I am only a superficial listener of hawaiian music, especially the guitar. However, I can always (I think) tell when there are "Hawaiian" feelings/movements/influence, in music I hear. but I never knew why/how. The ornamentation explanations really clarified it for me as to what makes "hawaiian" music unique. Thanks for the clear, short examples. I know it is a technique video, and it works equally well as an ethnomusic education video!
Hi Amitava, thanks so much for the comment. I kindly invite you to check the playlist of Hawaiian Guitar in my TH-cam channel. There is also a full concert video I have showing guitars from all around the world and explaining the connection between them. (like the connection between the Hawaiian guitar and the Indian guitar-veena). I think you will find the music, stories and details fascinating. There is even more at: www.fernandoperezguitar.com Cheers,
Thanks Danny! Glad you enjoyed them. Yes! That is the cool thing about steel guitar, in no time you can be jamming. More videos and stuff on my web: www.fernandoperezguitar.com And thanks a lot for taking the time to comment :-)
Thanks Alan! There is more where that came from and also at: www.fernandoperezguitar.com I hope you enjoy it! And receive my appreciation for taking the time to comment. Cheers!
For quite some years I have been playing Weissenborns made by German luthier Michael Gotz. I sincerely love them. He also organizes a steel guitar workshop every year where I personally teach. During the workshop Michael brings lots of his guitars for students to play them and try them. It is a great opportunity if you are searching for a Weissenborn because he offers really good prices for workshop students. You can find the information on my website: www.fernandoperezguitar.com And if I can assist you with anything please feel free to write to me. 🙂
Don Reynolds hey Don! Thanks for the comment. I do like to consider myself a “never ending student of the craft”. Again thank you, your words are very encouraging. I wish you a whole lot of the same good wishes.
@@FernandoPerezGuitar You are quite welcome and thank you. That kind of humility toward continual learning certainly shows. It's something I strive for too (and not just in music). Someone wiser than me said "if you learn something, you will use it eventually" and its true, it's never a waste of time.
Don Reynolds yes! I totally understand and agree with you. There is nothing like walking the path. Anything and everything you learn in life can be used to help others. Best wishes to you Don.
Fernando, sorry one more question... I have a strong interest in Hawaiian style music and I see many electric steel guitars use a C6 tuning for that style. But I also see many say this is not a recommended tuning for acoustic steel string instruments due to the increased pressure on the instrument. Do you agree? Thanks again for helping out a newbie!
If you use a C6 tuning you need to have a different gauge of strings than the usual used in acoustic steels. However you can use the same tuning in a different key so it fits better your strings tension. If you are still learning I recommend you to use the G low bass tuning (DGDGBD). It is a much more solid foundation for steel playing. From there you can vary it to G6 (DGEGBD).
@@FernandoPerezGuitar thank you so much that makes a lot of sense. I prefer to use the more traditional acoustic steel string over a straight electric. Seems to capture the Aloha spirit much better. Once I decide on a decent entry level guitar I will be following your website closely and ordering some of your books. Thank you for embracing this music and sharing your knowledge, you are a true teacher 🙏
Muchas gracias, my friend. I'm studying Hawaiian and pedal steel at the same time and it can be difficult to understand where one ends and the other begins. Nahenahe. Thank you!
Hey JD! I hear you, I also started with pedal and lap steel at the same time. Well, if you build your foundation right you will be able to move from one to the other and use many tunings effortlessly. I would recommend you to check the other steel guitar 8 tips videos and the educational material in my web so you can avoid mistakes and building bad playing habits. That will save you much time and frustrations. Also feel free to contact me through the form in my web if you have questions or doubts about anything. I am here to help. 🙂 Enjoy playing this awesome instrument. Aloha nui!
Aloha! For Hawaiian there are many tunings. Imagine how many since every family use to create their own. But a good one to develop is the G low bass tuning (DGDGBD). It is one of the most complete and once you understand it well you can move to other tunings effortlessly. In Tahitian music there is not much steel guitar. Usually when I play with Tahitian people I end up using the G low bas tuning. But others could work well too.
Any tips on the sound-chain? I'm trying a little Chorus and reverb, but if/when I get that endless sustain, I seem to lose the sweet middle tones. Thanks!
OCONNORindustries when it comes to adding effects is up to your taste or the sound you want to achieve. Reverb can make things sound not too clear but you can make it work adjusting the reverb time and giving it some predelay. If you want to get the reverb sound without putting the guitar into a cave use a plate reverb or even spring reverb. If the chorus is making things unclear or messy adjust the mix betweem wet and dry signal. Getting the right speed and depth also helps. You can add any effects you like, the key is understanding well how the parameters work so you embellish things instead of making it dirty ( unless you want that). If you are using a pick up then a nice parametric eq will help get a more natural sound.
