Learn Slack Key Guitar from Makana at www.Patreon.com/MakanaMusic "Blue Water Dolphin Song" composed by Keola Beamer is one of my all-time favorite slack key songs. Make that one of my all-time favorite songs, period. When I first heard it years ago, I let it play on repeat for a week! Keola recorded it on multiple guitars and his version is enchanting. Here I have arranged it for a single slack key guitar. Aloha! Makana | Makana Music

The Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar of Ledward Kaapana — Sample Lesson Ledward Kaapana is widely acknowledged as one of the most exciting and accomplished masters of kī hōʻalu (slack key guitar). In this special sample lesson, Led invites you into his world of open tunings and improvisational mastery. Playing in his signature style, Ledward’s technique combines two-finger picking and alternating bass—reminiscent of great blues and country players, but infused with the distinct licks and harmonies of t

🌺 We’re thrilled to share our “Best of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar” compilation, gathering 50 of the finest slack‑key gems ever recorded! Ideal for relaxation, focus, meditation, or simply setting a soothing background ambiance, these warm, melodic fingerstyle sounds embody the gentle spirit of the islands. Showcasing legendary masters Keola Beamer, George Kahumoku Jr., and George Kuo, this album is a true celebration of Hawai‘i’s rich musical heritage. 🎧 Listen now on every major streaming plat