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cyril
Lokahi
USA
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 Posted - 05/07/2008 : 3:57:36 PM
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1st Annual, Slack Key Guitar with Cyril Pahinui at the Beautiful Kalaekilohana
In Ka`u, Hawai`i Participation is limited so please register early.
5 sessions July 27, 28, and 29, 2008 $45 a session
Learn to play the sweet and soulful guitar sounds of Hawai'i. Cyril Pahinui, a traditional master of Kiho'alu or slack key guitar, provides the perfect instruction to this rich tradition. Students of all levels will be guided through simple exercises and solos to create the "slack key" sound.
Slack key can be played on any guitar, acoustic or electric. The term refers to both the musical style and the myriad ways the instrument is tuned. Cyril teaches several traditional tunings and focuses on those that originated in his family. In addition, you'll learn the use of vibrato, harmonics, slurs, harmonies in thirds and sixths, legato playing and other musical ideas that have helped create a distinctive guitar sound. This lush finger-picking style will add new sounds and flavors to your entire repertoire.
Students must bring their own guitar.
Evening Dinner Performance and Talk Story or come to Kanikapila
Friday Evening July 27, 2008 6:00pm
Musicians and non-musicians alike will gain a deeper understanding of Hawaiian music and Hawaiian slack key guitar (ki ho'alu), as Cyril Pahinui shares his knowledge of one of the great acoustic guitar traditions in the world. A brief history introduces the student to Hawaiian music styling and slack key's specific context. Featured songs are selections traditionally performed by the Pahinui family. These Hawaiian songs and slack key guitar pieces reflect themes like stories of the past and present and people's lives. Historic and place context, insights on the composer and theme are also explored.
TO REGISTER: Contact me directly at: cyrilpahinui.com
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Contact: Kalaekilohana kk @ kau-hawaii.com 808-939-8052
94-2152 South Point Road
PO BOX 1125 Na`alehu, Hawai`i 96772
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Cyril Pahinui
cyril.cyrilpahinui.com |
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Slack Key Workshops in Ka`u Hawai`i
