Paul FranklinSep 4, 20204 minNumber TheoryThe Nashville Number System (NNS) uses the formula of the diatonic harmonies. It is a shorthand system which does not follow exact textbook
Paul FranklinAug 29, 20204 minA Perfect CopyLet's look at how to learn to play a part from a popular song. We can get the notes right, but sometimes it still does not sound exactly ...
Paul FranklinJul 19, 20202 minE9 Pedal Steel VocabularyI'm very pleased to announce a brand-new course I've just launched called Paul Franklin's E9 Pedal Steel Vocabulary. For many years . . .
Paul FranklinJul 4, 20202 minApplications: E9 Pedal Steel ToolboxNow that you have the skills needed to gig, the next step would be applying all of the skills you learned in Foundations . . .
Paul FranklinMay 12, 20202 minThe Dirty (or Clean) Dozen From Classical to Jazz, Country to Rock, Metal to Hip Hop, Bluegrass to Folk, Blues to Funk, R&B to Pop and on and on there are only 12 ...
Paul FranklinMay 7, 20207 minA New EraThe pedal steel guitar as we know it has been played in the “modern” manner ever since Bud Isaacs recorded his famous intro on Webb . . .
Paul FranklinMay 6, 20203 minDynamic PhrasingEveryone that wants to play fast or slow starts out copying their heroes (as I did) in my early teens. Most players that learn this way ...
Paul FranklinJun 2, 20195 minEternal BeginnerWhen I listen to Buddy Emmons, Robert Randolph, Lloyd Green, Tommy White, Curly Chalker, or other pedal steel guitar legends, I hear . . .
Paul FranklinApr 28, 20183 minThinking In IntervalsIt’s great to know all of the names of the notes on every string and fret and you should strive to do so for completeness’ sake. It’s . . .
Paul FranklinApr 5, 20181 minModern SteelThe pedal steel guitar can perform in place of synths and is often the choice of many producers looking for unique bending textures.