This lesson is an introductory etude to steel guitar simulation bends. It contains a variety of bends as well as a key modulation. This lesson also utilizes a hybrid (claw style) right-hand picking technique.

Demonstrates how to mimic pedal steel guitar technique on regular guitar

A chicken picking style solo featuring two and three string bends.

Incorporating pedal steel guitar licks in a country solo

Classic pedal steel for guitar

A short ballad using sliding and bending techniques to create melodies.

Letting those strings bend like mad!

We'll be working on how we can use bends and slidings in a rock ballad solo.

Lap steel guitar using only equipment that you probably already have! No modification to your guitar required. Just a simple alternate tuning with your standard string gauges.