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 audio 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. Includes access to online audio.

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      
Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring (J.S. Bach)      
Planxty Irwin      
She'll Be Comin' Round the Mountain/Shortnin' Bread      
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)      
The Star of the County Down (Key of C# minor)