Download or read book It s Easy to Build Your Own Lap Steel Guitar written by Martin Koch and published by Koch Martin. This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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)

Download or read book Making Poor Man s Guitars written by Shane Speal and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2018-10-09 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book Exploring C6th Lap Steel Guitar written by Andy Volk and published by . This book was released on 2015-07-23 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Hal Leonard Lap Steel Guitar Method written by Johnie Helms and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2009-07-01 with total page 85 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (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!

Download or read book Pedal Steel Guitar written by Winnie Winston and published by Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation. This book was released on 1975 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Steel-guitarskole.

Download or read book First Lessons Pedal Steel written by Jay Leach and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2015-04-28 with total page 69 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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

Download or read book Basic C6th Nonpedal Lap Steel Method written by DeWitt Scott and published by Mel Bay Publications, Incorporated. This book was released on 2015-04-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book Building Electric Guitars written by Martin Koch and published by . This book was released on 2020-12-15 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book Guitarmaking Tradition and Technology written by William Cumpiano and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 1994-02 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A complete reference for the design and construction of the steel-string folk guitar and the classical guitar.

Download or read book Acoustic Lap Steel Guitar written by Peter Funk and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2015-10-26 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a collection of sixteen instrumentals arranged for acoustic lap steel guitar in D and G tuning. Lovely Hawaiian tunes such as Aloha Oe are included as well as more bluesy selections such as Whistlin' Blues and Careless Love.The book even includes an Irish ballad, Down by the Sally Gardens, arranged specifically to be played on a lap steel guitar. Special techniques such as barslants, natural harmonics, and behind-the-bar-bends are carefully explained.Includes access to online audio

Download or read book Beer School written by Jonny Garrett and published by Mango Media Inc.. This book was released on 2016-11-22 with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on a craft beer journey—from the science and art of brewing to glassware, storing, and tasting—from the men behind The Craft Beer Channel. Beer has come a long way in the 6,000 years since the first taste. The legends of the craft beer industry have made sure everyone’s within reach of the perfect pint. But how do you get the right brew for you? And can you learn to make a beer that will add to the lager legacy? Welcome to Beer School, brought to you by the heroes of YouTube sensation The Craft Beer Channel, a guide to everything you need to know about the wide and wonderful beers of the world. In Beer School, Jonny and Brad explain the intricacies of the finest artisan craft brews including: ales, lagers, porters, stouts, IPSs, and bitters. The lads have the inside scoop on everything from hop varieties and barrel aging, to serving temperatures and glassware. Beer School helps you learn how to make beer and how to get the most out of every sip. You will learn about: grain, mash, water, hops, boil, yeast, fermentation, serving, storing, pouring, and tasting. “Brad and Jonny make understanding beer easy and nearly as fun as drinking it.” —James Watt, founder of BrewDog “It’s like sitting down with Jonny and Brad and having a few beers with them! Good fun, funny, interesting and you never quite know what’s coming next.” —Mark Dredge, author of The Beer Bucket List

Download or read book Make Your Own Electric Guitar written by Melvyn Hiscock and published by . This book was released on 2021-09 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first choice of aspiring guitar makers for more than 30 years For some, it is not enough to buy a guitar--the challenge of designing and hand-making a unique, customized instrument is the dream. Since 1986, these people have turned to one book: Make Your Own Electric Guitar. Written in a clear, relaxed style, it covers every facet of guitar design and construction, as well as electronic theory and practice, and full woodworking and wiring techniques--all supported with plenty of photos and diagrams. Now in a revised and expanded third edition, Make Your Own Electric Guitar will enable any musician or enthusiast with basic woodworking skills to create a uniquely valuable instrument.

