Dobro cafe' ...

[8STRINGR]

Hello Folks,

I have a friend who has been learning to play the Dobro for a few weeks now, using instructional DVD's, trying to get an idea of the Dobro "ins and outs" heard in various tunes and is thinking about seeking some lessons to help her along.

The Cafe' has been a GREAT website for new and seasoned mandolin players still looking for and giving valuable advice and most likely finding the numerous answers and helpful opinions here. I was wondering if there may be a similar site (like the Cafe') that she could check out that may help her with questions concerning the Dobro that can benefit her learning.

I know there are "forums" on Jerry Douglas' site as well as Rob Ickes but I don't know if they pertain only to experienced musicians (with questions) that an inexperience beginner would find it hard to find any helpful topics.

Any suggestions of where to direct her?

Thanks All! #http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mandosmiley.gif # http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/coffee.gif

[MikeEdgerton]

Check out the links page on Bob Brozman's site (http://www.bobbrozman.com/links.html). There are aseveral listed that you might find interesting.

[mandolin123]

reso-nation.org

[red7flag]

One good site is http://www.reso-nation.org/ You will find a lot of strong opinions voiced there.
Tony

[Steevarino]

Tony, etc. speak the truth! #A reso-phile would be hard pressed to find a better Internet Hangout than #http://www.reso-nation.org/. #Since I started building the darn things, I find myself torn between there and here...

Steve
www.CumberlandAcoustic.com
and
www.RedLineResophonics.com

[8STRINGR]

Hey, Thanks for the links! I checked them out myself and just emailed them to her. I'm sure there's something there (like here at the Cafe') that will give her some guidance in her dobro/reso endeavors.

I hope she gets the same kind of help there like I do here! #

You folks are the best! http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mandosmiley.gif http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/coffee.gif

[Jimmie]

There's nothing like Mandolin Cafe, but Reso-Nation is good, Resoguit.com has some good material, there's good stuff at the Hawaiian Steel Guitar Association's website (http://www.hsga.org/forum/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl), and excellent information at The Steel Guitar Forum (http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/index.php) under the heading Steel Without Pedals.

[8STRINGR]

I'll see that she gets that info (links) as well. #Thanks, Jimmie! http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mandosmiley.gif http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/coffee.gif

[Chris Biorkman]

There isn't nearly the activity on that board as there is on here. My brother plays and he sometimes talks about the lack of instructional material for his instrument.

[mandopete]

There's a pretty good message board as I recall on the Jerry Douglas website. #That's actually how I found the Mandolin Cafe many years ago.

[ApK]

There isn't nearly the activity on that board as there is on here. My brother plays and he sometimes talks about the lack of instructional material for his instrument.
Question: I realize that there must be some reso-specific styles and techniques one would want to track down and learn, but it is, after all, a guitar. Usually in open tunings, and usually played with a slide (steel), but a guitar nonetheless, right?
If you're looking for general instructional material, guitar has no shortage. Slide and open tunings including.