Can I get some feedback on my playing?

Andy Ellison · Post by **Andy Ellison** » 3 Feb 2014 1:04 pm

Hello, my name's Andy. I'm a 22-year old steeler.

I recorded some pedal steel over a backing track I found online and was hoping to get some feedback on my playing from you forum members.

https://soundcloud.com/acellison/countr ... dy-ellison

Let me know what you think!

Pete Nicholls · Post by **Pete Nicholls** » 3 Feb 2014 1:12 pm

Sounds to me like you're off to a fine start at 22 yrs of age! Keep on keepin' on.

Justin Emmert · Post by **Justin Emmert** » 3 Feb 2014 4:07 pm

I've only been playing a couple months. Sounded real good to me.

Dave Harmonson · Post by **Dave Harmonson** » 4 Feb 2014 8:14 am

I agree. Good place to start from. Your getting a good tone and pitch is good.
The first advice I give any new player is to try and play with no bar vibrato. I hear just a bit too much bar shiver, but way less than what I hear from most newbies. After learning how to nail the pitch with no vibrato then let it creep back in, but more as the note is sustaining rather than at the attack point.
Keep it up. You're on your way.

Andy Ellison · Post by **Andy Ellison** » 4 Feb 2014 1:12 pm

Thanks for the advice, Dave. I'll definitely give that a try

Andy Ellison · Post by **Andy Ellison** » 4 Feb 2014 1:13 pm

Also thanks Pete and Justin for your feedback