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Reece Anderson Member From: Keller Texas USA |
posted 10 November 2004 10:16 AM
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I have completed an article concerning what I believe to be a crucial element necessary to achieve success while learning steel guitar. In consideration of the forum "bandwidth" and the length of the article(I apologize if that is not the correct termonology), I have placed it on the MSA website www.msapedalsteels.com where it can be found under "Reece's Writings". |
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Ray Minich Member From: Limestone, New York, USA |
posted 10 November 2004 01:18 PM
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Reece, encouraging words, I like what you had to say about thinking two (or more) seconds ahead in the tune, about where you are and where your gonna go in the tune. I had a flight instructor once who said "you always gotta be thinkin' ahead of yer aircraft. The moment it gets ahead of you yer probably gonna have a bad day." Good thing these PSG's don't have wings. |
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Ben Slaughter Member From: Madera, California |
posted 10 November 2004 01:26 PM
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Good stuff Mr. Anderson!! To expand your baseball analogy a bit, a fielder must also think ahead, and have a plan. They must know how many outs there are, where baserunners may be, if the ball is caught in the air or on the ground, where it is to be thrown. Not to mention the mechanics of transferring the ball from the glove to the throwing hand and the action of throwing. If they have to think about all that after they make the catch, it's too late. I would also say that the thought process is somewhat similar to the mental construction and articulation of spoken language, a thought process I didn't discover until I studied a second language. One has a thought, constructs a sentence, and the lips, tongue, jaw, and lungs, create the sounds, in mere seconds. The process is subconscious for me, in English, but had to become conscience to learn a second language, then subconscious again to be fluent. I'd be willing to bet that there are fewer nerves and muscles used in playing steel guitar than in speaking. However, getting to the point where playing steel guitar is like speaking is the trick. I am neither fluent in Spanish or Steel Guitar, I still must think about both during the activity, but fluency is the goal. [This message was edited by Ben Slaughter on 10 November 2004 at 02:07 PM.] |
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Billy McCoy Member From: Arlington, Texas, USA |
posted 10 November 2004 02:05 PM
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Hey Brief...er ...REECE,  I enjoyed the article very much. You and I have discussed several of these aspects before as I recall. Very in depth and promotes much thought into the basics of PSG. Well done Reecy! b ------------------ |
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Fred Justice Member From: Globe Arizona, Copper Capital Of The World |
posted 10 November 2004 03:12 PM
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Hey Reece, Ole buddy,soon as I get Brenda to teach me to read im gonna get on that there web looker and read that thing. Just kidding Reece,I enjoyed it very much and looking forward to spending a few more days with you again before too long,take care ------------------ |
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Sidney Malone Member From: Buna, TX |
posted 10 November 2004 05:32 PM
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Thanks a million Reece!!!! Very well written as always!! This is invaluable information for any player, especially beginners, all for free from a true legend!! It's not every day that a player can get this kind of insight from quite possibly the most knowledgable player who has ever played this instrument!! I don't know of anyone who is more willing to share their musical knowledge with those of us who struggle to learn than Reece. He has helped me in ways that I could never attempt to explain, musically as well as personally. The best part, and by far the most important, is I have the priveledge of calling Reece & Teresa dear friends of mine!! Thanks again my friend!!! |
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Reece Anderson Member From: Keller Texas USA |
posted 10 November 2004 06:38 PM
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Ray M....Thank you for your kind words. My first flight instructor told me the same thing. They must have impressed us cause we're both still here. Ben S....You're absolutely right, there is even more to be considered than what I mentioned concerning an outfielder, and I believe that further proves my analogy. Thank you for your time and comments. Billy M....Great being on stage with you a few nights ago, you sounded great as usual. Fred J....Good to see you lurking about the forum. It was also good to see you and get to hear your rendition of "Heres That Rainy Day". Your chord selection and voicings were eloquent and flawlessly played. I look forward to seeing you again soon. Teresa and I also send our regards to your wife and two beautiful doggies. |
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Richard Gonzales Member From: FITCHBURG,MA USA |
posted 11 November 2004 11:56 AM
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Hi Reece- I see you have it posted, very nicely done! Let me ask a questioned for us beginners, If I have trouble fielding a ground ball, I will practice taking grounders until I am blue in the face. How would one practice hitting the right pedals, so it becomes a perception. How you answer should apply to all aspects of learning the details of ones weakness in playing pedal steel. Thanks, Reece! |
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Reece Anderson Member From: Keller Texas USA |
posted 11 November 2004 01:14 PM
