This slack-key guitar compilation album features a lineup of masters and puts you in a relaxed mood. It's exactly like being in a hotel or restaurant in Hawaii, just zoning out with nothing to do. I feel like I'm melting away. This is a compilation album of slack-key guitar. It's purely instrumental, with no accompaniment from other instruments or vocals. The tracks are all from different albums, and the names of the albums they are from are listed, making it a great way to find your favorite performers. Slack-key refers to tuning a regular guitar so that chords are produced with open strings. Generally, the tuning is done by loosening the strings. This makes it easy to bend notes, creating a unique, laid-back sound. The frequent use of open strings also makes the resonant chords appealing. The tunings vary from player to player. The booklet included with this album details all of these tunings, as well as the accompaniments. As this is a used item, there may be minor scratches and dirt. Please refrain from purchasing if you are sensitive to such imperfections.