Lap Steel Licks in Open D

Lap Steel Licks in Open D – Adapt to Any Chord Change! https://www.patreon.com/posts/lap-ste... In this lesson, we dive into a handful of tasty lap steel licks in Open D tuning (D A D F# A D) that work great in a blues, country, or rock context. But we don’t stop there — you'll also learn how to adapt these licks to fit any chord change, so you're not just repeating the same phrases, but actually playing through progressions with purpose. We break down each lick slowly, explain the theory behind how they connect to the chords, and then show you how to shift them across the fretboard to match different harmony. Whether you're jamming over a 12-bar blues or outlining changes in a more complex progression, this video will give you the tools to make your lap steel solos more musical and dynamic. Tuning: Open D – D A D F# A DSkill Level: Beginner to Intermediate 🎸 Includes: Movable lick shapes Phrase variations for I, IV, and V chords Tips on targeting chord tones and transitions Audio examples and slow playthroughs If you're ready to expand your vocabulary and learn how to play the changes, this one’s for you! Chapters: 0:00 Opening Jam 1:03 Intro 2:19 Priorities 6:20 Scales 7:00 First Lick 9:13 In context 11:33 Understanding how the lick works 13:45 Developing licks - moving the lick to other chords 17:08 Playing over changes 19:28 A quick explanation of the numbers 20:33 More licks 24:30 Altering licks to fit chords 27:57 Playing over VI - V7 - i 33:00 Final Exercise 36:43 Final Thoughts