| Big Island Slack Key |
Kuulei Ahuna |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Da Blahlas – Mirrors of My Mind (Pumehana Records 4910 – out-of-print) |
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| Paani Ilima (Finger Exercise) |
Kuulei Ahuna |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Da Blahlas (Poki Records 9015) |
This track also appears on the anthology recording Slack Key Giants (Pumehana Records 4916). |
| Sand |
Kuulei Ahuna |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Ku Lua O Ka Manawa (Pumehana Records 4907) |
Played in the key of C. This track also appears on the anthology recording Slack Key Giants (Pumehana Records 4916). |
| Lei Pukana |
Eldon Akamine (with the group Kaimana) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Na Pua O O`ahu (Pumehana Records 4901) |
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| Matsonia |
Eldon Akamine (with the group Kaimana) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Na Pua O O`ahu (Pumehana Records 4901) |
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| Roselani Blossoms |
Eldon Akamine (with the group Kaimana) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Na Pua O O`ahu (Pumehana Records 4901) |
Capoed up 3 frets to sound in the key of Bb) |
| Aloha Ha’ene |
Carlos Andrade (with Na Pali) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Na Pali - Pacific Tunings (Awapuhi Records 101 [AWA 8538]) |
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| Hula Lady |
Carlos Andrade (with Na Pali) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Na Pali - Pacific Tunings (Awapuhi Records 101 [AWA 8538]) |
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| Na Moku Kaulana |
Haunani Apoliona |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Na Lei Hulu Makua, Na Wahine Hawai’i (Prism Records Hawai`i 4008) |
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| Ka-Wai-Puna-O-Ha`ao |
Haunani Apoliona |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
`Auhea `Oe E Sanoe – Field Recordings of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar [Anthology Recording] (Topsoil Records 7046) – To order, contact Mika`ele Mike McClellan, c/o Bartlett & Company, Box 10461, Portland, OR 97210. |
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| Aloha Ka Leo O Kahi Manu |
Haunani Apoliona |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Makalapua `Oe Pa `Olapa Kahi [backing up Frank Hewitt] (Prism Records 4004) |
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| Hawai`i Moku O Keawe |
Haunani Apoliona |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Makalapua `Oe Pa `Olapa Kahi [backing up Frank Hewitt] (Prism Records 4004) |
Capoed up 2 frets to sound in the key of A. |
| Ka Wai Lehua `A`ala Ka Honua |
Haunani Apoliona |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Makalapua `Oe Pa `Olapa Kahi [backing up Frank Hewitt] (Prism Records 4004) |
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| Kuakapuokalani |
Haunani Apoliona |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Makalapua `Oe Pa `Olapa Kahi [backing up Frank Hewitt] (Prism Records 4004) |
Capoed up 2 frets to sound in the key of A. |
| Makalapua `Oe |
Haunani Apoliona |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Makalapua `Oe Pa `Olapa Kahi [backing up Frank Hewitt] (Prism Records 4004) |
Played in the keys of G and C. |
| Alemai |
Haunani Apoliona |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Na Hiwa Kupuna O Ku`u One Hanau [backing up Kuuipo Kumukahi] (Ho`oli Productions 7800) |
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| Haunani Ki Ho`alu |
Haunani Apoliona |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Na Hiwa Kupuna O Ku`u One Hanau [backing up Kuuipo Kumukahi] (Ho`oli Productions 7800) |
Played in the keys of C and G. |
| Kumukahi |
Haunani Apoliona |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Na Hiwa Kupuna O Ku`u One Hanau [backing up Kuuipo Kumukahi] (Ho`oli Productions 7800) |
On 12-string guitar played in the keys of C and G. |
| Hawaiian Slack Key |
Chet Atkins |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Alone (RCA Records 0159 – out-of-print) – Also available on a 2 CD set of three recordings, Chet Atkins – Pickin’ My Way – In Hollywood – Alone (RCA 787). |
(title is actually `Opihi Moemoe, composed by the late Leonard Kwan). |
| Guava Tree |
Keola Beamer |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar in the Real Old Style (Music of Polynesia Records 22000) |
|
| Hawaiian Cowboy |
Keola Beamer |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar in the Real Old Style (Music of Polynesia Records 22000) |
On this song the guitars are capoed up to the third fret to sound in the key of Bb. |
| Pupu Hinuhinu |
Keola Beamer |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar in the Real Old Style (Music of Polynesia Records 22000) |
|
| Wi Ha (Celebration) |
Keola Beamer |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar in the Real Old Style (Music of Polynesia Records 22000) |
|
| Manu Kai |
Keola Beamer |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Mauna Kea (White Mountain Journal) (Dancing Cat 38011) |
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| Kolowaka |
Keola Beamer |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Soliloquy – Ka Leo O Loko (Dancing Cat 38012) |
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| Mino`aka |
Keola Beamer |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Soliloquy – Ka Leo O Loko (Dancing Cat 38012) |
|
| Moana’s Laundry Basket |
Keola Beamer |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Soliloquy – Ka Leo O Loko (Dancing Cat 38012) |
|
| Shaka Slack Key |
Keola Beamer |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Kolonahe (From The Gentle Wind) (Dancing Cat 38047) |
Played in the keys of G and C. |
| Shaka Slack Key |
Keola Beamer |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Sweet Maui Moon (Paradise Records 980) |
Played in the keys of G and C. |
| Kahuli |
Keola Beamer |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Island Born (`Ohe Records 96118) |
|
| Manu Kai |
Keola Beamer |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Music Of Hawaii [anthology recording] (National Geographic Society Records 706 – out-of-print) |
|
| Green Rose Hula |
The Beamer Brothers (Keola and Kapono Beamer) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
This Is Our Island Home – We Are Her Sons (Music of Polynesia Records 29000) |
With both guitars tuned down one half step to sound in the key of F#, and played in the keys of G and F, therefore sounding in the keys of F# and E. |
| Medley: Hilo Au/Hilo E |
The Beamer Brothers (Keola and Kapono Beamer) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
This Is Our Island Home – We Are Her Sons (Music of Polynesia Records 29000) |
With both guitars tuned down one half step to sound in the key of F#. |
| Living on Easy |
The Beamer Brothers (Keola and Kapono Beamer) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
This Is Our Island Home – We Are Her Sons (Music of Polynesia Records 29000) |
With both guitars tuned down one half step to sound in the key of F#. |
| Ka Aina Kamuela |
The Beamer Brothers (Keola and Kapono Beamer) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
This Is Our Island Home – We Are Her Sons (Music of Polynesia Records 29000) |
With both guitars tuned down one half step to sound in the key of F#. |
| Kahana Kamalai`i |
The Beamer Brothers (Keola and Kapono Beamer) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
This Is Our Island Home – We Are Her Sons (Music of Polynesia Records 29000) |
With both guitars tuned down one half step to sound in the key of F#, and played in the keys of G and C, therefore sounding in the keys of F# and B |
| Ke Ai Nei |
The Beamer Brothers (Keola and Kapono Beamer) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
This Is Our Island Home – We Are Her Sons (Music of Polynesia Records 29000) |
With both guitars tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| Moani |
The Beamer Brothers (Keola and Kapono Beamer) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
This Is Our Island Home – We Are Her Sons (Music of Polynesia Records 29000) |
With Kapono playing in this tuning, tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F, and Keola in G Wahine Tuning (#G5: D–G–D–F#–B–D), tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| Sassy Hula |
The Beamer Brothers (Keola and Kapono Beamer) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
This Is Our Island Home – We Are Her Sons (Music of Polynesia Records 29000) |
With both guitars tuned down one half step to sound in the key of F#, and played in the keys of G and C, therefore sounding in the keys of F# and B. |
| Pupu Hinu Hinu (Medley) |
The Beamer Brothers (Keola and Kapono Beamer) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
This Is Our Island Home – We Are Her Sons (Music of Polynesia Records 29000) |
[with the songs Pupu Hinu Hinu/ Kahli Aku/ Kahuelo ‘Opae] - With Kapono playing in the keys of G and C, and Keola playing in C Wahine Tuning (#C7: C–G–D–G–B–E), in the keys of G and C. |
| Wahine Holo Lio |
The Beamer Brothers (Keola and Kapono Beamer) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
This Is Our Island Home – We Are Her Sons (Music of Polynesia Records 29000) |
With both guitars tuned down to one half step to sound in the key of F#, and played in the keys of E minor and G Major, therefore sounding in the keys of Eb minor and F# Major. |
| Ulile E |
The Beamer Brothers (Keola and Kapono Beamer) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Music Of Hawaii (National Geographic Society Records 706 – out-of-print) |
|
| Mokihana Slack Key |
Tommy Blaisdell |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
|
Reissued on the anthology album The History of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar - Vintage Hawaiian Treasures Vol. 7 (Hana Ola Records 24000), which has 20 historical tracks by nine Slack Key guitarists - Originally issued on 45-RPM and 78-RPM (49th State Records #192A – out-of-print) – on this track a second guitarist plays lead guitar in the Standard Tuning (#C33: E-A-D-G-B-E), playing in the key of G. |
| Aloha Oe |
Danny Carvalho |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Slack Key Journey-On My Way (Lava Rock Music LRM-001) |
On this song the guitar is capoes up two frets to sound in the key of A |
| Booboo’s Lullaby |
Danny Carvalho |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Slack Key Journey-On My Way (Lava Rock Music LRM-001) |
In this song the guitar is capoes up five frets to sound in the key of C |
| Europa |
Danny Carvalho |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Slack Key Journey-On My Way (Lava Rock Music LRM-001) |
|
| Hula Blues |
Danny Carvalho |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Slack Key Journey-On My Way (Lava Rock Music LRM-001) |
|
| Hawaiian Soul |
Danny Carvalho |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Slack Key Journey-On My Way (Lava Rock Music LRM-001) |
In this song the guitar is capoes up three frets to sound in the key of B flat |
| I’ll Remember You |
Danny Carvalho |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Slack Key Journey-On My Way (Lava Rock Music LRM-001) |
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| Hoomalu Slack Key |
Sonny Chillingworth |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Sonny Solo (Dancing Cat 38005) |
|
| Kukuna O Ka La |
Sonny Chillingworth |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Sonny Solo (Dancing Cat 38005) |
Tuned up two half steps to sound in the key of A. |
| Kaula Ili |
Sonny Chillingworth |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Sonny Solo (Dancing Cat 38005) |
|
| Ka Wai Lehua `A `Ala Ka Honua |
Sonny Chillingworth |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Sonny Solo (Dancing Cat 38005) |
Tuned down one half step to sound in the key of F#. |
| Moe ‘Uhane (Dream Slack Key) |
Sonny Chillingworth |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Sonny Solo (Dancing Cat 38005) |
Tuned up one half step to sound in the key of Ab. |
| Pua Tubarose |
Sonny Chillingworth |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Sonny Solo (Dancing Cat 38005) |
Tuned up one half step to sound in the key of Ab. |
| Wai Ulu |
Sonny Chillingworth |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Sonny Solo (Dancing Cat 38005) |
Uses a “needle and thread” technique |
| Aloha Hale O Ho`oponopono |
Sonny Chillingworth |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Endlessly (Dancing Cat 38027) |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| Endlessly |
Sonny Chillingworth |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Endlessly (Dancing Cat 38027) |
