Called Open D Tuning, and sometimes Open E Tuning. Also called Vestapol Tuning in Mainland America.
Keola Beamer:
D1
SWEET MAUI MOON (Paradise Productions 980)
The Wings of the Seabird
The Beamer Brothers (Keola and Kapono):
D1
THIS IS OUR ISLAND HOME - WE ARE HER SONS (Music of Polynesia Records 29000)
Fantasy Was You for Me
This Is Our Island Home - Tuned up one half step to sound in the key of Eb. This song also appears on the album THE BEST OF KEOLA & KAPONO BEAMER (Music of Polynesia 49000).
D1
HONOLULU CITY LIGHTS (Paradise Productions 808)
Kaliponi Slack Key - Keola plays in this tuning in the keys of D and G, and Kapono plays second guitar in Tuning #D8 (D-A-D-F#-B-D), playing in the keys of D and G.
Pauoa Liko Ka Lehua - Keola and Kapono are both in this tuning, playing in the keys of D and G.
HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY [the red cassette] (private issue)
Aina Hou - A version is also to be issued on recording on Dancing Cat Records.
D1
HI'IPOI I KA 'AINA ALOHA - CHERISH THE BELOVED LAND [backing up Aunty Edith Kanaka'ole] (Hula Records 568)
He Punahele Na Ke Kupuna
The Kahumoku Brothers (George and Moses):
George plays 12 string guitar, and Moses plays nylon string guitar.
D1
KAI MALINO - THE PEACEFUL SEA (Hula Records 577)
Kai Malino - With the guitars tuned down one half step to sound in the key of C#.
Moonlight Flight
Dennis Kamakahi:
D1
EDDIE KAMAE PRESENTS THE SONS OF HAWAI'I - PUA HONE (HONEY FLOWER) [with the Sons of Hawai'i] (Hawai'i Sons 3003)
Hualalai
D1
CHRISTMAS TIME WITH EDDIE KAMAE AND THE SONS OF HAWAI'I [with the Sons of Hawai'i] (Hawai'i Sons 4004)
Ho'onani I Ka Hale
D1
HUI ALOHA [as part of the band Hui Aloha, with George Kuo, Martin Pahinui and David Kamakahi] (Dancing Cat 38053)
Ke Kaua Laiki - With Dennis playing in this tuning, and George Kuo on second slack key guitar in C Wahine Tuning (#C5: C-G-D-G-B-D) capoed up two frets to the key of D.
John Keawe:
D1
AUHELE (Homestead Productions 1002)
Auhele
D1
ALOHA KAIKUA'ANA (Homestead Productions 1006)
Kamehameha Rock - Tuned down one half step to sound in the key of C#, with a second guitar part played in Tuning #G1 (D-G-D-G-B-D), tuned down one half step and played in the key of D, therefore sounding in the key of C#.
Mo'opunas
D1
HEARTFELT (Homestead Productions 1005)
Kalaupapa's Prayer - Both guitars are played in this tuning.
Cyril Pahinui:
D1
NIGHT MOON - PO MAHINA (Dancing Cat 38030)
'Opihi Moemoe
D1
FOUR HANDS SWEET & HOT [duet album with Bob Brozman on acoustic steel guitar] (Dancing Cat 38048)
Coquette - With Cyril playing in this tuning tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of C, and Bob Brozman on acoustic steel guitar in the G Wahine Tuning (#G4: D-G-D-F#-B-D), playing in the key of C.
E Mama Ea - With Cyril playing in this tuning tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of C, and Bob Brozman on acoustic steel guitar in G Major Tuning (#G1: D-G-D-G-B-D), tuned up five half steps to sound in the key of C.
Hawaiian Cowboy - With Cyril playing in this tuning tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of C, and Bob Brozman on acoustic steel guitar in G Major Tuning (#G1: D-G-D-G-B-D), tuned up five half steps to sound in the key of C.
Inikiniki Malie (Gentle Pinches of the Wind) - With Cyril playing in this tuning tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of C, and Bob Brozman playing acoustic steel guitar in the G Major Tuning (#G1: D-G-D-G-B-D), tuned up five half steps to sound in the key C.
Kela Mea Whiffa/Hilo March - With Cyril playing in this tuning, and Bob Brozman playing acoustic steel guitar in the G Major Tuning (#G1: D-G-D-G-B-D), tuned up two half steps to sound in the key of A.
