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Topic: Best Professional Instructional DVDs to buy?
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Kirk Hamre
Member From: Birmingham, Alabama
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posted 30 October 2005 06:59 PM
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I would like to know the best E9 pedal steel instructional DVD(s) to buy. I won't name names, but I bought some instructional videos from a well know individual and was not impressed. The videos are hard to see(bad resolution) because they are second or third generation copies..I bought them new from the maker. A mirror was set-up on the floor so viewer could see the knees and pedals being used, however, the video camera and the mirror were not inline and I could not see much of anything. The instructor was difficult to following because he did not always tell you what strings and changes were being made, so I had to spend alot of extra time trying to figure out the change and strings by trial-and-error. I don't want to buy video tape that has been transferred to DVD as the resolution is terrible due to generation loss. I have a feeling the instructor is not familiar with the loss of picture quality each time a video is recorded to another video or transferred on to a DVD. Also, when poor quality video camera's are used the picture and sound quality is awful. One more thing that irritates me...turn off all the unnecessary effects like echo when making an instructional DVD,it sounds like garbage over a TV audio speaker...just alittle reverb is all that is needed...HELP!!! |
Charlie McDonald
Member From: Lubbock, Texas, USA
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posted 31 October 2005 04:39 AM
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I can resonate; I have an instructional video where the instructor has a delay effect on while demonstrating tuning with a meter. Bugged me.I'm impressed with Joe Wright's method and presentation. He's cool. |
Ernest Cawby
Member From: Lake City, Florida, USA
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posted 31 October 2005 01:06 PM
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Jeff Newman is unsurpassed for quality and best instruction, just call Fran and order with confidence. If you don't like it they will refund or I will, it is that good.ernie |
Terry Hickey
Member From: Arroyo Grande, California, USA
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posted 31 October 2005 04:12 PM
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Kirk,
I started from the beginning with Jeff Newman and have ground away for three years. While I have bought other instructional videos, Jeff in my opinion has the best overall offering. The quality of the tapes are very professional. Thanks Terry Hickey |
John Fabian
Member From: Mesquite, Texas USA
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posted 31 October 2005 05:09 PM
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The instructor was difficult to following because he did not always tell you what strings and changes were being made, so I had to spend alot of extra time trying to figure out the change and strings by trial-and-error.
I would say that's why some courses also include tablature and rhythm tracks. Jeffran courses (which utilize both of the aforementioned items) are definitely what I prefer. Jeff was my first teacher via live seminar. Joe Wright's stuff is also great. And, while Buddy Emmons' courses are not available on video, they do utilize tab and rhythm tracks and are well worth the investment. Think of them as instruction from the source.[This message was edited by John Fabian on 31 October 2005 at 05:12 PM.] |
Chris LeDrew
Member From: Newfoundland, Canada
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posted 31 October 2005 08:03 PM
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I really enjoy watching Jeff Newman on video because his passion for the instrument is contagious. He's got such a cool personality, and he makes you believe that you can do it. He repeats the key info so it becomes ingrained. His ultra-serious approach to the pedal steel guitar gets you EXCITED about the instrument.Jeff's "Right Hand Alpha" video/DVD would be my recommendation. Until I ingrained this technique into my brain, I was seriously limited. My sound improved dramatically when I applied this technique, as did my chord possiblities. I practice at least 3 hours a day, and it took me weeks to get it down properly. But now it's natural, just like Jeff said it would become. I believed him, and it happened....with MUCH practice. Edit: The picture quality is first-rate, and the steel sound is clear and unmuddled.[This message was edited by Chris LeDrew on 31 October 2005 at 08:04 PM.] |
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