Book 1 Lessons for the C6 Lap Steel Guitar 1.0

The transition to lap steel playing is made accessible with the Book 1 "How to Get That Sound" app from GeorgeBoards. This comprehensive resource focuses on teaching the C6th tuning, commonly used by professionals, enabling users to achieve a rich, desirable sound.

Consisting of 18 one-on-one video instructions, this app is based on practical lessons and adopts a meticulous molecule-by-molecule approach. Such a method caters to learners of all levels, allowing even those with no prior experience to grasp the concepts with ease. A passion for the distinctive sound of lap steel guitar, coupled with determination, is the only requirement for success.

GeorgeBoards’ structured methodology promises swift progress in lap steel guitar playing while ensuring that learning remains enjoyable. Each video features a player's view camera complemented by graphic overlaid tabs, enhancing clarity and understanding.

This app not only improves proficiency but also lays the groundwork for comprehending other GeorgeBoards applications as well as more advanced courses available in the market. Once users have acquired the fundamentals through this app, exploring additional GeorgeBoards materials or other artists’ resources will likely feel significantly easier and more intuitive.

The app is specifically designed for those interested in mastering “That Sound” using C6th tuning (low to high strings: C-E-G-A-C-E). The audio segment includes 17 tracks performed by a professional musician, featuring simple chord changes on acoustic guitar that facilitate play-along opportunities. The accompanying visual elements allow users to observe GeorgeBoards' techniques at the conclusion of each lesson.

Covering a full hour across eighteen engaging movies, Book 1 begins with the Open C Major Chord and progresses through various essential components:

• Detailed guidance on string selection and various picking techniques employed by professionals to achieve optimal tone and tuning accuracy.
• Instruction on the D Major Chord, focusing on developing finger dexterity.
• Exploration of additional Major Chord positions along with straightforward yet effective moves.
• Insights into Minor Chords with supplementary techniques for enhanced sound and easy slides.
• Innovative licks introduced for every chord position aimed at creating musical diversity.
• A simple two-note scale utilizing angle-slants suitable for multiple chords.
• Demonstration of the 1-4-5 chord progression that forms the foundation of numerous songs in F major, A major, and C major.

This app is compatible with iPhone and iPad, providing high-quality audio akin to rental movies. Users can easily navigate through their selected videos, taking advantage of convenient features such as pause, rewind, and replay to enhance their learning experience.