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Rumble, John; McCall, Michael; Kingsbury, Paul; Gill, Vince (2012). The Encyclopedia of Country Music: the ultimate guide to the music (ebook) (2nded.). New York: Oxford University Press. ISBN 9780199920839 . Retrieved March 1, 2021. a b c Rauhouse, Jon (September 1, 2012). "Wire and Hinges: How Pedal Steel Guitar Legend Bud Isaacs Changed the Course of Country Music". fretboardjournal.com. The Fretboard Journal . Retrieved December 3, 2020. Helms, Johnie (2009). The Hal Leonard Lap Steel Guitar Method (ebook). Milwaukee, Wisconsin: Hal Leonard. ISBN 9781495031816 . Retrieved January 30, 2021.

Isaacs tried it in a 1953 recording session on a Webb Pierce song called " Slowly". [60] The song became one of the most-played country songs of 1954 and was No. 1 on the Billboard's country charts for seventeen weeks. [60] Isaacs' guitar became the first pedal steel guitar on a hit record. [61] More importantly, the sound was immediately recognized by lap steel (non-pedal) guitarists as something both unique and impossible [b] :190 to produce on a non-pedal lap steel. [8] [59] :190 Dozens of instrumentalists rushed to get pedals on their steel guitars to imitate the unique bending notes they heard in Isaacs' play. [60] In the months and years after this recording, instrument makers and musicians worked to duplicate the innovations of Bigsby and Isaacs. [59] :191 Even though the instrument had been available for over a decade before this recording, the pedal steel guitar emerged as a crucial element in country music after the success of this song. [8] The pedals allowed playing more complex and versatile music than it was possible on lap steel. [59] :192 a b c d e f g h i j Ross, Michael (February 17, 2015). "Pedal to the Metal: A Short History of the Pedal Steel Guitar". Premier Guitar Magazine . Retrieved September 1, 2017. a b Ruymar, Lorene. "History of Hawaiian Steel Guitar". webarchive.com. Hawaiian Steel Guitar Association. Archived from the original on 2018-03-16 . Retrieved April 8, 2021. Mini Hawaiian Guitars are typically made of wood, such as koa, mahogany, or spruce. The fretboard is usually made of rosewood or ebony. How do you take care of a Mini Hawaiian Guitar? a b Ginell, Cary (1994). Milton Brown and the Founding of Western Swing. Urbana, IL: Univ. of Illinois Press. ISBN 0-252-02041-3.There are several reasons why you should consider playing a Mini Hawaiian Guitar. Firstly, it is a unique instrument that will add a new sound to your music. Secondly, it is an easy instrument to learn and play, making it perfect for beginners. Thirdly, it is a great way to explore and appreciate the music and culture of Hawaii. How Can You Learn to Play a Mini Hawaiian Guitar? a b French, Paul, Ed. (29 November 2017). "Sound Advice: Setting up your guitar for slide". mixdownmag.com.au. Mixdown Magazine/Furst Media . Retrieved January 9, 2021. {{ cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list ( link)