Unlock the Secrets of Lap Steel Guitar – On Your Standard Guitar!
Have you ever been captivated by the soulful, lyrical melodies of a lap steel guitar? Whether you've heard it in Classic Country, Western Swing, or Hawaiian music, the lap steel guitar’s unique sound has been a staple since the 1950s. Its long, sliding notes mimic the human voice, while its rhythmic stabs bring the excitement of a big band’s horn section. But why let lap steel guitarists have all the fun?
Now, you can bring that iconic sound to your standard guitar!
In this comprehensive guitar course, you'll learn everything you need to imitate the sound of a lap steel on your regular guitar. The course is designed to provide you with a strong foundation, helping you replicate those smooth, slides and melodic phrases that make the lap steel sound so distinctive. And the best part? You won’t need to invest in a separate instrument!
What’s Included in the Course?
- 50 Video Lessons: Step-by-step lessons that break down each technique, making it easy to follow.
- PDFs: Detailed notation and tablature for each exercise and performance.
- Backing Tracks: Jam along to backing tracks that will help you practice your new skills in real-time.
What Will You Learn?
We’ve packed this course with a wide range of techniques to help you master the lap steel sound on guitar. Here’s a preview of what you’ll cover:
- Maj 6th Chords & Inversions: Learn how to add rich, warm chord voicings to your playing.
- Speed-Building Exercises: Focused approaches to help you increase your finger speed and accuracy.
- Hybrid Picking: A crucial technique for imitating the lap steel’s picking style.
- Glissandos: Master the art of sliding notes and chords to create colorful sound.
- Voice Leading Melodic Figures: Make your melodies flow seamlessly across the fretboard.
- Harmonizing the Blues Scale: Add depth and texture to your blues playing.
- Tone and Volume Swells: Create those unique attacks that lap steel is know for.
- The Speedy West Trick: A classic lap steel trick to bring excitement to your solos.
- Common Melodic Figures: Learn the go-to figures lap steel players rely on.
- Side Stepping: A simple technique for adding some harmonic sophistication to your solos.
- Tone Clusters: Embrace the lap steel's C6 tuning by using chord clusters.
- Harmonics: A beautiful technique for adding bell like notes to your playing.
- Solo Performances with Note for Note Breakdown: Lots of example solos followed by detailed breakdowns.
By the end of the course, you’ll even be performing full solo pieces showing off everything you’ve learned!
Why This Course?
This course is perfect for anyone looking to expand their playing and incorporate the iconic sound of lap steel into their guitar skills. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced guitarist, the lessons are structured to provide a solid foundation while also offering more advanced techniques for those looking to push their limits.
Don’t wait—start your journey to mastering lap steel guitar techniques on your standard guitar today!
Sign up now and bring the magic of lap steel into your playing
