Hawaiian Slack-Key Guitar Workshop

About this class

Explore the unique Hawaiian slack-key guitar (ki ho'alu) tradition in this workshop-format class. Slack-key involves re-tuning the guitar to open chords and using fingerpicking patterns derived from the rhythm of the Hawaiian language. Sessions cover basic open tunings, classic slack-key patterns, and well-known Hawaiian songs in the style. Guitar is required — acoustic or electric both work.