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Richard....my plan is to offer other articles in the near future which will address your question as well as other aspects of "achieving success while learning steel guitar". I will be placing them on the website as they become available. I also plan to eventually put all my past articles spanning many years on the website as well. |
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Bob Markison Member From: San Francisco, CA |
posted 11 November 2004 09:17 PM
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Reece - Great thoughts born of keen insight from a generous master musician. Many thanks! - Bob Markison |
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Jeff Agnew Member From: Dallas, TX |
posted 12 November 2004 03:53 AM
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This is an aspect of playing music that is almost never discussed. Thanks for bringing it into discussion. The mark of a great teacher is being able to see and fix the source of problems in a student's learning process. That's a gift few people have. You've now made it a gift to the steel community and for that, we're all richer. |
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Mark Metdker Member From: North Central Texas, USA |
posted 12 November 2004 04:14 AM
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Reece, thanks for the rare insight regarding the mental aspect of playing this great instrument. I think the things you outlined in your article should be the groundwork that is layed before anyone ever takes the intrument up and decides to play it. It seems like all we ever discuss is our physical techniques of playing, never the mental aspects. Thanks for being one of the great contributors the the steel guitar community over the years. When I get some free time, I will be calling and hopefully getting out to Keller for some lessons soon! ------------------ Band Pics My other hobby Work Pics |
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Reece Anderson Member From: Keller Texas USA |
posted 12 November 2004 09:24 AM
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Bob M....I'm humbled by your comments, and honored to be your friend. Jeff A....Thank you for your comments, but I'm the one receiving the gift, because of so many friends like yourself. Mark M....I appreciate your comments as well. That which I shared is the foundation upon which I teach all my students. It will be a pleasure and privilege to spend time with you, when and if you have the opportunity to visit me. |
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Mark Krutke Member From: Tomahawk, WI USA |
posted 12 November 2004 12:13 PM
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It's a wonderful thing to see the greats post info like this! It's an ingredient that will further steel guitar. Thanks Reece. ------------------ |
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Rick Schmidt Member From: Carlsbad, CA. USA |
posted 12 November 2004 02:41 PM
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Reece...Great article! Kinda reminds me of a mentor jazz bass teacher I had years ago who tried to explain to me how he could play along with a band without actually knowing the chord progression. It was amazing, it was almost like a cross bewteen mind reading and martial arts. He always kept things grooving along without ever dropping a beat, even in complex progressions. He likened his technique to "skeet shooting" and believe me, he was good at it! It's great to see a master like yourself sharing wisdom so unselfishly. Thank you! |
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Reece Anderson Member From: Keller Texas USA |
posted 13 November 2004 10:12 AM
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Mark K....Thank you for your very kind comment. Rick S....I too have known a few players who have the "gift" you mentioned. I believe the ability to do so comes from a natural exceptional insight relative to perception. I certainly hear an amazing perception when I listen to you play. |
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Billy Helms Member From: Sugar Land, Texas, USA |
posted 18 November 2004 07:19 PM
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Hi Reece, What a great article, I'm going to make a study out of this until it is ingrained in my mind. Thanks |
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TS MCDONALD Member From: Arlington, Texas USA |
posted 24 November 2004 05:12 PM
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Reece, you know what??? I once knew a "Gentleman", who "Espoused and Regurgitated" your "Teaching Philosophy and Methodology", almost "Word For Word"....In fact, it almost completely resembles ensemblically your "Well Thought Out Symphony and Ensemble"....Having stated the above, I may only say that, without "Question or Doubt", from any "Nay-Sayers or Disbelievers", "It Works and Worked", (1+3+4),exactly, "One Hundred and Fifty-One Percent of the Time, To Perfection"....Thanks to You... ------------------ |
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Bob Simmons Member From: Trafford, Alabama, USA |
posted 24 November 2004 06:28 PM
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As an old flight instructor, your'e so right; however, I've had a few airplanes try to think for me.... I guess I'm always thinking ahead while pickin, but couldn't tell you what exactly. Hi, Reese |
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Bill Waskiewicz Member From: Deerfield Beach, Florida, USA |
posted 25 November 2004 04:59 AM
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Hi Reece: Thanks for posting Achieving Success, Can't wait for the next one, I've read your artical over and over in order to get the most out of it and was wondering how reading tab would enter into the equation without mental distraction or am I missing the boat somewhere??. Best Regards, Bill W. Any and all help will be appreciated. |
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