Tuned down three half steps to sound in the key of E. |
| Hilo Hanakahi |
Sonny Chillingworth |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Endlessly (Dancing Cat 38027) |
|
| Hula Blues |
Sonny Chillingworth |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Endlessly (Dancing Cat 38027) |
|
| `Imi Au la `Oe (King’s Serenade) |
Sonny Chillingworth |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Endlessly (Dancing Cat 38027) |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| Ipo Lei Manu |
Sonny Chillingworth |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Endlessly (Dancing Cat 38027) |
|
| Kananaka |
Sonny Chillingworth |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Endlessly (Dancing Cat 38027) |
|
| Keiki Slack Key |
Sonny Chillingworth |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Endlessly (Dancing Cat 38027) |
|
| Liloa’s Mele (Grandson’s Lullaby) |
Sonny Chillingworth |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Endlessly (Dancing Cat 38027) |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| Mai Poina `Oe la`u (Not to be Forgotten) |
Sonny Chillingworth |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Endlessly (Dancing Cat 38027) |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| Moana Chimes/Pa`ahana |
Sonny Chillingworth |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Endlessly (Dancing Cat 38027) |
|
| Na Pua Ka `Ilima |
Sonny Chillingworth |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Endlessly (Dancing Cat 38027) |
Tuned down one half step to sound in the key of F#. |
| `Olu O Pu`ulani |
Sonny Chillingworth |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Endlessly (Dancing Cat 38027) |
Tuned down one half step to sound in the key of F#. |
| Slack Key #1 |
Sonny Chillingworth |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Endlessly (Dancing Cat 38027) |
|
| Slack Key #2 (Mahina’s Trot) |
Sonny Chillingworth |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Endlessly (Dancing Cat 38027) |
|
| Hawaiian Lullaby |
Sonny Chillingworth |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Waimea Cowboy (Lehua Records SLCD 2003) |
|
| Hula Blues |
Sonny Chillingworth |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Waimea Cowboy (Lehua Records SLCD 2003) |
|
| Kaula Ili |
Sonny Chillingworth |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Waimea Cowboy (Lehua Records SLCD 2003) |
|
| Maui Chimes |
Sonny Chillingworth |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Waimea Cowboy (Lehua Records SLCD 2003) |
Played in the keys of G and D. |
| Moana Chimes ( |
Sonny Chillingworth |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Waimea Cowboy (Lehua Records SLCD 2003) |
with Pa’ahana) |
| Pa`ahana |
Sonny Chillingworth |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Waimea Cowboy (Lehua Records SLCD 2003) |
|
| Slack Key #1 |
Sonny Chillingworth |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Waimea Cowboy (Lehua Records SLCD 2003) |
|
| Kaleponi |
Sonny Chillingworth |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Sonny Chillingworth (Lehua Records 2014 – out-of-print) |
|
| Aloha I’a O Wai’anae |
Sonny Chillingworth |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Sonny Chillingworth (Lehua Records 2014 – out-of-print) |
|
| Kimo’s Slack Key |
Sonny Chillingworth |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Ka`aina O Hawaii (Lehua Records 2040 – out-of-print) |
|
| None Hula |
Sonny Chillingworth |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Ka`aina O Hawaii (Lehua Records 2040 – out-of-print) |
|
| Ia`oe E Molokai |
Sonny Chillingworth |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Rainbow (Lehua Records 7021) |
Tuned down one half step to sound in the key of F#. |
| Beauty Hula |
Sonny Chillingworth |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Sonny (Poki Records 9025 – out-of-print) |
|
| Honolulu Harbor |
Sonny Chillingworth |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Sonny (Poki Records 9025 – out-of-print) |
|
| Meleana E/Tomo Pono |
Sonny Chillingworth |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Sonny (Poki Records 9025 – out-of-print) |
Also appears on the anthology recording The Best Of Bill Murata – The Producer (Pumehana Records 4924). |
| Slack Key Medley |
Sonny Chillingworth |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Hawaii Aloha: Echoes of Old Hawaii [Anthology Recording] (Waikiki Records 107 – out-of-print) |
(title given on the album jacket –the actual title is Moana Pa’ahana Chimes) – Also issued on 45-RPM under the real title, Moana Pa`ahana Chimes (Waikiki Records 45-570 – out-of-print) |
| Makee ‘Ailana |
Sonny Chillingworth |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Melveen With the Best of Slack Key [backing up Melveen Leed] (Lehua Records 7046) |
|
| None Hula |
Sonny Chillingworth |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Melveen With the Best of Slack Key [backing up Melveen Leed] (Lehua Records 7046) |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| 2 Song Medley: Whee-Ha Swing/ Hula Blues |
Sonny Chillingworth |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Waikiki Swings (Anthology album - Hula Records 520 – out-of-print) |
Hula Blues is tuned up two half steps to sound in the key of A. The other song in the medley, Whee Ha Swing, is in the G Wahine Tuning (#G14: D–G–D–F# –B–D), tuned up two half steps to sound in the key of A. |
| Pa`ahana |
Sonny Chillingworth |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Hanohano Olinda [backing up Leinaala Haili] (Lehua Records 2029) |
|
| Moku Kia Kahi |
Sonny Chillingworth |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
No Ka Oi [backing up Leinaala Haili] (Makaha Records MS 2051/ Lehua Records SL 2051) |
|
| Neki Hula |
Sonny Chillingworth |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
No Ka Oi [backing up Leinaala Haili] (Makaha Records MS 2051/ Lehua Records SL 2051) |
|
| Kaulana Na Pua |
Sonny Chillingworth |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Kainoa [nacking up Marlene Sai] (Sounds of Hawaii Records SHS – 5001 |
|
| Naka Pueo |
Sonny Chillingworth |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Kainoa [nacking up Marlene Sai] (Sounds of Hawaii Records SHS – 5001 |
|
| Fireman’s Hula |
Sonny Chillingworth |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Drinking Champagne [backing up Myra English] (Hula Records HS – 542) |
|
| Kauhale O Kamapua’a |
Sonny Chillingworth |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Drinking Champagne [backing up Myra English] (Hula Records HS – 542) |
|
| He Aloha No O Honolulu |
Charles Chu |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
`Auhea `Oe E Sanoe – Field Recordings Of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar [Anthology Recording] (Topsoil Records 7046) – For ordering contact Mika`ele Mike McClellan, c/o Bartlett & Company, Box 10461, Portland, OR 97210. |
|
| Latitu |
Charles Chu |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
`Auhea `Oe E Sanoe – Field Recordings Of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar [Anthology Recording] (Topsoil Records 7046) – For ordering contact Mika`ele Mike McClellan, c/o Bartlett & Company, Box 10461, Portland, OR 97210. |
|
| Waianae |
Pat Cockett (with Na Pali) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Na Pali – Pacific Tunings (Awapuhi Records 101) |
|
| Blossom |
Pat Cockett (with Na Pali) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Na Pali (Awapuhi Records AWA 8538) |
|
| The Rose of Ko’olau |
Pat Cockett (with Na Pali) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Na Pali (Awapuhi Records AWA 8538) |
|
| Ua Mau –Hosana |
Pat Cockett (with Na Pali) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Na Pali (Awapuhi Records AWA 8538) |
With Pat playing in this tuning, and Carlos Andrade playing in tuning #D6 (D-A-D-F# -B-D) and capoed up five frets to sound in the key of G. |
| Night Blooming Cereus |
Cindy Combs |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Sunny Rain |
|
| How Can a Poor Man Stand Such Times and Live |
Ry Cooder |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
|
|
| Slack Key Hula |
George Keoki Davis |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
|
Reissued on the anthology album The History of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar – Vintage Hawaiian Treasures Vol. 7 (Hana Ola Records 24000), which has 20 historical tracks by nine Slack Key guitarists. Also reissued on the anthology recording Hawaiian Steel Guitar 1920s–1950s (Folklyric Records 9009) and on the Japanese anthology recording on A Guide to Hawaiian Music (Audiobook Label – Japanese import), compiled by Yuki Yamauchi |
| Kanaka Hula |
George Keoki Davis and Willie Davis |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
|
Reissued on the anthology album The History of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar – Vintage Hawaiian Treasures Vol. 7 (Hana Ola Records 24000), which has 20 historical tracks by nine Slack Key guitarists - Tuned up a half step to sound in the key of Ab. Originally issued on 78-RPM (Bell Records # LKS 503B – out-of-print). |
| Hula Medley |
Mike Hoomanawanui |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
|
Reissued on the anthology album The History of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar – Vintage Hawaiian Treasures Vol. 7 (Hana Ola Records 24000), which has 20 historical tracks by nine Slack Key guitarists. Originally issued on 45-RPM and 78-RPM (49th State Records #HRC 61B – out-of-print). |
| Lei Ohaoha |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Atta (Tradewinds Records 1126 - reissued as THE LEGENDARY ATTA ISAACS–INNOVATIVE HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY GUITAR MASTER (Hana Ola Records HOCD 96000) |
|
| Na Molokama |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Atta (Tradewinds Records 1126 - reissued as THE LEGENDARY ATTA ISAACS–INNOVATIVE HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY GUITAR MASTER (Hana Ola Records HOCD 96000) |
|
| Nu`a O Ka Palai |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Atta (Tradewinds Records 1126 - reissued as THE LEGENDARY ATTA ISAACS–INNOVATIVE HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY GUITAR MASTER (Hana Ola Records HOCD 96000) |
Played in the keys of G and C. |
| Sweet Lei Lehua |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Atta (Tradewinds Records 1126 - reissued as THE LEGENDARY ATTA ISAACS–INNOVATIVE HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY GUITAR MASTER (Hana Ola Records HOCD 96000) |
Played in the keys of G and Bb. |
| Wiliwili Wai |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Atta (Tradewinds Records 1126 - reissued as THE LEGENDARY ATTA ISAACS–INNOVATIVE HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY GUITAR MASTER (Hana Ola Records HOCD 96000) |
|
| Ka Ua Noe (The Misty Rain) |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Two Slack Key Guitars [with Gabby Pahinui] (Tradewinds Records 5524) |
A Slack Key duet with Atta playing in this tuning, and Gabby Pahinui playing in the G Wahine Tuning (#G4: D–G–D–F#–B–D). [On the cassette tape issue of this album, this song is unfortunately sped up to sound in the key of A, and, on the first CD reissue of this album, this song was erroneously labeled as March Medley]. This track has also been reissued on the album reissued as THE LEGENDARY ATTA ISAACS–INNOVATIVE HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY GUITAR MASTER (Hana Ola Records HOCD 96000). |
| Paliakamoa |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Melveen With the Best Of Slack Key [backing up Melveen Leed] (Lehua Records 7046) |
|
| Hanalei Moon |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Steel Guitar Hawaiian Style [with Jerry Byrd] (Lehua Records 7023) |
Played in the keys of G and Ab. |
| Kalima Waltz |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Steel Guitar Hawaiian Style [with Jerry Byrd] (Lehua Records 7023) |
This is a rare track featuring Slack Key guitar with acoustic steel guitar, played by Jerry Byrd. |
| Maui Chimes |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Steel Guitar Hawaiian Style [with Jerry Byrd] (Lehua Records 7023) |
Played in the keys of E and G and A and D |
| Ka Makani Ka`ili Aloha |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
15 Hawaiian Favorites (backing up Poki San) – Also issued with the title Instrumental Hawaiian Favorites – Poki San & Friends (Poki Records 9002 – out-of-print). |
|
| Kanaka Wai Wai |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
15 Hawaiian Favorites (backing up Poki San) – Also issued with the title Instrumental Hawaiian Favorites – Poki San & Friends (Poki Records 9002 – out-of-print). |