LBC Slack Key - With Cyril playing in this tuning tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of C, and Bob Brozman on acoustic steel guitar in the G Major Tuning (#G1: D-G-D-G-B-D), tuned up five half steps to sound in the key C.
Lei 'Ohu - With Cyril playing in this tuning tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of C, and Bob Brozman playing acoustic steel guitar in G Major Tuning (#G1: D-G-D-G-B-D), tuned up five half steps to sound in the key of C.
Lihu'e - With Cyril playing in this tuning tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of C, and Bob Brozman on acoustic steel guitar in G Major Tuning (#G1: D-G-D-G-B-D), tuned up five half steps to sound in the key of C.
Auld Lang Syne - With Cyril playing in this tuning, and Bob Brozman on acoustic steel guitar in the G Major Tuning (#G1: D-G-D-G-B-G), playing in the key of D.
D2. C-A-D-F#-A-D
Called D7th Tuning.
Keola Beamer:
D2
KOLONAHE - FROM THE GENTLE WIND (Dancing Cat 38047)
Blue Water Dolphin
D3. D-A-E-F#-A-D
Called Anuenue Tuning.
Jim West:
D3
COCONUT HAT (Westernmost Records 30001)
Cereus
Kai Moku - Tuned down one half step to sound in the key of C#.
D4. D-A-D-F#-A-C#
Called D Wahine Tuning
Keola Beamer:
D4
MAUNA KEA - WHITE MOUNTAIN JOURNAL (Dancing Cat Records 38011)
Barefoot on the Range
Kaula 'Ili
Tommy Blaisdell:
D4
The Rocking Chair Hula - Originally issued on 45-RPM (49th State Records 193B - out-of-print). Reissued on the anthology album THE HISTORY OF SLACK KEY GUITAR - VINTAGE HAWAIIAN TREASURES VOL. 7 (Hana Ola Records 24000), which has 19 historical tracks by nine slack key guitarists.
George Keoki Davis:
D4
Wahine Slack Key - Originally issued on 78-RPM (Bell Records 502B - out-of-print). Reissued on the anthology album THE HISTORY OF SLACK KEY GUITAR - VINTAGE HAWAIIAN TREASURES VOL. 7 (Hana Ola Records 24000), which has 19 historical tracks by nine slack key guitarists.
Haunani Kahalewai (with the Rainbow Serenaders):
D4
HAUNANI, THE VOICE OF HAWAI'I (Decca Records 74561)
Hi'ilawe Hula
D4
Hi'ilawe (under the name Haunani) - 78-RPM (49th State Records 181) and 33-RPM EP (49th State Records EP-4).
D4
HAWAIIAN STRINGS FAVORITE INSTRUMENTALS OF THE ISLANDS: VOLUME 3 [with the Hawai'i Calls] (Capitol Records 1152 - out-of-print)
Hi'ilawe - Also features great electric steel guitar playing by the late Barney Isaacs.
D4
HAWAI'I CALLS: GREATEST HITS [with the Hawai'i Calls] (Capitol Records 1339 - out-of-print)
Hi'ilawe - Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of C.
D4
HIT ISLAND MELODIES - INSTRUMENTALS RECORDED IN HAWAI'I [with the Hawai'i Calls] (Hawai'i Calls Records 7280 - out-of-print)
Hi'ilawe
D4
PARADISE FOUND -THE FANSTASTIC STRINGS OF FELX SLATKIN [with the Felix Slatkin orchestra] (Liberty Records 13001, formerly Hula Records 412 - out-of-print )
Hi'ilawe
George Kahumoku:
D4
DRENCHED BY MUSIC (Dancing Cat 38038)
Aloha 'Oe - With George playing a nylon string guitar in this tuning tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of C, and a 12 string in the G Major Tuning (#G1: D-G-D-G-B-D), capoed up five frets to sound in the key of C.
Ho'oipo 'O Wai'anapanapa
Ray Kane:
D4
PUNAHELE (Dancing Cat 38001)
Nani Ho'omana'o
Leonard Kwan:
D4
THE OLD WAY (Tradewinds Records 1128) - Reissued on CD on Hana Ola Records with the title THE LEGENDARY LEONARD KWAN - THE COMPLETE EARLY RECORDINGS (Hana Ola 53000).
