What is Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar?

There's a beautiful style of guitar music you'll hear in the Hawaiian Islands called Slack Key Guitar - Ki ho 'alu (loosen the key) in Hawaiian. But what is it and how is it played? In this episode Marlene describes the distinct characteristics of this style and how you can play slack key on your guitar.   Marlene's Guitar Courses & Learning Resources  Learn to Play Guitar in a Day!  Coaching Sessions Marlene's Tips For Guitar Playing Success book Thursday Tips blog Thank you to our sponsors! GatorCo.com  LevysLeathers.com Celebrate Recording Month! at... Sweetwater.com We are a Sweetwater.com affiliate. So. when you purchase your guitar, guitar gear or anything else you might need from  you are also helping to support this show - thank you!  Available on... @applepodcasts @applemusic @spotify @spotifypodcasts @podbean #slackkeyguitar #Hawaiianslackkey #guitartuning #Howto #guitar #learnguitar #playguitar #guitartips #guitarpodcast #playon  Credits: Creator, Host, Producer: Marlene Hutchinson This podcast was made possible in part by: Gator Cases Sweetwater.com I Create Sound - For help getting your best sound go to www.icreatesound.com