The Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar of Ledward Kaapana — Sample Lesson Ledward Kaapana is widely acknowledged as one of the most exciting and accomplished masters of kī hōʻalu (slack key guitar). In this special sample lesson, Led invites you into his world of open tunings and improvisational mastery. Playing in his signature style, Ledward’s technique combines two-finger picking and alternating bass—reminiscent of great blues and country players, but infused with the distinct licks and harmonies of t

🌿🎸 Ray Kāne — “That’s Slack Key Guitar” with Aunty Diana Aki — “Honaunau Paka” A true Kona pairing: kūpuna slack key and a beloved voice from Kaʻū. In this clip, Ray Kāne holds down the kī hōʻalu chair with his gentle, nahenahe touch while Aunty Diana Aki steps forward to sing “Hōnaunau Paka.” His guitar moves in that unhurried, rolling way he was famous for; her vocal rides on top, full of warmth and the storytelling style that made her “the Songbird of Kaʻū.” It feels more like you’ve been i

🌿🎸 Kawika Kahiapo — “East Side Slack Key” (@hisessions HI*Sessions Acoustic Live) HI*Sessions turns off the vocal mic and lets Kawika Kahiapo do what he does best: pure kī hōʻalu. “East Side Slack Key,” first released on his 1996 debut solo album Alana, is a laid-back instrumental built on a steady, rolling thumb pulse and singing treble lines that feel like a slow drive along the windward side. It is all touch and tone—nothing rushed, every note given time to ring. Kawika is one of the key sl

Ray Kane — Slack Key Guitar Lesson Medley On this Christmas Eve, we are treating you to a masterclass from the late, great Ray Kane. This video features excerpts from his instructional DVD, "Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar - Learn to Play." Uncle Ray was not just a performer; he was a generous teacher who ensured the kī hōʻalu tradition would live on. Watching his hands here is a gift in itself—his style was famously "nahenahe" (sweet/gentle), relying on feeling and spacing rather than just speed. In

Learn Slack Key Guitar from Makana at www.Patreon.com/MakanaMusic "Blue Water Dolphin Song" composed by Keola Beamer is one of my all-time favorite slack key songs. Make th | Makana Music