The term “steel guitar” can refer to instruments with multiple tunings; 6 to 14 strings; and even multiple fretboards. To add even more confusion; the term “Hawaiian guitar” refers to an instrument played flat on the lap with a steel bar outside of Hawaii; but in Hawaii; it is the early term for the slack key guitar. Lorene Ruymar clears up the confusion in her new book that takes a look at Hawaiian music; the origin of the steel guitar and its spread throughout the world; Hawaiian playing styles; techniques and tunings; and more. Includes hundreds of photos; a foreword by Jerry Byrd; and a bibliography and suggested reading list.

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