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| Little Drummer Boy |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
The Waimanalo Keikies – Mele Kalilimaka |
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| Kalaka`ua Medley |
Al Ka’ai |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Al Kaai and Friends – Something Old, Something New (Kahanu Records 1015 –out-of-print) |
Also titled Waialae |
| Kamalani O Keaukaha |
Al Ka’ai |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Al Kaai and Friends – Something Old, Something New (Kahanu Records 1015 –out-of-print) |
Played in the keys of G and D. |
| Kuahiwi Slack |
Al Ka’ai |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Al Kaai and Friends – Something Old, Something New (Kahanu Records 1015 –out-of-print) |
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| Little Garden Jamboree |
Al Ka’ai |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Al Kaai and Friends – Something Old, Something New (Kahanu Records 1015 –out-of-print) |
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| Lovely Hula Girl |
Al Ka’ai |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Al Kaai and Friends – Something Old, Something New (Kahanu Records 1015 –out-of-print) |
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| Moani Chimes |
Al Ka’ai |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Al Kaai and Friends – Something Old, Something New (Kahanu Records 1015 –out-of-print) |
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| Three–Four Jam |
Al Ka’ai |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Al Kaai and Friends – Something Old, Something New (Kahanu Records 1015 –out-of-print) |
(includes Waialae) |
| White Wash |
Al Ka’ai |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Al Kaai and Friends – Something Old, Something New (Kahanu Records 1015 –out-of-print) |
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| Punalu`u |
George Kaapana [backing up Tina Kaapana] |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
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Reissued on the anthology album The History of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar – Vintage Hawaiian Treasures Vol. 7 (Hana Ola Records 24000), which has 20 historical tracks by nine Slack Key guitarists. Originally issued on 45–RPM (49th State Records #370 – out-of-print). |
| Aloha Ia No O Maui |
Led Kaapana |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Black Sand (Dancing Cat 38015) |
Tuned down three half steps to sound in the key of E. |
| Black Sand ( |
Led Kaapana |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Black Sand (Dancing Cat 38015) |
aka Portuguese Slack Key) |
| Ninipo Ho`onipo |
Led Kaapana |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Black Sand (Dancing Cat 38015) |
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| Nui Papa |
Led Kaapana |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Black Sand (Dancing Cat 38015) |
Tuned down three half steps to sound in the key of E. |
| Salomila/New `Opihi Moemoe |
Led Kaapana |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Black Sand (Dancing Cat 38015) |
This is a pure Slack Key duet with Led playing Salomila in this tuning and Leonard Kwan simultaneously playing New `Opihi Moemoe on second guitar in the G Wahine Tuning (#G4: D–G–D–F#–B–D). |
| Waiakanaio |
Led Kaapana |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Black Sand (Dancing Cat 38015) |
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| He Aloha No `O Honolulu |
Led Kaapana |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Led Live – Solo (Dancing Cat 38008) |
Tuned down one half step to sound in the key of F# |
| Ku`u Ipo Onaona |
Led Kaapana |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Led Live – Solo (Dancing Cat 38008) |
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| `Opihi Moemoe |
Led Kaapana |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Led Live – Solo (Dancing Cat 38008) |
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| Radio Hula |
Led Kaapana |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Led Live – Solo (Dancing Cat 38008) |
Tuned down one half step to sound in the key of F# |
| Aloha Ia O Waianae |
Led Kaapana |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Lima Wela! (Leahi Records 2001 – reissued on Shaka Records SCD 3003) |
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| Kokee |
Led Kaapana |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Lima Wela! (Leahi Records 2001 – reissued on Shaka Records SCD 3003) |
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| Memphis |
Led Kaapana |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Lima Wela! (Leahi Records 2001 – reissued on Shaka Records SCD 3003) |
Led plays the main Slack Key part in this tuning on acoustic guitar and plays a second guitar part in Standard Tuning (#C33: E–A–D–G–B–E), in the key of G. |
| Opihi Bounce |
Led Kaapana |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Lima Wela! (Leahi Records 2001 – reissued on Shaka Records SCD 3003) |
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| He Aloha No O Honolulu |
Led Kaapana |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Simply Slack Key (Paradise Records 970) |
Led plays the main Slack Key part in this tuning on acoustic guitar and plays a second guitar part in Standard Tuning (#C33: E–A–D–G–B–E), in the key of G on electric guitar. |
| Lei Kikania |
Led Kaapana |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Simply Slack Key (Paradise Records 970) |
Led plays the main Slack Key part in this tuning on acoustic guitar and plays a second guitar part in Standard Tuning (#C33: E–A–D–G–B–E), in the key of G on electric guitar. |
| Aloha Ia No ‘O Maui |
Led Kaapana |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Kiho’alu Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar (Rhythm And Roots Records IT-0307) |
|
| Fish Market Slcak Key |
Led Kaapana |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Kiho’alu Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar (Rhythm And Roots Records IT-0307) |
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| He Aloha No ‘O Honolulu |
Led Kaapana |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Kiho’alu Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar (Rhythm And Roots Records IT-0307) |
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| Kolomona Slack Key |
Led Kaapana |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Kiho’alu Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar (Rhythm And Roots Records IT-0307) |
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| Living On Easy |
Led Kaapana |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Kiho’alu Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar (Rhythm And Roots Records IT-0307) |
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| ‘Opihi Moe Moe |
Led Kaapana |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Kiho’alu Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar (Rhythm And Roots Records IT-0307) |
|
| Pau Hana Slack Key |
Led Kaapana |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Kiho’alu Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar (Rhythm And Roots Records IT-0307) |
capoed to the second fret to sound in the key of A |
| Pau Pilikia |
Led Kaapana |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Kiho’alu Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar (Rhythm And Roots Records IT-0307) |
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| San Antonia Rose |
Led Kaapana |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Kiho’alu Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar (Rhythm And Roots Records IT-0307) |
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| Slack Key Lullaby |
Led Kaapana |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Kiho’alu Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar (Rhythm And Roots Records IT-0307) |
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| Aloha Oa O Waianae |
Led Kaapana |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Grandmaster Slack Key Guitar (Rhythm And Roots Records RR-0309) |
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| Waialae |
Led Kaapana |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Grandmaster Slack Key Guitar (Rhythm And Roots Records RR-0309) |
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| Kaulana Na Pua |
Led Kaapana |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Grandmaster Slack Key Guitar (Rhythm And Roots Records RR-0309) |
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| Hawai’i Aloha |
Led Kaapana |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Grandmaster Slack Key Guitar (Rhythm And Roots Records RR-0309) |
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| Kalua |
Led Kaapana |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Grandmaster Slack Key Guitar (Rhythm And Roots Records RR-0309) |
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| E lili’u E |
Led Kaapana |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
The Legend – (Rhythm And Roots Records RR-0318) |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| Holua |
Led Kaapana |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
The Legend – (Rhythm And Roots Records RR-0318) |
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| Ho’okena |
Led Kaapana |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
The Legend – (Rhythm And Roots Records RR-0318) |
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| Tehere moe |
Led Kaapana |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
The Legend – (Rhythm And Roots Records RR-0318) |
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| Wai O Ke aniani |
Led Kaapana |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
The Legend – (Rhythm And Roots Records RR-0318) |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| E Lili`u E |
Led Kaapana |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Kika Kila Meets Ki Ho`alu [Duet with Bob Brozman on acoustic] (Dancing Cat 38031) |
With Led playing in this tuning, and Bob Brozman on acoustic steel guitar also in the G Major Tuning. |
| Ka Lei E |
Led Kaapana |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Kika Kila Meets Ki Ho`alu [Duet with Bob Brozman on acoustic] (Dancing Cat 38031) |
With Led playing in this tuning, and Bob Brozman on acoustic steel guitar also in the G Major Tuning. |
| Lei `Awapuhi (Yellow Ginger Lei) |
Led Kaapana |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Kika Kila Meets Ki Ho`alu [Duet with Bob Brozman on acoustic] (Dancing Cat 38031) |
With Led playing in this tuning, and Bob Brozman on acoustic steel guitar also in the G Major Tuning. |
| Maika`i No Kaua`i |
Led Kaapana |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Kika Kila Meets Ki Ho`alu [Duet with Bob Brozman on acoustic] (Dancing Cat 38031) |
With Led playing in this tuning, and Bob Brozman on acoustic steel guitar also in the G Major Tuning. |
| Maile Lau Li`ili`i |
Led Kaapana |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Kika Kila Meets Ki Ho`alu [Duet with Bob Brozman on acoustic] (Dancing Cat 38031) |
With Led playing in this tuning, and Bob Brozman on acoustic steel guitar also in the G Major Tuning. |
| Maui Chimes |
Led Kaapana |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Kika Kila Meets Ki Ho`alu [Duet with Bob Brozman on acoustic] (Dancing Cat 38031) |
With Led playing in this tuning, and Bob Brozman on acoustic steel guitar also in the G Major Tuning. |
| Moana Chimes |
Led Kaapana |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Kika Kila Meets Ki Ho`alu [Duet with Bob Brozman on acoustic] (Dancing Cat 38031) |
With Led playing in this tuning, and Bob Brozman on acoustic steel guitar also in the G Major Tuning. |
| Pa`ahana |
Led Kaapana |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Kika Kila Meets Ki Ho`alu [Duet with Bob Brozman on acoustic] (Dancing Cat 38031) |
With Led playing in this tuning, and Bob Brozman on acoustic steel guitar also in the G Major Tuning. |
| Tre Moe |
Led Kaapana |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Kika Kila Meets Ki Ho`alu [Duet with Bob Brozman on acoustic] (Dancing Cat 38031) |
With Led playing in this tuning capoed up 5 frets to the key of C, and Bob Brozman on acoustic steel guitar in the Mainland C Major Tuning (#C3: C–G–C–G–C–E), playing in the keys of C and F. |
| Aloha Ia O Wai`anae |
Led Kaapana |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
In The Saddle [Duet with Bob Brozman] (Dancing Cat 38051) |
With Led playing in this tuning is capoed up 2 frets to sound in the key of A, and Bob Brozman also in this tuning, tuned up two half steps to the key of A. |
