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Keola Beamer Teaches Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar

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That would describe this book and CD. Mr. Beamer gets right to the point in this one as he talks through the tuning of each song (seven in all!) and then breaks the songs into easy to digest pieces. The presentation of the tab and CD gives you the one to one instruction feeling, like you are jamming with an old friend! if you are wondering at what slack key style is run and get this book! It is a beautiful introduction to the art form taught by one of the masters. there is not much theory that is talked about, just getting to play and feeling the aloha.

This is a great book, easy to follow- especially when you pair it along with the CD. Mr. Beamer takes his time and breaks apart each song so that you can actually learn how to play in his style.

He gives you seven beautiful songs and plays them all in such an enjoyable way that you are inspired to emulate him through your playing. I am only a beginnner, but I feel fairly confident that this book will get me to where I want to be because of his wonderful teaching style. I ♥ it!

He gives you 3 different tunings, and the music he chose is conjures up fun and emotion. If I could rate this more stars, I would. Excellent book, I highly recommend this one over any other. Trust me, I bought the other one and it doesn't even come close to this- Keola Beamer's is the best.

What a great intro to slack key from Keola Beamer. The material presented herein should not present any problems for a lower intermediate fingerstylist. Anyone who has played county blues or other fingerstyle arrangements will be able to work through these tunes without much trouble. However, at some point during the lessson it just might dawn upon you just what great music this is! While the essence of slack key is the tuning and the style of play, in the end it's the beautiful music that is the reward. The notation and tablature is accurate and beautifully rendered and the tune selection showcases several popular tunings for modern Hawaiian slack key music. Add Beamer's DVD "The Art of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar" (Homespun Tapes) and you'll be well on your way to the Aloha spirit.

this book is TERRIFIC. the songs aren't fiendishly hard, yet they're not insultingly easy; all in all, they sound great! the cd is great; it not only gives the track to let you know how it sounds, but it keola gives you a good explanation for each song as well.

the only downside is that i wish there were more songs in the book. 5 is too little for the price, and enjoyment.

nonetheless, buy this book! keep slack key alive!

This book is a good introduction to slack key guitar, instruction booklet and cd work very well together. The music is pretty and refreshing and would enhance any guitarist's repertoire.