strings on a lap steel have the same spacing as a standard electric guitar ?
StefanB2112 2 months ago
Hi Alain, the tuning is open G (low bass) DGDGBD
MichaelMesserMusic 3 months ago
Hi Alain, the tuning is open G (low bass) DGDGBD.
MichaelMesserMusic 3 months ago
The wood-bodied Tricone was built ten years ago by Mike Lewis (Fine Resophonic Guitars) in Paris, France.
MichaelMesserMusic 3 months ago
A wood body tricone??Were did you get this????Whats the name of it
steinsteel 4 months ago
Many Thanks, the dampening I was missing and the culprit in my bad playing. Well that and I have no idea what I'm doing anyway. Thanks again and well done to you both....
SparksMagoo 4 months ago
thanks michael for me as i m an absolute beginner
what tuning are you in on this piece?
thanks alain
ASTF11 4 months ago