Pedal steel guitar songbook guitare +cd: For E9 Tuning, Guitar Method Supplement to Any Pedal Steel Guitar Method

This book is a bit peculiar at a first glance (listening). While technically the playing is impeccable, there are several curious points:- There is no copedant for the book, although the pedals and knee levers are standard, which would mean it is not for beginners.- Some pieces are only played on single notes, which would mean it is for beginners.- However, some other pieces have voices, chords and the real playing and feel of the pedal steel guitar.- It took me a while to catch (I believe) that this book's goal is to teach easily, with single notes, and then kind of provoke the next level, adding a more complex arrangement and sound, as the inherent capability of the pedal steel guitar.- The only thing that I cannot completely understand is the piece "Teach Your Children". It is played only with melody lines, while this song is a typical rendition to the pedal steel guitar Intro, Breaks and accompaniment (originally played by Jerry Garcia)It should be noticed that the book says "Supplement to any Steel Guitar Method" and, unless you are a well seasoned and experienced pedal steel player, you will discover something.Still you should not compare it with Mel Bay's "Anthology of Pedal Steel Guitar" by DeWitt Scott, which is a real instruction book, from beginner to pro levels.

Excellent book! Cover is like a folder which makes opening pages for viewing while playing easier. Clear and concise and very well presented. Comes with an audio CD. Fast and prompt delivery from Book Store.

good selection of songs.

There is not much to dislike, and most of the songs are "standards" letting the student hear if they are playing the song correctly( because they've problably heard the song many times on radio,tv,etc. Thanks, KC

Very happy with purchase