2016-08-11 | Keola Beamer The guitar was introduced to Hawaii by the Spanish Vaqueros (Cowboys) on Hawaii Island in 1830. The Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar was born from this inter-action. Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar has a vibrant history. Here is my take on the melding of Spanish and Hawaiian influences. Lesson Resources Tuning: C Wahine or Keola’s C C Wahine or Keola’s C Audio File: M4A Audio C Wahine or Keola’s C BEG-11: A Brief History of Slack Key GuitarIsland Born Liner NotesIsland Born CDʻUkulele In Cambodia 2016INT-18: Mele KakahiakaNews Archive 2016Current & Recent NewsINT-19: Kepania Paniolo (Spanish Cowboy)