Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar

Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar MUS 123b
When: M, 6:00–7:50 pm
Where: Music Dept Room 212
Instructor: Mr. Ian O’Sullivan

Slack key or ki ho‘alu is a distinctively Hawaiian style of guitar playing based on a variety of open tunings. In addition to learning standard pieces in the tradition, students will learn representative tunings and specific playing techniques, including chimes, hammer-ons, and slides.