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Post by Michael Messer on Jul 17, 2011 10:50:44 GMT
Just a note to say that my two tuition DVDs are now available in the USA from > www.tribotone.com/musical_instruction.html  Shipping by USPS Priority mail with delivery confirmation and email tracking. Shine On Michael |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 18, 2011 2:01:17 GMT
MM Tuition DVD's have now shipped to folks in Florida, South Carolina, Virginia, Arizona, Minnesota, Indiana, New Jersey, California, and others. Thank you Michael for making this happen in the U.S.A.  Eric Ebner Austin, Texas |
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Post by gaucho on Jul 18, 2011 2:20:13 GMT
This is what I've been waiting for! Ordered mine today. I'm the one shipped to Florida.
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Post by Michael Messer on Jul 18, 2011 12:38:39 GMT
This is great news!!!! Thanks Gaucho - much appreciated  Shine On Michael. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 30, 2011 14:24:39 GMT
I am very new here. And I am very new on the MM Forum as well. I'm originally from Brazil, so please forgive my english... I bought a Weissenborn a few months ago and was a little frustrated that I didn't know how to get a really good sound from it. By the way, I haven't played lap steel before... that's why... I knew that I should look for instructions to learn properly, don't get bad habits and play that beautiful instrument in the way that it is supposed to be played. Finally I found MM Introduction to Lap Steel, bought it and the DVD was shipped two days ago. I'm starting my journey and will enjoy each step, each moment. Thank you very much MM for this great DVD. I'm so happy to be part of this community! Happy slidin' for all of us!
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Post by Michael Messer on Oct 31, 2011 12:00:45 GMT
Hello Hidalgo, Welcome to our forum and thank you for your very kind message. Keep in touch, Shine On Michael. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 1, 2011 2:37:48 GMT
Thank you! I'm having so much fun with the DVD. I will record a base in G to play with the blues licks and harmonies. I am practicing a lot! Can I ask you if I have some question? Thanks again!
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Post by Michael Messer on Nov 1, 2011 9:57:30 GMT
Hi Hidalgo,
I am very pleased to hear that you are having fun and learning, that is the best way. You can ask me any questions about the DVD lesson.
Shine On
Michael.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 2, 2011 18:21:38 GMT
Hi Michael,
I have been doing a research here for which bar I should use on my weissenborn and which thumb/finger picks. I saw many compliments about the Tribo Tone's one. But which one of them you'd recommend to me? Which thumb/fingerpicks to get a smoother sound than the metal ones?
Also I having trouble to get the reverse slant... You think it is because I'm using a Shubb SP2?
Thank you so much!
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Post by Michael Messer on Nov 3, 2011 10:09:35 GMT
Hi Hidalgo,
The fingerpicks I use are 'Dunlop White Plastic Heavy Gauge'. I buy a bag of them and sort out which ones I like and which ones fit my fingers. I sometimes do a little re-shaping in hot water, and they last me for years.
The thumbpicks I have been using for the past 2 or three years, are 'Fred Kelly Delrin Large White Heavy Gauge'. These are very nice and are warm and smooth sounding. The only other thumbpiccks I would buy are 'Dunlop Large White Plastic Heavy Gauge'.
Steel / Bar / Slide - If you are going to get a TriboTone bullet-shaped Hawaiian bar, I would recommend either the M or B weight 'Black'. The B is heaviest at 5 ounces and is what I use. I also like to use a regular steel Hawaiian bullet (same dimensions as a TriboTone) but a little lighter and brighter in tone. I think the 'Brozophonic' still exists, or DaddySlide in Germany will make one for you.
The Shubb SP2 is a great bar, but in my opinion, it is not as fluid and smooth to use as a round bullet-shaped Hawaiian bar. It is 'the' tool to use if you are trying to play modern-style fast licks on a Dobro, but for the sweeter more liquid style, and especially for sweet, smooth accurate slants, it is not the tool to use. I know players that do use them and are able to do backwards slants, but that is not really the tool for that type of playing.
One last point about backwards slants and other techniques with a lap steel guitar; It takes a lot of time and practice to get your hands doing those techniques so they do not feel awkward. Practice.....practice.....and more practice!
Keep in touch Hidalgo,
Shine On
Michael.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2011 12:30:43 GMT
Hi Michael,
Thanks a lot for the helping. I will order the thumb/fingerpicks today and the Tribo Tone bar. Which one you'd recommend, M or B? Do you think it is ok I get the B?
Sorry for all the questions. I posted a thread about right hand patterns. Do you have some exercises/patterns for alternating bass. In truth, I love the possibility that this instrument offer of playing a bass, base and solo on the same time.
Btw, I watched your dvd even when I can't play. On the train, for example...
Thank you so much! Hope meet you someday.
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Post by Michael Messer on Nov 3, 2011 17:06:21 GMT
Hi Hidalgo, I think the B (5 ounce) TriboTone has the best tone, but you may find it too heavy. Most people buy the M medium weight one. Regarding right hand exercises - you just have to play a lot and keep learning new right hand patterns. To get started, just try holding time with your thumb on strings 4 and 6, and then playing a simple melody on the top two strings. It all takes time and practice, and lots of watching my DVD on the train!  Best wishes Shine On Michael. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 4, 2011 14:36:49 GMT
Hey Michael, Thanks again for spending your time answering my questions. I appreciate your humbleness and your help. The good thing about these instruments is that you don't need to be virtuoso to make sweet and nice songs. Have you thought about the next lesson? I bet the people that bought the introduction would be very happy if you make the next one. I will be one of these people. If there is any website that I can do a review of your DVD, please let me know. I will be pleased to write about it. Great works deserve great reviews, right? Oops... time to play! =) Have a great day! Lucas Hidalgo |
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Post by Michael Messer on Nov 4, 2011 15:57:45 GMT
Hi Lucas,
Thank you very much for your kind words, they are very much appreciated.
You can write a review and put it on this thread, or start a new thread. Most of the people who buy the DVDs probably read this forum before buying it.
Lesson 2 - we will probably do something next year.
Best wishes,
Shine On
Michael.
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