Learning To Play the Hawaiian Steel Guitar
"Learning To Play the Hawaiian Steel Guitar" by Henry Kaleialoha Allen
A must have for the beginner and accomplished players alike. A fine addition to your library of Hawaiian and cultural preservations.
A complete learning text book, "one of a kind" written by an Hawaiian person who is a Master Teacher and accomplished player and writer of music for this only true Hawaiian instrument. The book has sections that take you from scales, chord progressions and harmony. Endorsed by the Musician's Association of Hawaii, Local 677, as one of the finest works on this instrument.
A cd is included in music notation so you can hear the progression of the notes and music for each section. Where to find steel guitars, what you need and Hawaiian Songs in the book. History and great Hawaiian players all mentioned. Mr. Henry Kaleialoha Allen has his own "The Henry Kaleialoha Allen Hawaiian steel Guitar Festival" in April at the Ka'anapali Beach Hotel on Maui.
Hawaiian Steel Guitar book is from "Mutual Publishing" in Honolulu, off their website or direct. For an autographed copy from Henry, write to henrykalen@aol.com, 808-669-7707
