Updated at 4:36 p.m., Monday, January 21, 2008
Slack-key guitarist Pahinui to teach 2 UH Hilo courses
Advertiser Staff
Slack-key guitarist Cyril Pahinui will next month begin teaching a pair of courses through the University of Hawai'i at Hilo College of Continuing Education and Community Service (CCECS).The first course covers the basics of ki ho'alu, or slack-key guitar. Students will learn several traditional tunings, focusing on those taught to Pahinui and his brothers by their legendary father, the late, great "Pops" Gabby Pahinui, as well as musical methods to start playing music. Students must bring their own guitars. Rentals are available at several Hilo music stores.
The second course is Hawaiian music appreciation. Pahinui will share his knowledge of the history and tradition of Hawaiian music and slack key guitar, featuring the songs of the Pahinui family. Students will also learn the themes, stories and kaona (metaphoric subtext) behind the music, as well as insights on the composers.
Both courses will be taught on six Tuesdays between Feb. 12 and March 18 in Campus Center 301.
The slack key instruction course will be from 4 to 5 p.m., while the music appreciation course will be from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Tuition for the slack key course is $75, and tuition for the music appreciation course is $50. Members of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute receive a $5 discount on each course.
To register, or for more information, call CCECS at 808-974-7664.