| Ami Ami Slack Key |
Led Kaapana |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
In The Saddle [Duet with Bob Brozman] (Dancing Cat 38051) |
With Led playing in this tuning, and Bob Brozman on acoustic steel guitar also in the G Major Tuning. |
| He `Olu La No`u (That’s Just Fine for Me) |
Led Kaapana |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
In The Saddle [Duet with Bob Brozman] (Dancing Cat 38051) |
With Led playing in this tuning, and Bob Brozman on acoustic steel guitar also in the G Major Tuning. |
| Ku`u Ipo Onaona |
Led Kaapana |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
In The Saddle [Duet with Bob Brozman] (Dancing Cat 38051) |
With Led playing in this tuning capoed up five frets to sound in the key of C, and Bob Brozman on acoustic steel guitar also in the G Major Tuning, tuned up five half steps to sound in the key of C. |
| Lei Ohu |
Led Kaapana |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
In The Saddle [Duet with Bob Brozman] (Dancing Cat 38051) |
With Led playing in this tuning, and Bob Brozman on acoustic steel guitar also in the G Major Tuning. |
| No Ke Ano Ahiahi |
Led Kaapana |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
In The Saddle [Duet with Bob Brozman] (Dancing Cat 38051) |
With Led playing in this tuning, tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F, and Bob Brozman on acoustic steel guitar also in G Major Tuning, tuned up five half steps to the key of C and playing in the 5th position in the key of F. |
| Pua Be Still |
Led Kaapana |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
In The Saddle [Duet with Bob Brozman] (Dancing Cat 38051) |
With Led playing in this tuning, and Bob Brozman on acoustic steel guitar also in the G Major Tuning. |
| Medley: Moana Chimes/ My Yellow Ginger Lei/ Radio Hula |
Led Kaapana |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Force of Nature (duet album with 12-string rhythm guitarist Mike Kaawa – Mike plays all songs in the Standard Tuning [E-A-D-G-B-E] on the 12 string guitar accompanying Led Kaapana) |
|
| No Ke Ano Ahiahi |
Led Kaapana |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Force of Nature (duet album with 12-string rhythm guitarist Mike Kaawa – Mike plays all songs in the Standard Tuning [E-A-D-G-B-E] on the 12 string guitar accompanying Led Kaapana) |
in this song Mike Kaawa plays the beginning lead guitar part on the 12 string guitar in the Standard Tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) in the key of G, and later the lead guitar is played by Led Kaapana inthe G Major Tuning (D-G-D-G-B-D) |
| ‘Opihi Moemoe |
Led Kaapana |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Force of Nature (duet album with 12-string rhythm guitarist Mike Kaawa – Mike plays all songs in the Standard Tuning [E-A-D-G-B-E] on the 12 string guitar accompanying Led Kaapana) |
|
| Slack Key Lullaby |
Led Kaapana |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Force of Nature (duet album with 12-string rhythm guitarist Mike Kaawa – Mike plays all songs in the Standard Tuning [E-A-D-G-B-E] on the 12 string guitar accompanying Led Kaapana) |
|
| Slack Key Tuning Demo |
Led Kaapana |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Force of Nature (duet album with 12-string rhythm guitarist Mike Kaawa – Mike plays all songs in the Standard Tuning [E-A-D-G-B-E] on the 12 string guitar accompanying Led Kaapana) |
|
| Kuipo Ona Ona |
Led Kaapana |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Hana Hou [with Hui Ohana] (Lehua Records 7008) |
|
| Black Sand ( |
Led Kaapana |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Na Leo Ka Kani O Punahele [with group I Kona] (Pumehana Records 4908) |
aka Portuguese Slack Key)– This track also appears on the anthology recording Slack Key Giants (Pumehana Records 4916). |
| Nani |
Led Kaapana |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Jus’ Press [with the group I Kona] (Lehai Records 2004) |
|
| Salomila |
Led Kaapana |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Ni`ihau – Hawaii [with the group Hui Ohana] (Pumehana Records 4919) |
With a second guitar played by Led Kaapana, also in this tuning. |
| Hui Ohana |
Led Kaapana |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Hui Ohana – Keko Kolu [with the group Hui Ohana, featuring Tina Kaapana] (Lehua Records 7012) |
Capoed up two frets to sound in the key of A. |
| Radio Hula |
Led Kaapana |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Hui Ohana – Keko Kolu [with the group Hui Ohana, featuring Tina Kaapana] (Lehua Records 7012) |
|
| Moana Chimes |
Led Kaapana |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Nahenahe [with group I Kona] (Kahale Music 2200) |
On acoustic steel guitar tuned up two half steps to sound in the key of A. |
| Slack Key #1 (Aloha Ia No O Maui) |
Led Kaapana |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
I Kona – Ka Lua O Ka Manan`A [with the group I Kona] (Pumehana Records 4922) |
|
| San Antonio Rose |
Led Kaapana |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Hui Ohana Aloha Pumehana [with the group Hui Ohana] (Poki Records 7–9031) |
This track also appears on the anthology recording Slack Key Giants (Pumehana Records 4916). |
| Maui Chimes |
Led Kaapana |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Hui Ohana from Kalapana to Waikiki [with the group Hui Ohana] (Lehua Records 7020) |
Played in the keys of G and D. |
| Ku`u Ipo Onaona |
Led Kaapana |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Waltz Of The Wind (Dancing Cat 38016) |
|
| Les Flammes d’Enfer |
Led Kaapana |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Waltz Of The Wind (Dancing Cat 38016) |
|
| My Yellow Ginger Lei |
Led Kaapana |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Waltz Of The Wind (Dancing Cat 38016) |
|
| `Opihi Moemoe |
Led Kaapana |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Waltz Of The Wind (Dancing Cat 38016) |
|
| Radio Hula |
Led Kaapana |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Waltz Of The Wind (Dancing Cat 38016) |
|
| Silent Night |
Led Kaapana |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Ki Ho`alu Christmas (Dancing Cat 38037) |
|
| Jingle Bells |
Led Kaapana |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Hawaiian Slack Key Christmas (Dancing Cat 38044) |
With Led playing in this tuning, and Bob Brozman on acoustic steel also in the G Major Tuning. |
| Silver Bells |
Led Kaapana |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Hawaiian Slack Key Christmas (Dancing Cat 38044) |
|
| Kolomona Slack Key |
Led Kaapana |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Hui Ohana [with the group Hui Ohana—the 1986 reunion album] (Paradise Records 920) |
|
| Portuguese Slack Key ( |
Led Kaapana |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Pana (Koa Records - KOA 105) |
aka Black Sand) |
| Wai Ulu |
Led Kaapana |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Pana (Koa Records - KOA 105) |
On this song the guitar is capoed up seven frets to sound in the key of D |
| Holau Medley |
Henry Kahalekahi |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
|
(contains the songs Holau/Hoo Ki Paka/E Huli Hoi Mai) –- Tuned up one half step to sound in the key of Ab. Originally issued in 1949 on 78-RPM (49th State Records # 89B– out-of-print) |
| Hookipa Paka-Maunawili Medley |
Henry Kahalekahi |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
|
Tuned up one half step to sound in the key of Ab. Originally issued in 1949 on 78-RPM (49th State Records # HRC 96B – out-of-print) |
| The Strolling Troubadour |
Henry Kahalekahi |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
|
Tuned up one half step to sound in the key of Ab. Originally issued in 1949 on 78-RPM (49th State Records # HRC 134B – out-of-print) |
| Aloha `Oe |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Drenched By Music (Dancing Cat 38038) |
The 12 string guitar is capoed up five frets to sound in the key of C Aloha `Oe, and a second guitar part on nylon string guitar in tuning #D1 (D-A-D-F# -A-D), tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of C. |
| Hanohano Hawai`i |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Drenched By Music (Dancing Cat 38038) |
With George playing in this tuning tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F, with Bob Brozman on acoustic steel guitar also in this tuning, playing in the key of F. |
| Kauanoeanuhea |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Drenched By Music (Dancing Cat 38038) |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| Kaulana Na Pua |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Drenched By Music (Dancing Cat 38038) |
Capoed up two frets to sound in the key of A. |
| Kaulana O Kawaihae |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Drenched By Music (Dancing Cat 38038) |
Tuned down to G. |
| Queen’s Jubilee |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Drenched By Music (Dancing Cat 38038) |
Capoed up four frets to sound in the key of B. |
| E Ho`i I Ka Pili |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Hawaiian Love Songs (Na Mele Ho`Oniponipo Hawai`i) (Dancing Cat 38050) |
|
| Hawaiian War Chant |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Hawaiian Love Songs (Na Mele Ho`Oniponipo Hawai`i) (Dancing Cat 38050) |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| Ke Welina A Kealoha |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Hawaiian Love Songs (Na Mele Ho`Oniponipo Hawai`i) (Dancing Cat 38050) |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| Keiki Mahine |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Hawaiian Love Songs (Na Mele Ho`Oniponipo Hawai`i) (Dancing Cat 38050) |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| Lei Pikake |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Hawaiian Love Songs (Na Mele Ho`Oniponipo Hawai`i) (Dancing Cat 38050) |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| Moko Hulu |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Hawaiian Love Songs (Na Mele Ho`Oniponipo Hawai`i) (Dancing Cat 38050) |
With George playing one guitar in this tuning capoed up seven frets to sound in the key of D, and playing a second guitar part in C Wahine Tuning (#C5: C–G–D–G–B–D). |
| Moloka`i Slide |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Hawaiian Love Songs (Na Mele Ho`Oniponipo Hawai`i) (Dancing Cat 38050) |
With George playing in this tuning tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F, and Bob Brozman on acoustic steel guitar also in this tuning, tuned to G, and playing in the key of F. |
| Nakalele |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Hawaiian Love Songs (Na Mele Ho`Oniponipo Hawai`i) (Dancing Cat 38050) |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| Nu `Oli |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Hawaiian Love Songs (Na Mele Ho`Oniponipo Hawai`i) (Dancing Cat 38050) |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| The Queen’s Prayer |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Hawaiian Love Songs (Na Mele Ho`Oniponipo Hawai`i) (Dancing Cat 38050) |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| He Mele No La Lio |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Paniolo Slack Key – Songs of the Hawaiian Cowboy (Kealia Farms Records FKRC 1017) |
played in the keys of G and E minor, and tuned down two half steps to sound in the keys of F and D minor. |
| Ka ‘Opae |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Paniolo Slack Key – Songs of the Hawaiian Cowboy (Kealia Farms Records FKRC 1017) |
tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| Kilalkila Na Roughrider |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Paniolo Slack Key – Songs of the Hawaiian Cowboy (Kealia Farms Records FKRC 1017) |
tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| Kilakila ‘O Haleakala |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Paniolo Slack Key – Songs of the Hawaiian Cowboy (Kealia Farms Records FKRC 1017) |
tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| Kona Kai Opua |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Paniolo Slack Key – Songs of the Hawaiian Cowboy (Kealia Farms Records FKRC 1017) |
tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| Kupa Landing |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Paniolo Slack Key – Songs of the Hawaiian Cowboy (Kealia Farms Records FKRC 1017) |
played in the key of D |
| Ku’u Hoa Hololio |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Paniolo Slack Key – Songs of the Hawaiian Cowboy (Kealia Farms Records FKRC 1017) |
tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| Ku’u Pete |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Paniolo Slack Key – Songs of the Hawaiian Cowboy (Kealia Farms Records FKRC 1017) |
