slack key

[sotc]

this didnt really fit any where else so here it is. a buddy was passing through town and stayed the night last night. hes an incredible guitarist and has taught himself to play slack key so i had him play a little last night. heres some guy thats pretty good

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[MasterBlaster]

What does slack key mean?

 

[sotc]

its a hawaiian style alternate tuning.

 

[MasterBlaster]

Hmmmm.

 

[Old Monkey]

Nice playing.

 

[pantheraba]

A crisp, pure sound...very nice.

Is your buddy that good (that's not your buddy is it?)?

 

[rumination]

Here you go Butch:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slack_key



I was fortunate enough to see some really excellent slack key performers in Hawaii. One of them was Ledward Ka'apana (who wrote the song that the guy in the video is playing). He was incredible.

 

[sotc]

id say my buddy is as good as that guy. hes very musical, can thing up a tune in his head and sit down and play it. blows me away. no thats not my buddy

 

[TC3]

I couldn't get any sound, Willie ??? I'm bummin' !!!
He stayed at your place last nite ?!? Dayum , bro ! Hobnobbin with musicians... I'm jealous !

 

[sotc]

that guy has a few more vids up, try one of his others see if they work

 

[vharrison]

Very nice!

 

[gf beranek]

It's not too far from an old Doc Watson, Blue Grass Finger Pick'n Melody. Not far at all. Nice