Opae Tumatuma
D4
SLACK KEY [with the black and white cover, also has tracks slack key guitarist by Ray Kane] (Tradewinds Records 106) - Reissued on CD on Hana Ola Records with the title THE LEGENDARY LEONARD KWAN - THE COMPLETE EARLY RECORDINGS (Hana Ola 53000).
Aia Hiki Mai/Koni Au/Palisa - Tuned up two half steps to sound in the key of E. Also appears with the title Slack Key Medley on the anthology recording PARTY SONGS HAWAIIAN STYLE VOLUME 2 (Tradewinds Records 5504 [cassette] and 104 [LP], LP is out-of-print), slowed down so the guitar sounds as if it is tuned up one half step to sound in the key of E flat.
Arthur Lyman:
D4
HAWAIIAN SUNSET (High Fidelity 807)
Hi'ilawe - This track also appears on the anthology album MUSIC OF HAWAI'I - ARTHUR LYMAN (Legacy International 323).
Mika'ele Mike McClellan:
D4
SOME NEW THINGS! (KI HO'ALU: HE MAU MEA HOU!) (Topsoil Records 9083) - To order, contact Mika'ele Mike McClellan, c/o Bartlett & Company, Box 10461, Portland, OR 97210.
Aia He Anuenue Mahope Na Ao Pakahi
'O Ka 'Okika O Hawai'i Nei
D4
BACKYARD SLACK KEY & AUTOHARP (Topsoil Records 8128) - To order, contact Mika'ele Mike McClellan, c/o Bartlett & Company, Box 10461, Portland, OR 97210.
Ka Mea Nui
D4
SLACK-KEY VAGABOND (AIM Recording Company 7-29012-5)
Pala'ai Hula
Tommy Solomon:
D4
Midnight Hawaiian Serenade - Originally issued on 78-RPM (49th State Records 136B - out-of-print). Reissued on the anthology album THE HISTORY OF SLACK KEY GUITAR - VINTAGE HAWAIIAN TREASURES VOL. 7 (Hana Ola Records 24000), which has 19 historical tracks by nine slack key guitarists.
D5. D-A-C#-F#-A-C#
Called Ken Emerson's D Wahine Tuning.
Ken Emerson
D5
SLACK & STEEL - LIKO HAWAIIAN FOLK COLLECTION VOLUME 3 (Liko Records 2002)
Pipeline Slack Key - Capoed up two frets to sound in the key of E. This track also appears on the anthology recording HAWAI'I'S GREAT CONTEMPORARY CLASSICS (Hawaiian Collection Series HCS1).
Cyril Pahinui:
D6
6 & 12 STRING SLACK KEY (Dancing Cat 38010)
Lullaby for Pops
Marketplace
Moloka'i-nui-a-Hina
D6
NIGHT MOON - PO MAHINA (Dancing Cat 38030)
Ho'okena - Tuned down one half step to sound in the key of C#.
Hurrah Lani Ha'a Ha'a - Tuned down one half step to sound in the key of C#.
Po Mahina - Tuned down one half step to sound in the key of C#.
Sanoe
D6
BLA [backing up Bla Pahinui] (Pua Lani Records 1001 - out-of-print)
Beautiful 'Ilima - With Cyril playing lead guitar in this tuning, and Bla Pahinui on rhythm guitar in the Dropped D Tuning (#D7: D-A-D-G-B-E).
'IA 'OE E KA LA - HELU 'EKAHI - VOL. 1 [backing up Palani Vaughan] (Nakahili Productions 100)
Ka'a Ahi Kahului (Train Song) - With Cyril playing the second instrumental break in this tuning tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of C, and Dennis Kamakahi on second slack key guitar and the first instrumental break in the C Mauna Loa Tuning (#C20: C-G-E-G-A-E).
Cyril Pahinui (with The Sandwich Isle Band):
D6
THE SANDWICH ISLE BAND (Seabird Sound 1003)
Night Woman - Tuned down one half step to sound in the key of C#.
'Ulili E - Tuned down one half step to sound in the key of C#.
D7. D-A-D-G-B-E
A slight variation of the Standard Tuning often used in guitar accompaniments to play in the key of D. Sometimes called Dropped D Tuning in Mainland America.
Ledward Kaapana [with the group I Kona]:
D7
NA LEO KANI O PUNAHELE (Pumehana Records 4908)
Haleiwa Paku
I Kona - This track also appears on the anthology recording THE BEST OF BILL MURATA - THE PRODUCER (Pumehana Records 4924).