Download or read book Junkyard Jam Band written by David Erik Nelson and published by No Starch Press. This book was released on 2015-10-01 with total page 409 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Making music doesn’t have to be about dropping big bucks in the guitar shop or endlessly fiddling with expensive software. You can make good noise out of bits of wood and wire, plastic and steel. When you build your own instruments, creating your own sound comes naturally. Junkyard Jam Band is a step-by-step guide to making a full array of complete musical projects—no previous carpentry or electronics experience required. Each build includes tips on how to coax the best sounds out of the instrument and encourages you to mod the project to fit your own style. Learn how to: –Bust up your old tape decks for a handheld old-skool Scratchbox –Give your voice a robotic makeover with the Droid Voicebox –Circuit-bend unsuspecting childhood toys into mutant glitching jazz-punk machines –Transform cigar boxes into thumb pianos and electric ukuleles –Build a crackling, multifunction Mud-n-Sizzle Preamp to attach to any electric music machine Along the way, you’ll explore the physics behind wind instruments, discover how harmonics work, and get your feet wet with some music theory. To top it all off, the back of the book includes a soldering primer for total beginners, along with extra circuits to customize your instruments even further. Build your own band your way!

Download or read book First Lessons Lap Steel Guitar written by Jay Leach and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2012-03-01 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First Lessons Lap Steel is a fun and easy approach to learning the lap steel guitar. Author Jay Leach explains the basics of the instrument including bar control, picking, and string groups, with fun exercises to play. This book also includes several catchy tunes and an accompanying CD with play-along tracks.

Download or read book Making an Archtop Guitar written by Robert Benedetto and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 1994 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (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 .

Download or read book Playing Lap Steel Guitar for Beginners written by Eric Jara and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-02-19 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlock the enchanting world of lap steel guitar with "Mastering the Melodies," an indispensable guide tailored for beginners eager to embark on a musical journey. This meticulously crafted book, designed for self-paced learning, is your gateway to mastering the art of playing lap steel guitar with finesse and confidence. Inside, you'll find a carefully structured curriculum that covers fundamental techniques, chord progressions, and essential scales. The step-by-step instructions, accompanied by clear illustrations, ensure that even novices can grasp the intricacies of this unique instrument. Discover the secrets of creating soulful melodies and captivating harmonies as you progress through hands-on exercises and engaging lessons. "Mastering the Melodies" goes beyond basic instruction, providing insights into the rich history and cultural significance of lap steel guitar. Gain a deep understanding of the instrument's role in various musical genres, from country and blues to Hawaiian and jazz. Delve into the nuances of tone control, slide techniques, and expression, empowering you to infuse your music with emotion and creativity. This book is not just a guide; it's a companion on your musical odyssey. Whether you're a solo artist, a songwriter, or an aspiring session musician, "Mastering the Melodies" equips you with the skills and knowledge needed to captivate audiences with the timeless allure of lap steel guitar. Elevate your playing, unlock your potential, and immerse yourself in the joy of creating beautiful music with this comprehensive guide for beginners.

Download or read book The Birth of Loud written by Ian S. Port and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2019-01-15 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A hot-rod joy ride through mid-20th-century American history” (The New York Times Book Review), this one-of-a-kind narrative masterfully recreates the rivalry between the two men who innovated the electric guitar’s amplified sound—Leo Fender and Les Paul—and their intense competition to convince rock stars like the Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, and Eric Clapton to play the instruments they built. In the years after World War II, music was evolving from big-band jazz into rock ’n’ roll—and these louder styles demanded revolutionary instruments. When Leo Fender’s tiny firm marketed the first solid-body electric guitar, the Esquire, musicians immediately saw its appeal. Not to be out-maneuvered, Gibson, the largest guitar manufacturer, raced to build a competitive product. The company designed an “axe” that would make Fender’s Esquire look cheap and convinced Les Paul—whose endorsement Leo Fender had sought—to put his name on it. Thus was born the guitar world’s most heated rivalry: Gibson versus Fender, Les versus Leo. While Fender was a quiet, half-blind, self-taught radio repairman, Paul was a brilliant but headstrong pop star and guitarist who spent years toying with new musical technologies. Their contest turned into an arms race as the most inventive musicians of the 1950s and 1960s—including bluesman Muddy Waters, rocker Buddy Holly, the Beatles, Bob Dylan, and Eric Clapton—adopted one maker’s guitar or another. By 1969 it was clear that these new electric instruments had launched music into a radical new age, empowering artists with a vibrancy and volume never before attainable. In “an excellent dual portrait” (The Wall Street Journal), Ian S. Port tells the full story in The Birth of Loud, offering “spot-on human characterizations, and erotic paeans to the bodies of guitars” (The Atlantic). “The story of these instruments is the story of America in the postwar era: loud, cocky, brash, aggressively new” (The Washington Post).