Listen to samples from the CD | "Running Laps" is my newest CD of arrangements using The Leavitt Tuning for 6 string Lap Steel. The song list for the CD is:
Just like "A Different Slant" you can order the CD of my performances of these tunes and/or the TAB Book which comes with a play along CD of the background tracks. Listen to the clip to hear short segments of some of the tunes to get an idea of how they sound. If you enjoyed "A Different Slant," you'll really love "Running Laps." Thanks, Mike |
Listen to samples from the book |
Listen to samples from the book |
Listen to samples from the regular CD |
 From the Doo Wop 50’s to the early Rock 60’s and the hard Rock 70’s, this book has it all. Funk, Fusion, Blues, it’s all in here. Each example teaches you the most characteristic lead and rhythm patterns for the style. The CD is split in stereo so you can play along with the examples. Electronic FX are covered and the last chapter has 5 complete songs for lead, rhythm, bass and drums. |
With Country music more popular than ever, this book is a must for guitarists who want to learn how to play all those hot Country licks. Included are examples of double and triple string bends, pedal steel licks, Bluegrass, Western Swing, fingerpicking, chicken pickin’ and much more. A CD is included with the examples split in stereo so you can play along. Standard music notation only, no Tab. |
A collection of 10 Jazz standards arranged for the 6 string Lap Steel guitar. Using the Leavitt Tuning (from low to high C#, E, G, Bb, C and D). The book comes with a play along CD of the background tracks. The regular CD contains Ihde’s performances of the 10 songs. Bill Leavitt’s creation allows you to play all the complex Jazz voicings previously unavailable on Lap Steel and you can play them without using any slants! |