Ku'u Ipo I Ka He'e Pu'e One
Manu O O
Mauna Loa
Mauna Olu
D7
NAHENAHE (Kahale Music 2201)
E Huli Ho'i Mai
Dennis Kamakahi:
D7
'OHANA (FAMILY) (Dancing Cat 38043)
Pua Hone - Capoed up one fret to sound in the key of Eb.
Bla Pahinui:
Bla plays this tuning left-handed and upside down.
D7
WINDWARD HEART - LIVE SOLO (Dancing Cat 38052)
E Pili Mai
Gabby's Song
If I Give My Heart to You
Makapu'u Beach
May God Bless You - Capoed to the third fret to sound in the key of F.
Medley: Wai O Ke Aniani/E Nihi Ka Hele - Capoed to the third fret to sound in the key of F.
Meleana E
Moonlight Lady - Played in the keys of C and D.
Pauoa Liko Ka Lehua
Pua Tuberose
Ua (Rain) - Capoed to the third fret to sound in the key of F.
Waimanalo Blues - Capoed to the third fret to sound in the key of F.
Waimanalo Country Boy
D7
MANA (Dancing Cat 38033)
Aloha Ka Manini - Capoed to the second fret to sound in the key of E.
E Aloha E - Capoed to the second fret to sound in the key of E.
'50s Medley: Silhouettes (On the Shade)/Goodnight My Love/Can't Help Falling in Love (With You)
Gabby Kai - Capoed to the second fret to sound in the key of E.
Incoming - Capoed to the second fret to sound in the key of E.
Isa Lei - Capoed to the second fret to sound in the key of E.
Ka'ena - Capoed to the second fret to sound in the key of E.
Kaua'i Beauty - Capoed to the second fret to sound in the key of E.
Ku'u Ipo (I Ka He'e Pu'e One)
Maori Brown Eyes
Meleana E
Sanoe - Capoed to the third fret to sound in the key of F.
D7
BLA (Pua Lani Records 1001 - out-of-print)
Beautiful 'Ilima - With Bla playing in this tuning, and Cyril Pahinui on second guitar in Tuning #D6 (D-A-D-F#-B-E), especially for the ending.
Limahuli
Sanoe - With Bla playing in this tuning, and Cyril Pahinui on second guitar in Tuning #D6 (D-A-D-F#-B-E) for the instrumental break.
Waikiki Hula - Capoed to the seventh fret to sound in the key of A.
D7
BLA PAHINUI (Mountain Apple 2002 - out-of-print)
All I Have to Do Is Dream
Gabby's Song
He'eia - Capoed to the third fret to sound in the key of F.
Hi'ilawe (with a different melody than the one usually sung) - Capoed to the third fret to sound in the key of F.
Kaho'olawe
Kou Aloha Mau A Mau
Leilani Honey
Na Moku 'Eha - Capoed to the third fret to sound in the key of F.
Sleep Kaikamahane
D7
KI HO'ALU CHRISTMAS (Dancing Cat 38037)
Away in a Manger
D7
HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY CHRISTMAS (Dancing Cat 38044)
O Come All Ye Faithful - Capoed up two frets to sound in the key of E.
D7
GABBY PAHINUI HAWAIIAN BAND VOL. I [with Gabby Pahinui] (Panini Records 1007, Warner Brothers Records 3023 - out-of-print)
Moonlight Lady - Played in the keys of C and D.
D8. D-A-D-F#-B-D
Called D Sixth Tuning.
Kapono Beamer
D8
SECRETS UNDER THE SUN (Onopak Music 131)
Brand New Morning
The Beamer Brothers (Keola and Kapono):
D8
TAHITI HOLIDAY (Lee Records 689)
Papeete Slack Key - This track also appears on the anthology recording PURE HAWAIIAN MAGIC (Paradise Productions 2010) under the title Kona Slack Key.
D8
HONOLULU CITY LIGHTS (Paradise Records 808)
Kaliponi Slack Key - With Kapono playing in this tuning in the keys of D and G, and Keola in the D Major Tuning (#D1: D-A-D-F#-A-D), playing in the keys of D and G.
Sometimes called Open D Tuning (even though it is not an open D Major chord). Also sometimes called Double Dropped D Tuning in Mainland America. Can also be played effectively in the key of G.
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