Left-Handed C6 Lap Steel Reference Designed for the Way You Play
Learn the C6 lap steel fretboard, find notes and chord positions, and practice useful right-hand picking rolls with a chart designed specifically for left-handed lap steel players.
This 11x17 left-handed lap steel C6 fretboard chart is made for 6-string lap steel tuned C–E–G–A–C–E (low to high). Instead of adapting a standard right-handed diagram, the fretboard is reversed for a left-handed player's orientation, giving you a visual reference that matches the way you see your instrument while playing.
The large fretboard diagram maps the notes from the open strings through the 12th fret, while chord locations and seven picking-roll diagrams provide additional references for practicing C6 lap steel.
Learn the C6 Fretboard at a Glance
Lap steel works differently from a standard fretted guitar. The fret lines serve as position references while the steel bar determines the pitch, making an accurate visual map of the fretboard particularly useful when learning where notes and positions are located.
This chart clearly displays the notes across all six strings through the 12th fret. Natural notes are shown prominently, with sharps and flats also identified, so you can quickly locate notes without continually counting frets.
The chart also identifies chord locations along the fretboard, helping you connect note positions with the movable nature of C6 lap steel tuning. In C–E–G–A–C–E tuning, the open strings themselves form a C6 chord, and moving the bar changes those relationships to other positions on the neck.
Eight Picking Rolls for Right-Hand Practice
In addition to the fretboard, the poster includes eight right-hand picking-roll patterns:
Alternating Roll 1 • Alternating Roll 2 • Forward Roll 1 • Forward Roll 2 • Backward Roll 1 • Backward Roll 2 • Forward-Reverse Roll 1 • Forward-Reverse Roll 2
Each pattern uses color-coded Thumb (T), Index (I) and Middle (M) markers to show the picking sequence across the strings. This gives players a convenient visual reference for working on picking-hand coordination, repeating patterns and developing smoother movement between the thumb and fingers.
That combination makes the poster useful for both sides of lap steel practice: the fretboard shows where the notes are, while the roll diagrams give you patterns for practicing how to pick the strings.
Made Specifically for Left-Handed Lap Steel Players
This isn't simply a standard chart labeled “left-handed.” The fretboard orientation has been reversed so a left-handed player can view the strings, frets and note positions in an orientation that corresponds with the instrument.
That's particularly useful for beginners who don't want to mentally reverse a conventional right-handed fretboard diagram while they're trying to learn note locations.
If you're searching for a left-handed lap steel fretboard chart, left-handed C6 lap steel chart, C6 tuning reference or CEGACE lap steel poster, this version was designed specifically for that purpose.
C6 Tuning: C–E–G–A–C–E
This chart is designed for a 6-string lap steel in C6 tuning: C–E–G–A–C–E from the lowest-pitched string to the highest.
Those open strings contain the notes of a C6 chord—C, E, G and A—and the tuning provides useful chordal and melodic relationships across the fretboard.
Because lap steel guitars can be played in several different tunings, checking your tuning is important before ordering. This chart is specifically for CEGACE C6 tuning.
Choose Standard or Laminated
Both versions are printed in a large 11x17 inch format, giving the fretboard notes and picking diagrams enough room to be easily referenced while practicing.
Standard Poster: Printed on 80 lb gloss cover paper for a sturdy, high-quality reference that works well displayed on the wall of a practice room, studio or teaching space.
Laminated Poster: Adds a durable high-gloss laminated surface that's especially useful for regular practice and teaching. Use a dry erase marker to highlight notes, fret positions, chord locations or areas you're currently working on, then wipe the markings away and use the chart again.
For example, you could highlight a group of notes you're learning, mark particular chord locations for a song, or identify fret positions you want to concentrate on during a practice session. This turns the laminated poster into an interactive lap steel practice tool, rather than simply a wall reference.
Keep It Where You Practice
At 11x17 inches, the poster provides a large visual reference without requiring much wall space. Hang it near your lap steel, place it in your teaching area, or keep it where you can easily see it during practice.
It's designed to help beginning and developing left-handed lap steel players spend less time searching for note positions and more time connecting what they see on the fretboard with what they hear and play.
Product Details: 11x17 inches • Left-handed/reversed fretboard orientation • 6-string C6 lap steel • CEGACE tuning, low to high • Notes through the 12th fret • Natural, sharp and flat notes • Chord locations • 8 picking-roll patterns • Thumb, Index and Middle picking notation • Choice of 80 lb gloss cover paper or laminated finish • Laminated version is dry erase marker compatible • Made in the USA
A New Song Music ™ sells direct to the consumer. All new products sold by someone other than A New Song Music ™ is unauthorized and should be considered either "used" or counterfeit.
All images © 2001-2026 A New Song Music ™ All rights reserved.