It's Easy to Build Your Own Lap Steel Guitar

It's Easy to Build Your Own Lap Steel Guitar

Author: Martin Koch

Publisher: Koch Martin

Published: 2004-01-01

Total Pages: 120

ISBN-13: 9783901314094

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With 225 photos and 40 line drawings, Koch shows how to make two different lap steel guitars in simple, easy-to-follow steps. He even explains how to make a guitar pickup using the world's simplest pickup winder. (Music)


Making Poor Man's Guitars

Making Poor Man's Guitars

Author: Shane Speal

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing

Published: 2018-10-09

Total Pages: 434

ISBN-13: 1607655470

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This book presents the authentic stories of American DIY music with step-by-step projects, photo studies of antique instruments, interviews with music legends, and historical accounts. Shane Speal, the “King of the Cigar Box Guitar,” shows how anyone can build amazing musical instruments from found items.


The Hal Leonard Lap Steel Guitar Method

The Hal Leonard Lap Steel Guitar Method

Author: Johnie Helms

Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

Published: 2009-07-01

Total Pages: 85

ISBN-13: 1495031810

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(Instructional). The Hal Leonard Lap Steel Guitar Method is designed for anyone just learning to play the six-string lap steel guitar. This comprehensive and easy-to-use beginner's guide by country music veteran Johnie Helms includes many fun songs and hot licks to learn and play. The accompanying audio features 95 demonstration and play along tracks. Topics include tunings, chords, scales, key positions, right- and left-hand techniques, vibrato, string pulls, slants, music reading, and much more!


Basic C6th Nonpedal Lap Steel Method

Basic C6th Nonpedal Lap Steel Method

Author: DeWitt Scott

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications, Incorporated

Published: 2015-04-30

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780786688197

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Made famous by the legendary Jerry Byrd, the C6 tuning [CEGACE] for the non- pedal lap steel guitar has many advantages due to its versatility. The tuning isespecially useful in playing two and three-string chord combinations and for easy single-string passages. Patience, dedication and many hours of practice areneeded to perfect the "slant" bar positions, especially the reverse slants, but the end result is well worth the effort. This excellent text, written by Steel Guitarand Country Music Hall of Fame member DeWitt Scott, is written in standard notation and tablature. Audio download available online.


First Lessons Pedal Steel

First Lessons Pedal Steel

Author: Jay Leach

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2015-04-28

Total Pages: 69

ISBN-13: 1619114941

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This book is an excellent introduction to one of America's most quintessential instruments, the pedal steel. The first part of the book covers the skills required to play the instrument, including technique for the pedals and knee levers, bar control, and picking. The second half includes songs and licks that illustrate the full spectrum of the pedal steel's capabilities. Exercises and songs are presented in tablature and standard notation. The book comes with accompanying audio and video download available online, including play-along tracks


Making an Archtop Guitar

Making an Archtop Guitar

Author: Robert Benedetto

Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 280

ISBN-13: 9781574240009

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(Guitar). The definitive work on the design and construction of an acoustic archtop guitar by one of the most talented luthiers of the twentieth century. Benedetto walks the reader through all aspects of construction through to marketing your finished work. Includes a list of suppliers to acquire all the tools and materials listed; a list of serial numbers for Benedetto guitars; full-color plates featuring the author's models; photos from the author's personal scrapbook of players who endorse his guitars; and fold-out templates for construction. 8-1/2 x 11 .


The Art of Hawaiian Steel Guitar

The Art of Hawaiian Steel Guitar

Author: Stacy Phillips

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2016-01-19

Total Pages: 157

ISBN-13: 1610654757

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This book is an excellent study of the history and unique musical stylings of the Hawaiian guitar. Stacy Phillips successfully pinpoints the characteristics of Hawaiian guitar solos. A special feature is the inclusion of a superb historical survey of Hawaiian music. Written in tablature only, G tuning. DeWitt Scott comments: There are two types of Hawaiian music, the 'authentic' style and the 'tourist' style. Stacy is presenting the 'authentic' style and this is much needed to keep the Hawaiian music alive.


The Beatles - Complete Scores

The Beatles - Complete Scores

Author: The Beatles

Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

Published: 1993-06-01

Total Pages: 1159

ISBN-13: 1495027031

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(Transcribed Score). A fitting tribute to possibly the greatest pop band ever - The Beatles. This outstanding edition features full scores and lyrics to all 210 titles recorded by The Beatles. Guitar and bass parts are in both standard notation and tablature. Also includes a full discography. Songs include: All You Need Is Love * And I Love Her * Baby You're a Rich Man * Back in the U.S.S.R. * The Ballad of John and Yoko * Blackbird * Can't Buy Me Love * Come Together * Drive My Car * Eleanor Rigby * From Me to You * Glass Onion * A Hard Day's Night * Help! * Hey Jude * I Saw Her Standing There * I Want to Hold Your Hand * Michelle * Penny Lane * She Loves You * Twist and Shout * Yesterday * and many more! A must-own for any serious Beatles fan or collector!


Building Electric Guitars

Building Electric Guitars

Author: Martin Koch

Publisher:

Published: 2020-12-15

Total Pages: 388

ISBN-13: 9783901314148

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This book explains step by step, with over 1800 photos and more than 600 illustrations how to layout and build your own electric guitar. Build an entire guitar in a small room on a homemade multifunctional work table. Only a router and some easy-to-make jigs are required to prepare the wood.


Pedal Steel Guitar

Pedal Steel Guitar

Author: Winnie Winston

Publisher: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation

Published: 1975

Total Pages: 138

ISBN-13:

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