The Hal Leonard Lap Steel Guitar Method is one of the best lap steel guitar books I've ever purchased. It's more concise then any other instructional lap steel book I've seen. If there were more songs in any one key, I wouldn't have any criticisms at all even though you do learn several tunings for each key. It's the book to get if you're first starting to learn to play.
The pacing and detail of the guide is perfect for a slow fingered novice like myself. It's perfect for nervous beginners who get confused with difficult instructions. If you've been put off by the numerous YouTube videos promising to assist beginners when the opposite is actually the case, this book is the way to build a solid foundation of style and technique. You don't have to shy away because of difficulty with this instructional book.
Even though it's easy to learn using the Hal Leonard Lap Steel Guitar Method, it does take a while to get through it. Too bad the CD that comes with it doesn't have any verbal instruction to explain the useful licks; for example when to use them and for what type of song.
Though they are very good for chop building. It's the beginner guide to use but you still will need a little more instruction on the proper use of the slide.
The price is under ten dollars and with the provided tunings, sample licks and songs, really makes it a great deal. You can use the CD provided as the basis for your goal sound. For a basic look into the playing of the lap steel guitar, you won't go wrong with this book. If your past the basics already, then skip this one and find an instructional book for your skill level.
The pacing and detail of the guide is perfect for a slow fingered novice like myself. It's perfect for nervous beginners who get confused with difficult instructions. If you've been put off by the numerous YouTube videos promising to assist beginners when the opposite is actually the case, this book is the way to build a solid foundation of style and technique. You don't have to shy away because of difficulty with this instructional book.
Even though it's easy to learn using the Hal Leonard Lap Steel Guitar Method, it does take a while to get through it. Too bad the CD that comes with it doesn't have any verbal instruction to explain the useful licks; for example when to use them and for what type of song.
Though they are very good for chop building. It's the beginner guide to use but you still will need a little more instruction on the proper use of the slide.
The price is under ten dollars and with the provided tunings, sample licks and songs, really makes it a great deal. You can use the CD provided as the basis for your goal sound. For a basic look into the playing of the lap steel guitar, you won't go wrong with this book. If your past the basics already, then skip this one and find an instructional book for your skill level.