Hi Sunday Anything used in acoustic lap steel guitar playing applies the same way to electric instruments. Only the tone changes. You can find all full tutorials in different levels in my website: www.fernandoperezguitar.com
Sergio Santos there are some in my book The Encyclopedia of Acoustic Lap Steel Guitar Solos. You can find it in the educational page of my web at: www.fernandoperezguitar.com
Hey! For this video I use G low bass or G Taro Patch (DGDGBD). However, generally I use all kinds of different tunings depending on the style, type of sound and even type of slide guitar. You can find more info in my publications at: www.fernandoperezguitar.com Cheers,
Hi ! Thanks for this attractive video ! I'm very interested about playing hawaian guitar but actually I dont have one.. Could you please give me some good models (for beginners) and website/brands for me to order one ?
Ok I just find my question pretty stupid after watching your other videos haha. Man thanks a lot for all these explanations. You may be the one that will make me start playing it !
Hi Esteban There are many things available. It all depends on where you live, your budget, etc. Why don't you end me a private message thru my website contact form at www.fernandoperezguitar.com Let me know where you live, what you are looking for, your budget available, etc, so I can make you a recommendation based on realistic info. Cheers!
@@teegees Yes, all kinds, starting with the different variations of G tuning, then moving them to other keys while keeping the tuning structure. And then there are others like the family of the D open tuning and its variations. From there you just find tunings related to these previous ones but in different keys or structure of intervals depending on your guitar, number of strings, gauge, etc.
I am only a superficial listener of hawaiian music, especially the guitar. However, I can always (I think) tell when there are "Hawaiian" feelings/movements/influence, in music I hear. but I never knew why/how. The ornamentation explanations really clarified it for me as to what makes "hawaiian" music unique. Thanks for the clear, short examples. I know it is a technique video, and it works equally well as an ethnomusic education video!
Hi Amitava, thanks so much for the comment.
I kindly invite you to check the playlist of Hawaiian Guitar in my TH-cam channel. There is also a full concert video I have showing guitars from all around the world and explaining the connection between them. (like the connection between the Hawaiian guitar and the Indian guitar-veena).
I think you will find the music, stories and details fascinating.
There is even more at: www.fernandoperezguitar.com
Cheers,
These three Fernando Perez tutorial videos are great! Master the techniques on all three of them, and you're ready to start gigging!
Thanks Danny! Glad you enjoyed them.
Yes! That is the cool thing about steel guitar, in no time you can be jamming.
More videos and stuff on my web: www.fernandoperezguitar.com
And thanks a lot for taking the time to comment :-)
Thoroughly well done . I enjoyed and I learned 😊
Thanks Alan! There is more where that came from and also at: www.fernandoperezguitar.com
I hope you enjoy it!
And receive my appreciation for taking the time to comment.
Cheers!
Great video, thanks!
My pleasure! 🙂
Thank you for sharing this lesson. Could you tell me what guitar you are playing, it is a wonderful instrument!
For quite some years I have been playing Weissenborns made by German luthier Michael Gotz. I sincerely love them.
He also organizes a steel guitar workshop every year where I personally teach.
During the workshop Michael brings lots of his guitars for students to play them and try them. It is a great opportunity if you are searching for a Weissenborn because he offers really good prices for workshop students.
You can find the information on my website: www.fernandoperezguitar.com
And if I can assist you with anything please feel free to write to me. 🙂
@@FernandoPerezGuitar Thank you very much Fernando, keep on making your wonderful music :)
@@drespo-oe9hr my pleasure!
thank you for making this, I discovered the rest of your videos through this one. you are a masterful player all around, a true student of the craft
Don Reynolds hey Don! Thanks for the comment. I do like to consider myself a “never ending student of the craft”. Again thank you, your words are very encouraging. I wish you a whole lot of the same good wishes.
@@FernandoPerezGuitar You are quite welcome and thank you. That kind of humility toward continual learning certainly shows. It's something I strive for too (and not just in music). Someone wiser than me said "if you learn something, you will use it eventually" and its true, it's never a waste of time.
Don Reynolds yes! I totally understand and agree with you. There is nothing like walking the path. Anything and everything you learn in life can be used to help others. Best wishes to you Don.
Verdade
Dear Sir can you tell me what tuning your using for Aloha Oe and the what chords or frets on the 1st string
Hi Peter
The tuning is DGDGBD, the chords are G (open strings), C (5th fret), D (7th fret) and there is and A (2nd fret).
Fernando, sorry one more question... I have a strong interest in Hawaiian style music and I see many electric steel guitars use a C6 tuning for that style. But I also see many say this is not a recommended tuning for acoustic steel string instruments due to the increased pressure on the instrument. Do you agree? Thanks again for helping out a newbie!
If you use a C6 tuning you need to have a different gauge of strings than the usual used in acoustic steels. However you can use the same tuning in a different key so it fits better your strings tension.
If you are still learning I recommend you to use the G low bass tuning (DGDGBD). It is a much more solid foundation for steel playing. From there you can vary it to G6 (DGEGBD).
