{"product_id":"left-handed-lap-steel-open-g-fretboard-picking-rolls-poster-11x17","title":"Left-Handed Lap Steel Open G Fretboard \u0026 Picking Rolls Poster – 11x17","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eLeft-Handed Open G Lap Steel Reference Designed for the Way You Play\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn the Open G lap steel fretboard, find notes and chord positions, and practice useful right-hand picking rolls with an 11x17 reference chart designed specifically for left-handed players.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eleft-handed lap steel fretboard chart\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed for 6-string \u003cstrong\u003eOpen G High Bass tuning: G–B–D–G–B–D (low to high)\u003c\/strong\u003e. This tuning is also commonly known as \u003cstrong\u003eHigh Bass G, Dobro G or GBDGBD tuning\u003c\/strong\u003e and is widely used for Dobro\/resonator guitar as well as lap steel. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eInstead of asking a left-handed player to mentally reverse a conventional diagram, the fretboard is \u003cstrong\u003ereversed for a left-handed playing orientation\u003c\/strong\u003e. That makes it easier to connect the notes shown on the poster with the positions you see on your own instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eLearn the GBDGBD Fretboard at a Glance\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe large fretboard diagram provides an easy visual reference for finding notes and positions across the neck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eRather than continually counting frets or mentally reversing a right-handed diagram, a left-handed player can use the poster to develop a better understanding of where notes occur in \u003cstrong\u003eGBDGBD Open G tuning\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eKeep it nearby while practicing to help connect three important things: \u003cstrong\u003ethe note you're looking for, its location on the fretboard and the sound you hear when you play it.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eUnderstand Open G High Bass Tuning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWith the strings tuned \u003cstrong\u003eG–B–D–G–B–D from low to high\u003c\/strong\u003e, the open strings contain G, B and D—the root, major third and perfect fifth of a \u003cstrong\u003eG major chord\u003c\/strong\u003e. Those three notes are repeated across the six strings. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOne of the useful characteristics of this tuning is its straightforward major-chord layout. With the bar straight across the strings, moving to different fret positions produces other major chords. For example, the \u003cstrong\u003e5th fret gives you C major\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the \u003cstrong\u003e7th fret gives you D major\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis makes a fretboard reference particularly useful for learning \u003cstrong\u003echord locations, note positions and how musical relationships move up and down the neck\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOpen G, High Bass G, Dobro G or GBDGBD?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eYou'll see several names used for this tuning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGBDGBD\u003c\/strong\u003e is commonly described as \u003cstrong\u003eOpen G\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eHigh Bass G\u003c\/strong\u003e and is the standard tuning associated with many Dobro-style resonator guitars. It is also used by lap steel players. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eDon't confuse it with the lower-bass \u003cstrong\u003eD–G–D–G–B–D\u003c\/strong\u003e version of Open G. Both produce G-major relationships, but the string arrangement is different. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis chart is specifically designed for G–B–D–G–B–D tuning, low to high.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ePractice Right-Hand Picking Rolls\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe chart also provides visual \u003cstrong\u003epicking-roll patterns\u003c\/strong\u003e for practicing the picking hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eColor-coded \u003cstrong\u003eThumb (T), Index (I) and Middle (M)\u003c\/strong\u003e indicators show the picking sequence across the strings, giving you an easy reference while developing coordination and working on repeating picking patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis makes the chart useful for practicing two skills together: \u003cstrong\u003elearning where notes and chord positions are located with the bar hand while developing picking patterns with the other hand.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFor a left-handed lap steel player, the fretboard portion is reversed to correspond with the left-handed instrument while the picking diagrams provide a convenient visual reference for practicing the picking hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMade Specifically for Left-Handed Lap Steel Players\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis isn't simply a standard lap steel poster with “Left-Handed” added to the title.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003efretboard itself is reversed for a left-handed player's perspective\u003c\/strong\u003e, so the visual arrangement corresponds more naturally with the way a left-handed player sees the instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThat can be especially helpful for beginners who are learning the fretboard and don't want the additional step of mentally reversing a conventional right-handed diagram.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWhether you're searching for a \u003cstrong\u003eleft-handed lap steel chart, left-handed Open G fretboard diagram, GBDGBD lap steel chart, High Bass G tuning chart or Dobro G fretboard reference\u003c\/strong\u003e, this poster is designed specifically for that purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eChoose Standard or Laminated\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eBoth versions come in a large \u003cstrong\u003e11x17 inch format\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing plenty of room to see fretboard notes and picking diagrams while practicing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandard Poster:\u003c\/strong\u003e Printed on sturdy \u003cstrong\u003e80 lb gloss cover paper\u003c\/strong\u003e for a crisp, easy-to-read reference. Hang it near your instrument or keep it in your music room, studio or teaching area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLaminated Poster:\u003c\/strong\u003e The laminated version adds a durable high-gloss surface designed for repeated use with \u003cstrong\u003edry erase markers\u003c\/strong\u003e. Highlight notes, fret positions, chord locations or areas you're currently studying, then wipe the markings away when you're ready to work on something new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFor example, highlight the \u003cstrong\u003eG, C and D chord positions\u003c\/strong\u003e while practicing a progression, mark specific notes you're learning, or identify the fret positions used in a song.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThat makes the laminated version more than a wall poster—it becomes an \u003cstrong\u003einteractive Open G lap steel practice tool\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eUseful for Lap Steel Players Coming From Dobro\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eBecause \u003cstrong\u003eGBDGBD is widely used as a standard Dobro\/resonator tuning\u003c\/strong\u003e, this chart can also be particularly useful for players moving between Dobro and lap steel who want to retain a familiar tuning and fretboard relationship. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe same GBDGBD note relationships provide a familiar starting point while you develop lap-steel-specific bar control, intonation, vibrato and picking technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eKeep It Where You Practice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e11x17 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e, the poster is large enough to serve as an easy visual reference without taking over your practice area. Hang it near your lap steel, place it in your teaching space, or keep it where you can see it while practicing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIt's designed to help beginning and developing left-handed players spend less time searching for fretboard positions and more time \u003cstrong\u003eplaying, listening and building familiarity with Open G tuning\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11x17 inches • Left-handed\/reversed fretboard orientation • 6-string lap steel • Open G High Bass tuning • GBDGBD, low to high • Fretboard note reference • Chord locations • 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#000000\" style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\" style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e*********************************\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan color=\"#000000\" style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\" style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eNeed a similar poster for another instrument or alternate tuning? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#000000\" style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\" style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eIf I do not have one available, let me know and I'll see if I can make one for you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#000000\" style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\" style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e*********************************\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e A New Song Music ™ sells direct to the consumer. 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