New at PSG

Bennie Hensley · Post by **Bennie Hensley** » 3 Dec 2002 5:13 pm

I have taken up the PSG within the last year.I am leaning toward the Nashville 1000 for an amp. I am hoping some day to make music and not noise.When I try and play tab it doesen't sound right any suggestions?
Thanks. I am looking forward to meeting many steel players.

Pat Carlson · Post by **Pat Carlson** » 3 Dec 2002 8:57 pm

Welcome Bennie I'm also very new to this wonderful instrument.Just got my new Nashville 1000 Amp today.It really sounds sweet!Also is VERY POWERFUL.Probably will sound even better whem I figure out the best settings!:d

Dave Horch · Post by **Dave Horch** » 3 Dec 2002 9:17 pm

Hey Bennie, welcome! What's challenging you the most (hint: it's not your amp)?

Best, -Dave

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Bennie Hensley · Post by **Bennie Hensley** » 4 Dec 2002 4:24 am

Dave Horch wrote wondering what is challenging me the most about learning the PSG, and he is certainly correct, it isn't the amp! I guess I am expecting too much too soon. I am trying to learn intros and turn arounds for the old country songs my friends and I do, hopfully I can find some tab for this. Thanks, Bennie

Tony Prior · Post by **Tony Prior** » 4 Dec 2002 5:08 am

Bennie, you said "Within the last year " you started. That most likely means less than a year ? No ? As you know there is a lot to learn here..and a lot of physicals ( not at the Dr.)just go slow..start slow, play slow, learn the neck, get familiar with your pedals and knee's, what they do. Pitch ,Pitch and Pitch are probably the three most important things to work on. Keep in mind that Tab is great to get started on but playing by TAB should also parallel learning what the TAB is showing you.

I'm fairly certain many of us here at one time heard a tune, bought some tab, and tried to play it on the first day....

"NOT"

You are in good company.

Welcome to Steel and I wish you great success.

Oh yes, The N1000 is a fine amp for sure.

tp

Mike Delaney · Post by **Mike Delaney** » 4 Dec 2002 5:29 am

Welcome to the club. There is a great deal of information available here on the forum.

Consider finding a good instructor. This will literally shave years off the learning time. Also, pay heed to Tony's post, he's right on target.

Jeff Lampert · Post by **Jeff Lampert** » 4 Dec 2002 7:20 am

You can find loads of tab for many popular songs from the last 40 years right on this website. Also, check out the Tablature section of the Forum from time to time. Good luck.
http://users.interlinks.net/rebel/steel/steel.html

CrowBear Schmitt · Post by **CrowBear Schmitt** » 4 Dec 2002 9:49 am

Welcome to this great Forum and to the Club Bennie.
playin PSG is a long term affair, so stick w: it and PRACTICE and you'll get good.
i learned a lot from Tab. still do too !
Get out and play w: others as much as you can, and record whatever it is you play so you can listen to it and improve.
don't hesitate to ask questions here that you might have along the way, cause there's always someone here to give you a good answer
Best of Luck to ya'

Mike Brown · Post by **Mike Brown** » 4 Dec 2002 9:59 am

Bennie, I would like to welcome you to the Forum and also welcome you to contact me here at Peavey Electronics should you have questions about the Nashville 1000 or any Peavey product. As a fellow steel guitarist, I am here to assist.

I can be reached toll free at 1-877-732-8391.

Mike Brown
Peavey Electronics Corporation

Joerg Hennig · Post by **Joerg Hennig** » 4 Dec 2002 10:01 am

Hi Bennie,
I have always found it difficult to learn something from tab without knowing what it´s actually supposed to sound like. In other words, try to find a recording of the track you want to learn and I can almost guarantee that everything will become much clearer.

Good luck, Joe H.

Michael Haselman · Post by **Michael Haselman** » 4 Dec 2002 12:28 pm

I would start with the Winnie Winston book, if it's still available. I used it 25 years ago, and when I was done with it, I was just about ready for the stage. It's alot easier reading tab when you have the music to listen to.[This message was edited by Michael Haselman on 04 December 2002 at 12:29 PM.]

David Doggett · Post by **David Doggett** » 4 Dec 2002 6:50 pm

Bennie, playing from tab will only take you so far. The hardest thing to do, and the very best training is to learn to pick melodies (with dyad or triad harmony). Learn to do this with the melody on top and the harmony below, then learn to do it with the thumb playing the melody on the bottom and the fingers laying in the harmony above. If you get good at all that, you can throw away the tab, cause then when you hear a lick or turnaround, you'll be able to play it straight away by ear.

You'll also play alot better than me - cause I never have the patience and time to take my own advice. But Jim Cohen took that advice from his teachers and wow can he play.

Kenny Foy · Post by **Kenny Foy** » 4 Dec 2002 7:10 pm

Bennie, I responded on your other post and also here. You're in with the best teachers in the world for PSG. Pay attention to what they say and I can promise you they will tell you rite. They have been a great inspiration, tutors, mentors and baby sitters for me and am proud of all of these people on this Forum for unselfishly helping people like me that are tryin and wanting to play PSG. Good Luck and don't quit learning.

Eddie Malray · Post by **Eddie Malray** » 4 Dec 2002 8:46 pm

Bennie: If it is at all possible, find a professional teacher and LEARN TO DO IT RIGHT. You will be years ahead of the game in a few months. I thought myself and after 22 years I'm still trying to overcome bad habits. Welcome to a great society and good luck. Eddie Malray