capoed up five frets to sound in the key of C. |
| Maika’i Kamakani ‘O Kohala |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Paniolo Slack Key – Songs of the Hawaiian Cowboy (Kealia Farms Records FKRC 1017) |
tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| Moani Ke’ala |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Paniolo Slack Key – Songs of the Hawaiian Cowboy (Kealia Farms Records FKRC 1017) |
tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| Pu’uanahulu |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Paniolo Slack Key – Songs of the Hawaiian Cowboy (Kealia Farms Records FKRC 1017) |
|
| Ulupalakua |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Paniolo Slack Key – Songs of the Hawaiian Cowboy (Kealia Farms Records FKRC 1017) |
|
| Waialae |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Paniolo Slack Key – Songs of the Hawaiian Cowboy (Kealia Farms Records FKRC 1017) |
played in the keys of D and G, and tuned down two half steps to sound in the keys of C and F. |
| He Mele Kapa Na Ke’aka |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Kahomoku – Priest of the Land (Kealia Farms Records FKRC 1019) |
|
| Ho’oipa Kamaha’o |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Kahomoku – Priest of the Land (Kealia Farms Records FKRC 1019) |
capoed up 3 frets to sound in the key of B flat. |
| Honokohau |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Kahomoku – Priest of the Land (Kealia Farms Records FKRC 1019) |
tuned down three half steps to sound in the key of E. |
| Ka La Kawika Malo |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Kahomoku – Priest of the Land (Kealia Farms Records FKRC 1019) |
|
| Kahalewai |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Kahomoku – Priest of the Land (Kealia Farms Records FKRC 1019) |
|
| Lilia Nanea |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Kahomoku – Priest of the Land (Kealia Farms Records FKRC 1019) |
tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| Mohala |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Kahomoku – Priest of the Land (Kealia Farms Records FKRC 1019) |
tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| Mohala |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Kahomoku – Priest of the Land (Kealia Farms Records FKRC 1019) |
(instrumental) - tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| Na ‘Ona O Ka Aina |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Kahomoku – Priest of the Land (Kealia Farms Records FKRC 1019) |
|
| Aloha Kalkimaka |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Kahomoku – Maui Slack Key Christmas (Kealia Farms Records FKRC 1018) |
tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| Christmas Eve at Keawila’i |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Kahomoku – Maui Slack Key Christmas (Kealia Farms Records FKRC 1018) |
tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F, and played in the keys of D and B minor, sounding in the keys of C and A minor. |
| December is the Season |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Kahomoku – Maui Slack Key Christmas (Kealia Farms Records FKRC 1018) |
tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F, and played in the keys of G and E minor, sounding in the keys of F and D minor. |
| Kaukini Christmas |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Kahomoku – Maui Slack Key Christmas (Kealia Farms Records FKRC 1018) |
tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| Keiki Kane Ho’okani Pahu (Little Drummer Boy) |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Kahomoku – Maui Slack Key Christmas (Kealia Farms Records FKRC 1018) |
tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F, and played in the keys of D and B minor, sounding in the meys of C and A minor. |
| Feliz Navidad |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Kahomoku – Maui Slack Key Christmas (Kealia Farms Records FKRC 1018) |
tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| Mele Kalikimaka Ia’Oe |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Kahomoku – Maui Slack Key Christmas (Kealia Farms Records FKRC 1018) |
tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| ‘O ‘Oe ‘Io |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Kahomoku – Maui Slack Key Christmas (Kealia Farms Records FKRC 1018) |
tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F, and played in the key of D, sounding in the key of C. |
| On Maui This Christmas Day |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Kahomoku – Maui Slack Key Christmas (Kealia Farms Records FKRC 1018) |
tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F, and played in the key of D, therefore in the key of C. |
| Po Lai E (Silent Night) |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Kahomoku – Maui Slack Key Christmas (Kealia Farms Records FKRC 1018) |
played in the keys of C and G |
| Ua Mau (Hosana) |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Kahomoku – Maui Slack Key Christmas (Kealia Farms Records FKRC 1018) |
tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F, and played in the key of D, sounding in the key of C. |
| 36 Mile Marker |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Wao Akua – The Forest of the Gods - (Daniel Ho Creations DHC 80087) |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| Pauoa Like Ka Lehua |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Wao Akua – The Forest of the Gods - (Daniel Ho Creations DHC 80087) |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| Pupu A’o ‘Ewa |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Wao Akua – The Forest of the Gods - (Daniel Ho Creations DHC 80087) |
|
| Nanea Ko Maka Le’ale’a |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Wao Akua – The Forest of the Gods - (Daniel Ho Creations DHC 80087) |
Capoed up 5 frets to sound in the key of C. |
| Kahakuloa |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Wao Akua – The Forest of the Gods - (Daniel Ho Creations DHC 80087) |
|
| No Ke Ano Ahiahi |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Wao Akua – The Forest of the Gods - (Daniel Ho Creations DHC 80087) |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| Ka Lae ‘O Ka’ena |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Wao Akua – The Forest of the Gods - (Daniel Ho Creations DHC 80087) |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| Aia La ‘O Pele |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Wao Akua – The Forest of the Gods - (Daniel Ho Creations DHC 80087) |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| Pauahi ‘O Kalani |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Wao Akua – The Forest of the Gods - (Daniel Ho Creations DHC 80087) |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| Maluhia Ame Lokahi |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Wao Akua – The Forest of the Gods - (Daniel Ho Creations DHC 80087) |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| Ka’inapu Lio Li’i Li’i |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Wao Akua – The Forest of the Gods - (Daniel Ho Creations DHC 80087) |
Played in the keys of D and G uned down two half steps to sound in the keys of C and F. |
| Moanike’ala |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Wao Akua – The Forest of the Gods - (Daniel Ho Creations DHC 80087) |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| Ha’uha’u E |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Wao Akua – The Forest of the Gods - (Daniel Ho Creations DHC 80087) |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| Na Ali’i |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Wao Akua – The Forest of the Gods - (Daniel Ho Creations DHC 80087) |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| Makalapua |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Wao Akua – The Forest of the Gods - (Daniel Ho Creations DHC 80087) |
Played in the key of D, and tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of C. |
| Waikamoi |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Wao Akua – The Forest of the Gods - (Daniel Ho Creations DHC 80087) |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| Kukae Nene |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Wao Akua – The Forest of the Gods - (Daniel Ho Creations DHC 80087) |
Capoed up 3 frets to sound in the key of B Flat. |
| Ka Lama ‘Ae One |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Wao Akua – The Forest of the Gods - (Daniel Ho Creations DHC 80087) |
Capoed up 3 frets to sound in the key of B Flat. |
| Hilo One |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Wao Akua – The Forest of the Gods - (Daniel Ho Creations DHC 80087) |
Played in the keys of D and G, and tuned down two half steps to sound in the keys of C and F. |
| A Kona Hema ‘O Ka Lani |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Wao Akua – The Forest of the Gods - (Daniel Ho Creations DHC 80087) |
Capoed up 3 frets to sound in the key of B Flat. |
| Punalau |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Wao Akua – The Forest of the Gods - (Daniel Ho Creations DHC 80087) |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| Kapalili Lau Niu |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Wao Akua – The Forest of the Gods - (Daniel Ho Creations DHC 80087) |
Capoed up 3 frets to sound in the key of B Flat. |
| Alo Hihia |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Wao Akua – The Forest of the Gods - (Daniel Ho Creations DHC 80087) |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| Kaua i ka Huahua’i |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Wao Akua – The Forest of the Gods - (Daniel Ho Creations DHC 80087) |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| Aloha ‘Oe |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Footprints in the Poi – George Kahumoku Jr. Live !! (Kealia Farms Record Company FKRC 1011) |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| Ama Ama |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Footprints in the Poi – George Kahumoku Jr. Live !! (Kealia Farms Record Company FKRC 1011) |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| Hanohano Hawai’i/ Sweet Lei Lehua |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Footprints in the Poi – George Kahumoku Jr. Live !! (Kealia Farms Record Company FKRC 1011) |
Tuned down four half steps to sound in the key of E Flat. |
| Hawaiian War Chant |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Footprints in the Poi – George Kahumoku Jr. Live !! (Kealia Farms Record Company FKRC 1011) |
Tuned down four half steps to sound in the key of E Flat.. |
| Kawalewai |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Footprints in the Poi – George Kahumoku Jr. Live !! (Kealia Farms Record Company FKRC 1011) |
Fingered in the keys of G and C - tuned down two half steps, therefore sounding in the keys of F and B Flat. |
| Lokimaika’i (Amazing Grace) |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Footprints in the Poi – George Kahumoku Jr. Live !! (Kealia Farms Record Company FKRC 1011) |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| Mauna Kea Mosquito |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Footprints in the Poi – George Kahumoku Jr. Live !! (Kealia Farms Record Company FKRC 1011) |
Tuned down four half steps to sound in the key of E Flat. |
| Moani Ke’ala |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Footprints in the Poi – George Kahumoku Jr. Live !! (Kealia Farms Record Company FKRC 1011) |
Tuned down four half steps to sound in the key of E Flat. |
| 36 Mile Marker |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Seeds of Aloha Soundtrack (Kealia Farms Records) |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| Aloha ‘Oe |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Seeds of Aloha Soundtrack (Kealia Farms Records) |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| Dad’s Slack Key |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Seeds of Aloha Soundtrack (Kealia Farms Records) |
(with Moses Kahumoku on second guitar) – Both guitars are tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| December at Mauna Kea |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Seeds of Aloha Soundtrack (Kealia Farms Records) |
