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Learn to Play Slack-Key Ukulele Arrangement of ‘Koke‘e‘

Dennis Kamakahi wrote around 500 songs, some which became Hawaiian music standards and hulas. Here, learn to play a slack-key ukulele arrangement of his song "Koke'e."... Read More...

Hawaiian musician George Kahumoku holding a ukulele

Take a Slack-Key Ukulele Lesson with George Kahumoku, Jr.

Learn some slack-key ukulele techniques courtesy of Hawaiian musician George Kahumoku, Jr. Plus, learn his arrangement of the classic tune “Meleana e.”... Read More...

Learn to Play ‘Glass Ball Slack Key’ from Led Kaapana

Ledward Kaapana’s prodigious ukulele chops are in full force on “Glass Ball Slack Key,” a spirited showstopper that he sometimes calls “Chicken in the Straw.”... Read More...

Ukulele Sessions: Watch Slack-Key Master Ledward Kaapana Play Two Songs

By Greg Olwell For decades, Ledward Kaapana has delighted audiences with his music. Masterful, virtuosic, and always fun, the native Hawaiian guitarist and ukul... Read More...

Da Ukulele Boyz, Peter deAquino and Garrett Probst, Wowed Us At This Ukulele Session

By Greg Olwell During a recent West Coast tour supporting the group's latest release, Jus Cuz: Ukulele Duets, Da Ukulele Boyz stopped by our studio for a "Uk... Read More...

Loosening the Keys: An Introduction to Slack-Key-Style Ukulele

This lesson will introduce you to the sound of slack key as well as one of the open tunings, some new chord shapes, and picking patterns on ukulele.... Read More...