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Some Thoughts by Jerry Byrd - Another gem from da chief on steel guitar fads and gimmicks

Some Thoughts from Jerry Byrd - First in a series about Jerry's experience teaching steel guitar.

Frozen Shoulder! - John Ely's "tale of woe" and how proper technique and training can prevent repetitive stress injuries.

The Queen's Songbook - a new collection of famous and previously unpublished songs written by Lili`uokalani.

Hawaiian Lyrics Book - New elegant hardcover book of photos and lyrics plus translations!

Jerry Byrd's Steel Arrangements - A complete catalogue of steel guitar solos from "da chief"

Jerry Byrd's Instruction Course - where to order this steel guitar classic

"So You Want to Play Hawaiian Steel Guitar" - a lesson from Alan Akaka

Tuning Lesson from Jerry Byrd - tuning pointers from the master!

HSGA Tuning Index - Listing of tunings used by the pros!

Tunings for Steel Guitar - by John Ely

Standby Switch - John Tipka on use of the standby switch on tube amplifiers

Spring 2000 Tech Tips - advice from Alan Akaka and John Tipka.

Tech Tips - Build a Steel! - John Tipka on steel guitar building.

'Da Book' - Lorene's great new sourcebook

©2000 by Ely Music/Pub

Attention, Music Collectors!

The "Queen's Songbook" Is Here

Now for a true Treasure for all time: The Queen's Songbook (Her Majesty Queen Lili`uokalani), published this past fall by the Hui Hanai of the Lili`uokalani Children's Trust. This magnificent collection of the Queen's songs has been twenty-five years in the making. In its 333 pages are sheet music with Hawaiian lyrics and English translations of thirteen of the Queen's published songs, 42 unpublished songs and five associated with Lili`uokalani ("Anapau", "Ho`oheno", "Kaulana Na Pua", "Makalapua", and "Nani Haili Po I Ka Lehua", all still sung and played today.) The history and story of each song is given.

We cannot recommend this elegant 9x12 book highly enough -- it's awesome, and it belongs in the library of every Hawaiian music lover, for it represents the beginnings of Hawai`i 's unique music tradition. Hard cover is US$48, and weighs 4 lbs/ add $7 for mailing; soft cover is US$35 and is 3-1/2 lbs./add $6 for mailing. Both are available from Harry's Music, and most probably from Borders or Barnes and Noble. Internet surfers might try Amazon.com. (If enough of you do, and Amazon doesn't have the book, at least we've let them know to get it, A.S.A.P.)

HSGA * HAWAIIAN STEEL GUITAR ASSOCIATION
KAMAKA TOM, President
45-600 KAMEHAMEHA HWY * KANEOHE, HI * 96744
PHONE/FAX (808) 235-4742
EMAIL: hsga@lava.net