<p>The sound of the Hawaiian steel guitar is sweet, nostalgic, and unmistakably Hawaiian. You can almost feel the trade winds and the surf in its subtle vibrato. In this well-illustrated and easy-to-understand book, acclaimed musician Henry Kaleialoha Allen shares everything you need to know in order to play this beautiful instrument from purchasing a guitar, to performing with that special Hawaiian flourish. This primer, adapted from Allen s popular self-published guide, features a history of the Hawaiian steel guitar; instructions for reading musical notation; a practical guide to buying and tuning a steel guitar; guidance on using the bar; sheet music for 11 original songs; exercises; a discussion of the nuances of the Hawaiian touch; and much more. Written for beginning and intermediate students alike, this book and its accompanying audio CD will have you playing like a pro in no time.</p>

How to Play the Hawaiian Steel Guitar

Arts & Photography

Henry Kaleialoha Allen

Music

Mutual Publishing, LLC

This collection of fifty songs comes from the popular era of Hawaiian music in the first half of the twentieth century. These songs tell of all the beauty of each island and the overpowering bond between land and sea that is reflected in the joining of sun, moon and sky. Entertainers of all skill levels will find this selection of sheet music an invaluable source for the piano, buitar, ukulele, Hawaiian steel guitar, and voice.

Treasures of Hawaiian Sheet Music: Favorite and Classic Songs from Hawaii's Golden Years

Humor & Entertainment

Mutual Pub Co

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