The Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar of Ledward Kaapana (Video)

Ledward Kaapana, widely acknowledged to be one of the most exciting and accomplished players in ki ho'alu, or slack key guitar style, has given us a lesson for novices in the slack key style as well as those who consider themselves advanced players. He teaches instrumentals in "taropatch" (open G) and "wahine" (DGDF#BD) tunings, encompassing both quiet, beautiful melodies and rip-roaring show-stoppers with lightning-fast licks and fancy picking. With acoustic steel guitarist Bob Brozman asking him the pertinent musical questions, Led breaks down some amazing instrumentals, including "Slack Key Lullabye," "Kuu Ipo Onaona," "E Lili'u E," and the spectacular "Slack Key Medley." 80 min. video, includes tablature, Level 3.