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Are lap steel guitars hard to play?
The Short Answer. Lap steel guitar can be challenging but rewarding to learn. The most difficult aspect is mastering the slide technique, playing notes in the correct pitch while muting strings. There are also no frets, just fret markers as a guide.
What is the best tuning for lap steel?
Unless your main goal is to reinvent the wheel, G is likely the best tuning for Dobro. It's by far the most common, and the huge majority of learning material is dedicated to G tuning. Another vote for C6 on lap steel, for the same reasons.
What is a lap steel?
The lap steel guitar, also known as a Hawaiian guitar, is a type of steel guitar without pedals that is typically played with the instrument in a horizontal position across the performer's lap.
