The Art of Dropped D Guitar (book/CD)

Mel Bay Publications

Instead of approaching Dropped D tuning via the route of "Standard" tuning, El went directly from CGDGAD tuning, and has succeeded in finding in Dropped D tuning musical qualities that are very unusual and compelling. The tunes range from Celtic, to spiritual, to Americana, to pop music, with a classical piece also included. The accompanying CD contains performances of certain tunes by Warren S. Haskell, an acclaimed player, teacher and recording artist based in Northern California. Warren's precise playing makes it easy for the student to hear and understand the music.

All I Have to Do Is Dream
Amazing Grace
America the Beautiful 
Ashokan Farewell
Bridget Cruise, 3d Air (Key of A)
Bridget Cruise, 3d Air (Key of F)
Carolan's No. 179 . Danny Boy
Drifting Too Far from the Shore 
Fanny Power
George Brabazon, 2d Air 
Greensleeves
Guantanamera
Hard Times (S. Foster) 
Hector the Hero 
Hugh O'Donnell 
Jacob's Ladder
Jerusalem 
Shenandoah Air 
Song for Sheila
The Battle Hymn of the Republic 
The Irish Washerwoman 
The Kid on the Mountain 
The Lovers' Waltz 
The Mist-Covered Mountains of Home 
The Rakish Paddy
The Red-Haired Boy (Key of A) 
The Red-Haired Boy (Key of C) 
The Star of the County Down (Key of A minor)