Below is the lesson for “Loke Lani” by Ernest Ka’ai

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This traditional Hawaiian song has an adorable melody but also serves as a masterclass in performing the triplet strum. We’ve split this arrangement into three parts: Melody A, B, and C. The first two focus on the triplet strum technique, while the final melody is fingerpicked.

This arrangement is great for the seasoned beginner because it uses simple chords, allowing you to focus on the two playing styles. I’d recommend using a three-finger approach for the fingerpicked section and one of these three approaches for the triplet strum.

Don’t forget that the triplet strum is played using an eighth-note triplet rhythm. This can be tricky, so if you need an explanation or recap on this rhythm, check out this lesson.