(with Moses Kahumoku on second guitar) – Both guitars are tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| Green Flash |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Seeds of Aloha Soundtrack (Kealia Farms Records) |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| Hale O Ho’oponopono |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Seeds of Aloha Soundtrack (Kealia Farms Records) |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| Hale ‘Olu |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Seeds of Aloha Soundtrack (Kealia Farms Records) |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| Hawai’i Aloha |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Seeds of Aloha Soundtrack (Kealia Farms Records) |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| Ho’okupu |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Seeds of Aloha Soundtrack (Kealia Farms Records) |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| Kealia |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Seeds of Aloha Soundtrack (Kealia Farms Records) |
|
| Mauna Kea Mosquito |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Seeds of Aloha Soundtrack (Kealia Farms Records) |
(with Moses Kahumoku on second guitar) – Both guitars are tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| Muliwai |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Seeds of Aloha Soundtrack (Kealia Farms Records) |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| Ku’u Aina Aloha O Lahakuloa |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Seeds of Aloha Soundtrack (Kealia Farms Records) |
Playing in the key of D, and tuned down three half steps to sound in the key of E. |
| Ulu Niu Ke`eke`e (The Crooked Coconut Tree) |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Hawaian Slack Key Guitar Masters Collection, Vol. 2 (Dancing Cat 38046) |
With George playing one guitar capoed up two frets to sound in the key of A, and playing a second guitar part in C Wahine Tuning (#C5: C–G–D–G–B–D), tuned down 3 half steps to sound in the key of A. |
| Little Drummer Boy |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Ki Ho`alu Christmas (Dancing Cat 38037) |
|
| Holy! Holy! Holy! |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Hawaiian Slack Key Christmas (Dancing Cat 38044) |
|
| Ho`oipo Kamaho |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Troubled Paradise – traditional music from Hawai’i (Flying Fish Records 70607) –Soundtrack album from the documentary |
Capoed up two frets to sound in the key of A. |
| Kai Malino |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Troubled Paradise – traditional music from Hawai’i (Flying Fish Records 70607) –Soundtrack album from the documentary |
Capoed up two frets to sound in the key of A. |
| Kealia |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Troubled Paradise – traditional music from Hawai’i (Flying Fish Records 70607) –Soundtrack album from the documentary |
Tuned down three half steps to sound in the key of E. |
| Kona |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Troubled Paradise – traditional music from Hawai’i (Flying Fish Records 70607) –Soundtrack album from the documentary |
Capoed up two frets to sound in the key of A. |
| Na`ono O Ka`ina |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Troubled Paradise – traditional music from Hawai’i (Flying Fish Records 70607) –Soundtrack album from the documentary |
Capoed up two frets to sound in the key of A. |
| Ka Uluwehi O Ke Kai |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Hi`i Poi I Ka `Aina Aloha (Cherish the Beloved Land) [backing up Aunty Edith Kanaka`ole] (Hula Records HS-568) |
(The Plants of the Sea) |
| Pua Melie |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Hi`i Poi I Ka `Aina Aloha (Cherish the Beloved Land) [backing up Aunty Edith Kanaka`ole] (Hula Records HS-568) |
(Plumeris Flower) |
| Nani Ke Kelie |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Hi`i Poi I Ka `Aina Aloha (Cherish the Beloved Land) [backing up Aunty Edith Kanaka`ole] (Hula Records HS-568) |
(Beautiful is the Gardenia)/ Makapula |
| Na Puna Na Ke Kupuna |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Hi`i Poi I Ka `Aina Aloha (Cherish the Beloved Land) [backing up Aunty Edith Kanaka`ole] (Hula Records HS-568) |
(A Favorite of Grandpa) –on this song the guitar is caped up 5 frets to sound in the ley of C |
| Kai Malino |
George Kahumoku, Sr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
|
The Peaceful Sea [album by the Kahumoku Brothers] (Hula Records 577) ---this track is also on the album Seeds of Aloha Soundtrack (Kealia Farms Records) |
| Muliwai |
George Kahumoku, Sr. |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
|
Solo guitar and vocal track by George Kahumoku, Sr. |
| Hawai`i Aloha |
Moses Kahumoku |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Ho`okupu – The Gift (Dancing Cat 38023) |
Tuned down one half step to sound in the key of F#. |
| Ka`aha Point |
Moses Kahumoku |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Ho`okupu – The Gift (Dancing Cat 38023) |
Tuned down about 2 half steps to sound between the keys of F and F#. |
| Kaula `Ili |
Moses Kahumoku |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Ho`okupu – The Gift (Dancing Cat 38023) |
Tuned down about 2 half steps to sound between the keys of F and F#, and fingered in the keys of G and C (sounding in between the keys of F and F#, and in between the keys of Bb and B respectively. |
| Kona Kai `Opua |
Moses Kahumoku |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Ho`okupu – The Gift (Dancing Cat 38023) |
Tuned down about 2 half steps to sound between the keys of F and F#. |
| Laupahoehoe |
Moses Kahumoku |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Ho`okupu – The Gift (Dancing Cat 38023) |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| Le`ale`a Lihau |
Moses Kahumoku |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Ho`okupu – The Gift (Dancing Cat 38023) |
Tuned down one half step to sound in the key of F#. |
| Lei Ka`ahumanu |
Moses Kahumoku |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Ho`okupu – The Gift (Dancing Cat 38023) |
Tuned down about 2 half steps to sound between the keys of F and F#. |
| Moke’s Bounce #1 |
Moses Kahumoku |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Ho`okupu – The Gift (Dancing Cat 38023) |
Tuned down about 2 half steps to sound between the keys of F and F#. |
| Pane Mai |
Moses Kahumoku |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Ho`okupu – The Gift (Dancing Cat 38023) |
Tuned down one half step to sound in the key of F#. |
| Paniolo |
Moses Kahumoku |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Ho`okupu – The Gift (Dancing Cat 38023) |
|
| Pauahi `O Kalani |
Moses Kahumoku |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Ho`okupu – The Gift (Dancing Cat 38023) |
Tuned down about 2 half steps to sound between the keys of F and F#. |
| Pohakuloa |
Moses Kahumoku |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Ho`okupu – The Gift (Dancing Cat 38023) |
Tuned down one half step to sound in the key of F# |
| Ua (Rain) |
Moses Kahumoku |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Ho`okupu – The Gift (Dancing Cat 38023) |
Tuned down about 2 half steps to sound between the keys of F and F#.. |
| U`i Lani |
Moses Kahumoku |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Ho`okupu – The Gift (Dancing Cat 38023) |
Tuned down about 2 half steps to sound between the keys of F and F#. |
| Christmas Carol Waltz |
Moses Kahumoku |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Ki Ho`alu Christmas (Dancing Cat 38037) |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| Joy to the World |
Moses Kahumoku |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Hawaiian Slack Key Christmas (Dancing Cat 38044) |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| Hawaii Aloha |
Moses Kahumoku |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Hawaiian Slack Key (the Red Cassette) –Private issue |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F |
| Kalahiki |
Moses Kahumoku |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Hawaiian Slack Key (the Red Cassette) –Private issue |
Tuned down one half step to sound in the key of F# |
| Kipuka |
Moses Kahumoku |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Hawaiian Slack Key (the Red Cassette) –Private issue |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F |
| Kumakahi |
Moses Kahumoku |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Hawaiian Slack Key (the Red Cassette) –Private issue |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F#. |
| Lake Waiau |
Moses Kahumoku |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Hawaiian Slack Key (the Red Cassette) –Private issue |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F |
| Pohakaumanaka |
Moses Kahumoku |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Hawaiian Slack Key (the Red Cassette) –Private issue |
Capoed up four frets to sound in the key of B. |
| Puhakuloa |
Moses Kahumoku |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Hawaiian Slack Key (the Red Cassette) –Private issue |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F |
| He Pumehana I Ku`u Poli |
The Kahumoku Brothers (George and Moses Kahumoku) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Kai Malino – The Peaceful Sea (Hula Records 577) – George plays the12-string guitar, and Moses plays the nylon string guitar. |
Both guitars tuned down three half steps to sound in the key of E |
| Ho`okupu Kama Pua`a |
The Kahumoku Brothers (George and Moses Kahumoku) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Kai Malino – The Peaceful Sea (Hula Records 577) – George plays the12-string guitar, and Moses plays the nylon string guitar. |
Both guitars tuned down one half step to sound in the key of F#. |
| Ke Welina A Ke Aloha |
The Kahumoku Brothers (George and Moses Kahumoku) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Kai Malino – The Peaceful Sea (Hula Records 577) – George plays the12-string guitar, and Moses plays the nylon string guitar. |
Both guitars tuned down one half step to sound in the key of F#. |
| Lapa Lapa |
The Kahumoku Brothers (George and Moses Kahumoku) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Kai Malino – The Peaceful Sea (Hula Records 577) – George plays the12-string guitar, and Moses plays the nylon string guitar. |
Both guitars tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| Mohala |
The Kahumoku Brothers (George and Moses Kahumoku) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Kai Malino – The Peaceful Sea (Hula Records 577) – George plays the12-string guitar, and Moses plays the nylon string guitar. |
George and Moses are both capoed up to the 5th fret to sound in the key of C, and a third guitar in the background is in C Wahine Tuning # C-5 (C-G-D-G-B-D) |
| You Are |
The Kahumoku Brothers (George and Moses Kahumoku) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Kai Malino – The Peaceful Sea (Hula Records 577) – George plays the12-string guitar, and Moses plays the nylon string guitar. |
Both guitars tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| Uku |
The Kahumoku Brothers (George and Moses Kahumoku) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Kai Malino – The Peaceful Sea (Hula Records 577) – George plays the12-string guitar, and Moses plays the nylon string guitar. |
Both guitars tuned down three half steps to sound in the key of E. |
| Dad’s Slack Key |
The Kahumoku Brothers (George and Moses Kahumoku) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Sweet and Sassy (The Kahumoku Brothers Records 1005) – George plays the 12-string guitar, and Moses plays the nylon string guitar. |
Both guitars tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| December at Mauna Kea |
The Kahumoku Brothers (George and Moses Kahumoku) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Sweet and Sassy (The Kahumoku Brothers Records 1005) – George plays the 12-string guitar, and Moses plays the nylon string guitar. |
Both guitars tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| Hilo March/Maui Chimes |
The Kahumoku Brothers (George and Moses Kahumoku) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Sweet and Sassy (The Kahumoku Brothers Records 1005) – George plays the 12-string guitar, and Moses plays the nylon string guitar. |
Both guitars tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| Kaula `Ili |
The Kahumoku Brothers (George and Moses Kahumoku) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Sweet and Sassy (The Kahumoku Brothers Records 1005) – George plays the 12-string guitar, and Moses plays the nylon string guitar. |
Both guitars tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| Pua Lilia |
The Kahumoku Brothers (George and Moses Kahumoku) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Sweet and Sassy (The Kahumoku Brothers Records 1005) – George plays the 12-string guitar, and Moses plays the nylon string guitar. |
Both guitars tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| Spanish Song |
The Kahumoku Brothers (George and Moses Kahumoku) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Sweet and Sassy (The Kahumoku Brothers Records 1005) – George plays the 12-string guitar, and Moses plays the nylon string guitar. |
