How Do You Teach Yourself To Play A Lap Steel Guitar?
Lap steel guitar is a stringed instrument similar to a traditional guitar except that players either play the guitar resting on their lap or sitting on a stand. Lap steel guitar is found traditionally in country, bluegrass, and blues music. Lap steel guitars are also heavily associated with Hawaiian music. Teaching yourself to play a lap steel guitar can be both enjoyable and rewarding, and with the resources available today, teaching yourself to play isn’t too difficult if you truly want to learn. Purchase a beginner’s lap steel guitar book. You can find one, or order one, from any music store. A good starter book will show you various tunings used for the lap steel guitar, teach you how to get basic sounds from your lap steel, and teach you to play a few simple songs. Many of these lessons are available online at no charge (see resources). Purchase a couple of bluegrass or country CDs that feature lap steel players. A good starting collection is “Legends of the Lap Steel Guitar” on H
