Let's talk Hawaiian Steel Guitar (Sailor!) - Beyond Tiki

C Chongolio Member The Coast of Kauai Joined: Oct 02, 2002 Posts: 2765	C Chongolio Posted posted on Sat, Jan 17, 2004 1:44 PM I too love that sweet steel sound. Beach music to be sure. We have a wonderful steel player who plays regularly at the http://www.ukuleleclubsantacruz.com I sit close and watch but I can't figure out a thing she is doing. I would love to learn how to play any song on that instrument, including 'ol smokey. Heck, I would like to fire rapid fire staccato without feeling given the chance. On 2004-01-16 19:42, Tiki_Bong wrote: Don't just memorize the song, but rather understand the choral progressions you're playing through. Good tip bong about knowing the structure and why. a little theory can go a long way. Thanks for the info -- I believe that our Heavenly Father invented the monkey because he was disappointed in man." ... Mark Twain [ Edited by: Chongolio on 2004-01-17 13:44 ]

I too love that sweet steel sound. Beach music to be sure. We have a wonderful steel player who plays regularly at the http://www.ukuleleclubsantacruz.com I sit close and watch but I can't figure out a thing she is doing. I would love to learn how to play any song on that instrument, including 'ol smokey. Heck, I would like to fire rapid fire staccato without feeling given the chance.

On 2004-01-16 19:42, Tiki_Bong wrote:

Don't just memorize the song, but rather understand the choral progressions you're playing through.

Good tip bong about knowing the structure and why. a little theory can go a long way. Thanks for the info

-- I believe that our Heavenly Father invented the monkey because he was disappointed in man."
... Mark Twain

[ Edited by: Chongolio on 2004-01-17 13:44 ]

Post #70551 by Chongolio on Sat, Jan 17, 2004 1:44 PM