Need a good **A6** Beginner Instructional Book

[Teddy Ray Bullard II]

(My Lap Steel is an 8 String Melbert )

I've searched high and low for a good A6 beginner instructional book. Like

THIS book, which is superb(in my rookie opinion!) but it seems as though *every* primer/beginner book out there is geared towards c6. I learn best by reading but at this point I'm open to anything catered towards a6. thank y'all!!![/url]

[Paul Seager]

C6 is where you start because Jerry Byrd said so!

The main difference between C6 and A6 is (and this is not a hard rule) that C6 is very often preferred on 6 string and has the E, the third of C, on string one. A6 is very often a preferred 8 string tuning and has an E, the 5th of A, on string one. On an 8 string instrument, tuned to A6, the intervals of strings 2 - 7 are exactly the same as a 6 string instrument tuned to C6.

So any C6 book can be applied to A6. If the book is tab based, you just need to remember you are 3 frets or half tones down or, simply ignore the fact that you are in a slightly different tuning, or just retune to C6! Any of these methods will neither hurt nor hinder you too much in the long run.

I am presuming you chose A6 for a reason? Nothing against that, it's my goto tuning when starting something new. But C6 is where most of us began, that is where most learn material is focused ... cos Jerry told us to!

[Tim Whitlock]

Not finding a link in your post to see which version of C6 the book is for. C6 does usually have a 3rd (E) on the top string, but many players prefer to have a 5th (G) on top, which makes it identical to A6, but three frets higher. If your book is for C6 with a 5th on top you might want to consider using that tuning (you will have to get the correct string set).

Eddie Rivers made some very nice videos for A6 8 string. Just search for "Western Swing Rules Eddie Rivers" on YouTube. He demos some really useful techniques in plain language, which is nice for those with limited music theory (like me). Here's a link to one of the lessons:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAbpeZ-y1eQ

[Jack Hanson]

I would wholeheartedly recommend this one:

http://playsteelguitar.com/book3-16-songs/

Written for 6 strings, but easily adaptable for 8. Eight common tunes in A6, in a combo platter with C6 and a sprinkling of B11. You won't be disappointed.

[David Venzke]

Herb Remington's two Non Pedal A6 instruction DVD's can still be found at Texas Music Supply:

https://store.turbify.net/yhst-29843503 ... ume-i.html

https://store.turbify.net/yhst-29843503 ... me-ii.html

He starts at the very beginner type beginning.

-Dave

[Teddy Ray Bullard II]

thank y'all so much!

[Teddy Ray Bullard II]

C6 is where you start because Jerry Byrd said so!

The main difference between C6 and A6 is (and this is not a hard rule) that C6 is very often preferred on 6 string and has the E, the third of C, on string one. A6 is very often a preferred 8 string tuning and has an E, the 5th of A, on string one. On an 8 string instrument, tuned to A6, the intervals of strings 2 - 7 are exactly the same as a 6 string instrument tuned to C6.

So any C6 book can be applied to A6. If the book is tab based, you just need to remember you are 3 frets or half tones down or, simply ignore the fact that you are in a slightly different tuning, or just retune to C6! Any of these methods will neither hurt nor hinder you too much in the long run.

I am presuming you chose A6 for a reason? Nothing against that, it's my goto tuning when starting something new. But C6 is where most of us began, that is where most learn material is focused ... cos Jerry told us to!

I just like the major triads on top sir!