An easy and intuitive approach to mastering the pedal steel.

The pedal steel has many expressive capabilities, and how you speak through the instrument will be greatly affected by the way you use a bar. Since you use it for vibrato, “fretting notes,” and even slides, the bar plays an important role in voicing notes on the pedal steel. These video tutorials show you everything you need to know to master using the bar on pedal steel - one of the most important techniques for pedal steel.

Right hand technique is definitely the most challenging aspect of playing pedal steel, but it’s a lot simpler than it seems. Here’s an easy to follow tutorial that will demystify right hand technique… learn helpful ways to develop your right hand technique.

Pedal steel gains much of its reputation from the use of its pedals to create sounds that listeners love. Developing your left foot pedal technique is a sure-fire way to get the most of your playing on the instrument. These tutorials show you how to master the A, B, C pedals to make that classic pedal steel sound and enhance your playing.

The volume pedal is one of the most versatile tools that any pedal steel player can utilize in their playing. A foundational part of that “classic” pedal steel sound, learn how to use the volume pedal with expression and ease.