@@FernandoPerezGuitar thank you so much that makes a lot of sense. I prefer to use the more traditional acoustic steel string over a straight electric. Seems to capture the Aloha spirit much better. Once I decide on a decent entry level guitar I will be following your website closely and ordering some of your books. Thank you for embracing this music and sharing your knowledge, you are a true teacher 🙏
@@drespo-oe9hr always my pleasure.
Let me know if you need some guidance to choose a guitar.
Nice 👍
Thanks for commenting! 🙂
great lessons ! My guitar is tuned open D with songs do you play open D
Sergio Santos Hi Sergio, yes, I do play many things in open D as well as other tunings.
Muchas gracias, my friend. I'm studying Hawaiian and pedal steel at the same time and it can be difficult to understand where one ends and the other begins. Nahenahe. Thank you!
Hey JD! I hear you, I also started with pedal and lap steel at the same time.
Well, if you build your foundation right you will be able to move from one to the other and use many tunings effortlessly.
I would recommend you to check the other steel guitar 8 tips videos and the educational material in my web so you can avoid mistakes and building bad playing habits. That will save you much time and frustrations.
Also feel free to contact me through the form in my web if you have questions or doubts about anything.
I am here to help. 🙂
Enjoy playing this awesome instrument.
Aloha nui!
@@FernandoPerezGuitar Thanks Fernando!
Excellent Tuto. What are some tunings specifically for Hawaiian or Tahitian style songs?
Aloha!
For Hawaiian there are many tunings. Imagine how many since every family use to create their own.
But a good one to develop is the G low bass tuning (DGDGBD). It is one of the most complete and once you understand it well you can move to other tunings effortlessly.
In Tahitian music there is not much steel guitar. Usually when I play with Tahitian people I end up using the G low bas tuning. But others could work well too.
@@FernandoPerezGuitar Mahalo!
@@teegees :-)
is very useful this video lesson. Thank you Fernando.
Thanks!
Mahalo for the tips....these really improved my playing!!
Cheers!!
My pleasure! :-)
Any tips on the sound-chain? I'm trying a little Chorus and reverb, but if/when I get that endless sustain, I seem to lose the sweet middle tones. Thanks!
OCONNORindustries when it comes to adding effects is up to your taste or the sound you want to achieve. Reverb can make things sound not too clear but you can make it work adjusting the reverb time and giving it some predelay. If you want to get the reverb sound without putting the guitar into a cave use a plate reverb or even spring reverb. If the chorus is making things unclear or messy adjust the mix betweem wet and dry signal. Getting the right speed and depth also helps. You can add any effects you like, the key is understanding well how the parameters work so you embellish things instead of making it dirty ( unless you want that). If you are using a pick up then a nice parametric eq will help get a more natural sound.
Parabéns Fernando, excelente músico.
Muito obrigado Ygor! :-)
Gracias! This is a very clear to understand video. I will practice.
Thanks Jimmy.
how would i use and electric one
Hi Sunday
Anything used in acoustic lap steel guitar playing applies the same way to electric instruments. Only the tone changes.
You can find all full tutorials in different levels in my website: www.fernandoperezguitar.com
Hi Fernando , Do you have any tablature in open D and where I can get it
Sergio Santos there are some in my book The Encyclopedia of Acoustic Lap Steel Guitar Solos. You can find it in the educational page of my web at: www.fernandoperezguitar.com
What's the tuning ur using?
Hey! For this video I use G low bass or G Taro Patch (DGDGBD). However, generally I use all kinds of different tunings depending on the style, type of sound and even type of slide guitar.
You can find more info in my publications at: www.fernandoperezguitar.com
Cheers,
Hi ! Thanks for this attractive video ! I'm very interested about playing hawaian guitar but actually I dont have one.. Could you please give me some good models (for beginners) and website/brands for me to order one ?
Ok I just find my question pretty stupid after watching your other videos haha. Man thanks a lot for all these explanations. You may be the one that will make me start playing it !
Hi Esteban
There are many things available. It all depends on where you live, your budget, etc.
Why don't you end me a private message thru my website contact form at www.fernandoperezguitar.com
Let me know where you live, what you are looking for, your budget available, etc, so I can make you a recommendation based on realistic info.
Cheers!
What tuning are you using?
In this particular video is G low bass (DGDGBD).
@@FernandoPerezGuitar - Any other tunings that are commonly used in Hawaiian songs?
@@teegees Yes, all kinds, starting with the different variations of G tuning, then moving them to other keys while keeping the tuning structure. And then there are others like the family of the D open tuning and its variations.
From there you just find tunings related to these previous ones but in different keys or structure of intervals depending on your guitar, number of strings, gauge, etc.
@@FernandoPerezGuitar - Thank you 🙏
Plenty Pakalolo also help.
1okanaganguy da kine!!! Hahahaha.....
Is that the butler from Mr Deeds
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yo its not out of time here...im always on time as long as its island time
Jaaay Are. Da kine!!! 🙂
What tuning are you using?
@@gjwade1 I am using G low bass guitar tuning. That is DGDGBD.