Things You'll Need:
- Finger picks
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Step 1
Purchase finger picks. Finger picks are guitar picks that slide onto the end of your fingers. Find them at music supply stores.
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Step 2
Use the finger picks to play on the body of the guitar. Play and hold any chord on the neck of the guitar. Hold your other hand in a fist with your thumb up. Pick each string with the finger pick. Practice until you are comfortable with the finger picks. This takes time to get used to.
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Step 3
Rest the knuckles of your picking hand on the strings to create the metallic sound of a pedal steel guitar.
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Step 4
Slide your hand up or down the neck of the guitar to create a slurring sound. This allows you to play chords in the slide motion.
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Step 5
Shake the neck of the guitar during the slide. Small jolts to the neck create the distinct sound achieved on a pedal steel guitar.








