Tag Archives: Kamaka HF-3

Keiki Slack Key on Ukulele (Ray Kane Cover)

Here is a version of the Ray Kane slack key guitar classic “Keiki Slack Key,” played on slack key ukulele.  Keiki Slack Key is one of the first slack key songs I learned, and I still enjoy playing it.  To me, Ray Kane is probably the best example of an ‘old style’ slack key player, and his tracks are always nahenahe.  Hope you enjoy.

4+ Minutes Ukulele Improvisation (Kamaka HF-3 Tenor)

Here’s some improvisation I recorded one day on a standard Kamaka HF-3 tenor ukulele.  The Kamaka tenor is a classic ukulele sound – for strumming of course, but also for single note lines.  The strings are the stock Kamaka brand black nylon strings with a wound low G – the Kamaka nylon strings have a soothing, mellow, jazzy tone – but also some nice sparkle and definition.  It’s a classic set that wears well.  Hope you enjoy.