Both guitars tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| Tennis Elbow Swing |
The Kahumoku Brothers (George and Moses Kahumoku) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Sweet and Sassy (The Kahumoku Brothers Records 1005) – George plays the 12-string guitar, and Moses plays the nylon string guitar. |
Both guitars tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| Keaila |
The Kahumoku Brothers (George and Moses Kahumoku) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
More Than Words Can Say (The Kahumoku Brothers Records 1003 – out-of-print) – George plays the 12-string guitar, and Moses plays the nylon string guitar. |
Both guitars tuned down one half step to sound in the key of F#. |
| Kowali |
The Kahumoku Brothers (George and Moses Kahumoku) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Kauna (Poki Records 9030) |
Tuned up one half step to sound in the key of Ab - played in the keys of C and G, therefore sounding in the keys of Db and Ab - this track also appears on the anthology recording Slack Key Giants (Pumehana Records 4916). |
| Keoki’s Mele |
George Kainoa |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Hawaii’s Merry Monarch – Kalakaua [anthology album] (Waikiki Records 338 – out-of-print) |
|
| Apapane |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Pua`ena (Glow Brightly) (Dancing Cat 38036) |
Tuned down three half steps to sound in the key of E. |
| Lei Kupukupu |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Pua`ena (Glow Brightly) (Dancing Cat 38036) |
|
| Promises |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Pua`ena (Glow Brightly) (Dancing Cat 38036) |
Tuned down four half steps to sound in the key of Eb. |
| Sweet By and By |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Pua`ena (Glow Brightly) (Dancing Cat 38036) |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| Wahine `Ilikea |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Pua`ena (Glow Brightly) (Dancing Cat 38036) |
|
| He `Ai No Kalani |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
`Ohana (Family) (Dancing Cat 38043) |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| Ka `Opae |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
`Ohana (Family) (Dancing Cat 38043) |
Tuned down three half steps to sound in the key of E. |
| No Ke Aha |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
`Ohana (Family) (Dancing Cat 38043) |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| Dream Lady |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
The Gift of Music – From Father to Son (Dennis Kamakahi Productions DKPCD 70012) |
|
| Punalu`u Nani |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Eddie Kamae Presents the Sons of Hawaii, Ho`omau [with up The Sons of Hawaii] (Hawaii Sons Records 5005) |
|
| Sweet By and By |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Eddie Kamae Presents the Sons of Hawaii, Ho`omau [with up The Sons of Hawaii] (Hawaii Sons Records 5005) |
|
| Waipi`i |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Eddie Kamae Presents the Sons of Hawaii, Ho`omau [with up The Sons of Hawaii] (Hawaii Sons Records 5005) |
|
| Waipio Valley Song |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Eddie Kamae Presents the Sons of Hawaii [with up The Sons of Hawaii] (Hawaii Sons Records 1001) |
Tuned down five half steps to sound in the key of D. |
| Keiki Mahine |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Eddie Kamae Presents the Sons of Hawaii [with up The Sons of Hawaii] (Hawaii Sons Records 2002) |
Tuned down five half steps to sound in the key of D. |
| Wahine Ili Kea |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Eddie Kamae Presents the Sons of Hawaii [with up The Sons of Hawaii] (Hawaii Sons Records 2002) |
|
| Wai Pahe`e |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Eddie Kamae Presents the Sons of Hawaii [with up The Sons of Hawaii] (Hawaii Sons Records 2002) |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. --[Wai Pahe`e and Wahine Ili Kea – Also appear on Eddie Kamae Presents Sons of Hawaii Volume 1 (Hawaii Sons 7007)] |
| Only You |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Eddie Kamae Presents the Sons of Hawaii – Pua Hone (Honey Flower) [with up The Sons of Hawaii] (Hawaii Sons Records 1003 [or 3003]) |
|
| Christmas Long Ago |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Christmas Time with Eddie Kamae and the Sons of Hawaii [with up The Sons of Hawaii] (Hula Records 4004) |
|
| I Love Christmas |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Christmas Time with Eddie Kamae and the Sons of Hawaii [with up The Sons of Hawaii] (Hula Records 4004) |
Tuned down a half step to sound in the key of F#. |
| Pa`ahana |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Hui Aloha [as part of the band Hui Aloha, with Slack Key guitarist George Kuo, bassist Martin Pahinui and Dennis’ son, ukelele player David Kamakahi] (Dancing Cat 38053) |
With Dennis playing in this tuning, capoed up two frets to the key of A, and George Kuo also in this tuning capoed up two frets to the key of A. |
| Wai O Minehaha |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Hui Aloha [as part of the band Hui Aloha, with Slack Key guitarist George Kuo, bassist Martin Pahinui and Dennis’ son, ukelele player David Kamakahi] (Dancing Cat 38053) |
With Dennis and George Kuo both playing in this tuning. |
| Waipi`i |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Hui Aloha [as part of the band Hui Aloha, with Slack Key guitarist George Kuo, bassist Martin Pahinui and Dennis’ son, ukelele player David Kamakahi] (Dancing Cat 38053) |
With Dennis and George Kuo both playing in this tuning. |
| Whee Ha Swing |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Hui Aloha [as part of the band Hui Aloha, with Slack Key guitarist George Kuo, bassist Martin Pahinui and Dennis’ son, ukelele player David Kamakahi] (Dancing Cat 38053) |
With Dennis playing in this tuning, and George Kuo on double-neck guitar with the 6 string neck in G Wahine Tuning (#G4: D–G–D–F#–B–D) and the 12 string neck in C Mauna Loa Tuning. |
| 5 Song Medley: Kealoha/Papakolea/ E Huli Huli Ho`i Mai/Mauna Loa/Pua Makahala/Kealoha |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Punahele (Dancing Cat 38001) |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| Hawai`i Aloha |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Punahele (Dancing Cat 38001) |
Tuned down three half steps to sound in the key of E. |
| Hula O Makee |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Punahele (Dancing Cat 38001) |
Tuned down one half step to sound in the key of F#. |
| Mai `Ae I Ka Hewa |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Punahele (Dancing Cat 38001) |
Tuned down one half step to sound in the key of F#. |
| Morning Dew |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Punahele (Dancing Cat 38001) |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| Nanea Kou Maka I Ka Le’ale’a |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Punahele (Dancing Cat 38001) |
Tuned down one half step to sound in the key of F#. |
| Pauoa Liko Ka Lehua |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Punahele (Dancing Cat 38001) |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| Pua Sadinia |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Punahele (Dancing Cat 38001) |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| Ua Noho Au A Kupa |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Punahele (Dancing Cat 38001) |
Tuned down one half step to sound in the key of F#. |
| Wai`anae Slack Key Hula |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Punahele (Dancing Cat 38001) |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| Aloha Ka Manini |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Wa`ahila (Dancing Cat 38002) |
Tuned down three half steps to sound in the key of E. |
| Hilo E |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Wa`ahila (Dancing Cat 38002) |
Tuned down three half steps to sound in the key of E. |
| Honolulu Harbor |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Wa`ahila (Dancing Cat 38002) |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| I Ka Po Me Ke Ao |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Wa`ahila (Dancing Cat 38002) |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| Keiki Slack Key |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Wa`ahila (Dancing Cat 38002) |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| Na Hoa He`e Nalu |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Wa`ahila (Dancing Cat 38002) |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| Lei Nani |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Wa`ahila (Dancing Cat 38002) |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| ‘Ulupalakua |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Wa`ahila (Dancing Cat 38002) |
Tuned down one half step to sound in the key of F#. |
| Wai O Ke Aniani |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Wa`ahila (Dancing Cat 38002) |
Tuned down one half step to sound in the key of F#. |
| Keiki Slack Key |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Nanakuli’s Raymond Kane (Tradewinds Records 1130 - reissued on CD on Hana Ola Records [HOCD 52000], with the title THE LEGENDARY RAY KANE –OLD STYLE SLACK KEY – THE COMPLETE EARLY RECORDINGS) |
|
| Maui Chimes |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Nanakuli’s Raymond Kane (Tradewinds Records 1130 - reissued on CD on Hana Ola Records [HOCD 52000], with the title THE LEGENDARY RAY KANE –OLD STYLE SLACK KEY – THE COMPLETE EARLY RECORDINGS) |
Played in the keys of G and D. |
| Nahoa He`enalu |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Nanakuli’s Raymond Kane (Tradewinds Records 1130 - reissued on CD on Hana Ola Records [HOCD 52000], with the title THE LEGENDARY RAY KANE –OLD STYLE SLACK KEY – THE COMPLETE EARLY RECORDINGS) |
Played in the keys of C and G. |
| `Ulupalakua |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Nanakuli’s Raymond Kane (Tradewinds Records 1130 - reissued on CD on Hana Ola Records [HOCD 52000], with the title THE LEGENDARY RAY KANE –OLD STYLE SLACK KEY – THE COMPLETE EARLY RECORDINGS) |
|
| Wai O Ke Aniani |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Nanakuli’s Raymond Kane (Tradewinds Records 1130 - reissued on CD on Hana Ola Records [HOCD 52000], with the title THE LEGENDARY RAY KANE –OLD STYLE SLACK KEY – THE COMPLETE EARLY RECORDINGS) |
|
| Auwe |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Slack Key [with the black and white cover, which also has tracks by Slack Key guitarist Leonard Kwan] (Tradewinds Records 106) – these tracks are reissued reissued on CD on Hana Ola Records [HOCD 52000], with the title THE LEGENDARY RAY KANE –OLD STYLE SLACK KEY – THE COMPLETE EARLY RECORDINGS) |
(this song is actually Meleana E) – Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| Meleana E |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Slack Key [with the black and white cover, which also has tracks by Slack Key guitarist Leonard Kwan] (Tradewinds Records 106) – these tracks are reissued reissued on CD on Hana Ola Records [HOCD 52000], with the title THE LEGENDARY RAY KANE –OLD STYLE SLACK KEY – THE COMPLETE EARLY RECORDINGS) |
(this song is actually Auwe) – Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| Willy’s Tune |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Slack Key [with the black and white cover, which also has tracks by Slack Key guitarist Leonard Kwan] (Tradewinds Records 106) – these tracks are reissued reissued on CD on Hana Ola Records [HOCD 52000], with the title THE LEGENDARY RAY KANE –OLD STYLE SLACK KEY – THE COMPLETE EARLY RECORDINGS) |
Tuned down three half steps to sound in the key of E, and played in the keys of C and G, therefore sounding in the keys of A and E - [Auwe, Willy’s Tune and Meleana E also appear on the anthology album Party Songs Hawaiian Style, Volume 2 (Tradewinds Records 104)] |
| Hawaiian Reverie |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Party Songs Hawaiian Style, Volume 2 [anthology album] (Tradewinds Records 104) – these tracks are reissued on CD on Hana Ola Records [HOCD 52000], with the title THE LEGENDARY RAY KANE –OLD STYLE SLACK KEY – THE COMPLETE EARLY RECORDINGS) |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| Moana Chimes |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Party Songs Hawaiian Style, Volume 2 [anthology album] (Tradewinds Records 104) – these tracks are reissued on CD on Hana Ola Records [HOCD 52000], with the title THE LEGENDARY RAY KANE –OLD STYLE SLACK KEY – THE COMPLETE EARLY RECORDINGS) |
