The sound of the Hawaiian Steel Guitar is sweet nostalgic and unmistakably Hawaiian. You can almost feel the trade winds and the surf in its subtle vibrato.In this well-illustrated and easy-to-understand book acclaimed musician Henry Kaleialoha Allen shares everything you need to know in order to play this beautiful instrument - from purchasing a Guitar to performing with that special Hawaiian flourish.This primer adapted from Allen's popular self-published guide features a history of the Hawaiian Steel Guitar; instructions for reading musical notation; a practical guide to buying and tuning a Steel Guitar; guidance on using thebar; sheet music for 11 original songs; exercises; a discussion of the nuances of the Hawaiian touch; and much more.Written for beginning and intermediate students alike this book and its accompanying audio CD will haveyou playing like a pro in no time.