DVD - Traditional Hawaiian Steel Guitar

This lesson will open up new sonic possibilities for guitarists, Dobro, lap steel, and pedal steel players. Covers bar technique, hand positions, scale patterns, Hawaiian tunings, harmonies, vibrato, harmonic "chimes," and other techniques for getting a real Hawaiian sound. Split-screen close-ups show different ways to use turnarounds, the importance of string pairs, slants with the bar, playing 3rds and 5ths of each chord, palm harmonics, more. Tunes include "Mai Kai No Kauai," "Maui Chimes," "Moana Chimes" and "Uhe, Uhene." Tab included as either booklet or PDF file on the disc. 85 min.