Tuned down three half steps to sound in the key of E. |
| Opihi Moemoe #2 |
Abe Keala (with Da Blahlas) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Da Blahlas – Ka Lua O Ka Manawa (Pumehana Records 4907 – out-of-print) |
|
| Triple Decker |
Abe Keala and Kuulei Ahuna (with Da Blahlas) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Mirrors Of My Mind (Pumehana Records 4910) |
|
| Akaka Falls |
John Keawe |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Ahuele (Homestead Productions 1002 |
Played in the key of D |
| Kamakani O Kohala – Lovely is Kohala |
John Keawe |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Ahuele (Homestead Productions 1002 |
|
| Sea Breeze (Pua Mana) |
John Keawe |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Ahuele (Homestead Productions 1002 |
|
| Vaqueros |
John Keawe |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Ahuele (Homestead Productions 1002 |
|
| Hawaiian Wedding Song (Ke Kali Ne Au) |
John Keawe |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Ahuele (Homestead Productions 1002 |
|
| Old Timer’s Hula |
John Keawe |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Ahuele (Homestead Productions 1002 |
|
| Leslie’s Lullaby |
John Keawe |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Ahuele (Homestead Productions 1002 |
|
| Red Sails in the Sunset |
John Keawe |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Ahuele (Homestead Productions 1002 |
|
| Vaya Con Dios |
John Keawe |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Ahuele (Homestead Productions 1002 |
|
| Beyond the Reef |
John Keawe |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Ho`onanea (Homestead Productions 1001) |
Played in the key of C. |
| Blue Hawai`i |
John Keawe |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Ho`onanea (Homestead Productions 1001) |
Played in the key of C. |
| Hale Ipukukui |
John Keawe |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Ho`onanea (Homestead Productions 1001) |
Played in the key of C. |
| Kaulana Na Pua |
John Keawe |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Ho`onanea (Homestead Productions 1001) |
|
| Keiki Slack Key |
John Keawe |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Ho`onanea (Homestead Productions 1001) |
|
| Kimo Hula |
John Keawe |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Ho`onanea (Homestead Productions 1001) |
Played in the keys of C and G. |
| Ku`u Lei Awapuhi |
John Keawe |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Ho`onanea (Homestead Productions 1001) |
|
| Mama’s Music Box |
John Keawe |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Ho`onanea (Homestead Productions 1001) |
|
| Noho Au A Kupa |
John Keawe |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Ho`onanea (Homestead Productions 1001) |
Played in the keys of C and G. |
| Puff the Magic Dragon |
John Keawe |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Ho`onanea (Homestead Productions 1001) |
Capoed up two frets to sound in the key of A. |
| Yellow Bird |
John Keawe |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Ho`onanea (Homestead Productions 1001) |
Played in the key of D. |
| Yellow Ginger Lei |
John Keawe |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Ho`onanea (Homestead Productions 1001) |
|
| Amazing Grace/ The Queen’s Prayer |
John Keawe |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Mana’olana (Homestead Productions 1003) |
|
| Green Rose Hula |
John Keawe |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Mana’olana (Homestead Productions 1003) |
|
| Hawaiian Lullaby/ Somewhere Over the Rainbow |
John Keawe |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Mana’olana (Homestead Productions 1003) |
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| Kohala Mountain Road |
John Keawe |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Mana’olana (Homestead Productions 1003) |
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| Kolealea |
John Keawe |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Mana’olana (Homestead Productions 1003) |
|
| Ku’ihe |
John Keawe |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Mana’olana (Homestead Productions 1003) |
Played in the key of D, and capoed up two frets, to sound in the key of E |
| Lo’i Kalo |
John Keawe |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Mana’olana (Homestead Productions 1003) |
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| Mana’olana |
John Keawe |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Mana’olana (Homestead Productions 1003) |
|
| Mana’olana (reprise) |
John Keawe |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Mana’olana (Homestead Productions 1003) |
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| Opihi Moe Moe |
John Keawe |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Mana’olana (Homestead Productions 1003) |
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| Paliakamoa |
John Keawe |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Mana’olana (Homestead Productions 1003) |
|
| Pu’uanahulu |
John Keawe |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Mana’olana (Homestead Productions 1003) |
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| The Rose |
John Keawe |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Mana’olana (Homestead Productions 1003) |
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| Aloha Kaikua’ana |
John Keawe |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Aloha Kaikua’ana (Homestead Productions 1006) |
both guitars are capoed up two frets to sound in the key of A |
| Hawai’I Aloha |
John Keawe |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Aloha Kaikua’ana (Homestead Productions 1006) |
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| He Aloha No O Honolulu |
John Keawe |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Aloha Kaikua’ana (Homestead Productions 1006) |
Played in the keys of C and G |
| Makee Ailana/Hula O Makee |
John Keawe |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Aloha Kaikua’ana (Homestead Productions 1006) |
with a second guitar part in Tuning # G-4 (D-G-D-F# -B-D), and both guitars are capoed up two frets to sound in the key of A |
| Radio Hula |
John Keawe |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Aloha Kaikua’ana (Homestead Productions 1006) |
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| Kohala I Love You |
John Keawe |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
We All Need Friends [with the Homestead Gang] (Homestead Productions -1202) –out-of-print |
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| The 1990s |
John Keawe |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
We All Need Friends [with the Homestead Gang] (Homestead Productions -1202) –out-of-print |
Played in the key of C. |
| Sanoe |
John Keawe |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
We All Need Friends [with the Homestead Gang] (Homestead Productions -1202) –out-of-print |
Played in the keys of Bb and C. |
| Waikaloa |
John Keawe |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
We All Need Friends [with the Homestead Gang] (Homestead Productions -1202) –out-of-print |
Played in the key of C. |
| Encantada |
John Keawe |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Heartfelt (Homestead Productions 1005) |
(both guitars are capoed up one fret to sound in the key of A flat) |
| Hula Medley |
Hal Kinnaman |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Early Hawaiian Slack Key Melodies for Guitar [with instruction book] (Ho`ike Publications, P.O. Box 159, Kihei, HI 96753 – out-of-print) |
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| Kanaka Wai Wai |
Hal Kinnaman |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Early Hawaiian Slack Key Melodies for Guitar [with instruction book] (Ho`ike Publications, P.O. Box 159, Kihei, HI 96753 – out-of-print) |
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| My Ginger Lei |
Hal Kinnaman |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Early Hawaiian Slack Key Melodies for Guitar [with instruction book] (Ho`ike Publications, P.O. Box 159, Kihei, HI 96753 – out-of-print) |
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| Opihi Moe Moe |
Hal Kinnaman |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Early Hawaiian Slack Key Melodies for Guitar [with instruction book] (Ho`ike Publications, P.O. Box 159, Kihei, HI 96753 – out-of-print) |
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| 2 Song Medley: `Ulupalakua/Old Timer’s Hula |
Hal Kinnaman |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Early Hawaiian Slack Key Melodies for Guitar [with instruction book] (Ho`ike Publications, P.O. Box 159, Kihei, HI 96753 – out-of-print) |
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| Po La`i E (Silent Night) |
Hal Kinnaman |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Ki Ho`alu Christmas (Dancing Cat 38037) |
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| O Holy Night (Po Hemolele) |
Hal Kinnaman |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Hawaiian Slack Key Christmas (Dancing Cat 38044) |
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| Aloha Kaua`i |
Ozzie Kotani |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Kani Ki Ho`alu (Dancing Cat 38013) |
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| Birdie’s Slack Shake Key |
Ozzie Kotani |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Kani Ki Ho`alu (Dancing Cat 38013) |
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| Ione’s Theme (Joan’s Mele) |
Ozzie Kotani |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Kani Ki Ho`alu (Dancing Cat 38013) |
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| Kamalani O Keaukaha |
Ozzie Kotani |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Kani Ki Ho`alu (Dancing Cat 38013) |
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| Kani Ki Ho`alu |
Ozzie Kotani |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Kani Ki Ho`alu (Dancing Cat 38013) |
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| Kani Kipaipai |
Ozzie Kotani |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Kani Ki Ho`alu (Dancing Cat 38013) |
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| Kokoni Sachi Ari (Here is Happiness) |
Ozzie Kotani |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Kani Ki Ho`alu (Dancing Cat 38013) |
|
| Mahinahina (The Pale Moonlight) |
Ozzie Kotani |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Kani Ki Ho`alu (Dancing Cat 38013) |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| Maika`i Ka Makani O Kohala |
Ozzie Kotani |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Kani Ki Ho`alu (Dancing Cat 38013) |
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| Medley: Ahulili/I Ka Po Me Ke Ao/Mauna Loa |
Ozzie Kotani |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Kani Ki Ho`alu (Dancing Cat 38013) |
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| Medley: Opae E/Kaho`olawe |
Ozzie Kotani |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Kani Ki Ho`alu (Dancing Cat 38013) |
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| Ahe Lau Makani |
Ozzie Kotani |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
To Honor a Queen (E Ho`ohiwahiwa I Ka Mo`i Wahine) -The Music of Lili’uokalani |
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| He `Ai Na Kalani |
Ozzie Kotani |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
To Honor a Queen (E Ho`ohiwahiwa I Ka Mo`i Wahine) -The Music of Lili’uokalani |
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| Ka Hanu O Evalina |
Ozzie Kotani |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
To Honor a Queen (E Ho`ohiwahiwa I Ka Mo`i Wahine) -The Music of Lili’uokalani |
Playing in the keys of D and G. |
| Ka Wai `Apo Lani |
Ozzie Kotani |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
To Honor a Queen (E Ho`ohiwahiwa I Ka Mo`i Wahine) -The Music of Lili’uokalani |
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| Liliko`i |
Ozzie Kotani |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
To Honor a Queen (E Ho`ohiwahiwa I Ka Mo`i Wahine) -The Music of Lili’uokalani |
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| Moanalua |
Ozzie Kotani |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
To Honor a Queen (E Ho`ohiwahiwa I Ka Mo`i Wahine) -The Music of Lili’uokalani |
Tuned down one half step to sound in the key of F#. |
| Medley: Pauoakalani/Ku`u Pua I Paoakalani |
Ozzie Kotani |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
To Honor a Queen (E Ho`ohiwahiwa I Ka Mo`i Wahine) -The Music of Lili’uokalani |
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| Puna Paia `Al`ala |
Ozzie Kotani |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
To Honor a Queen (E Ho`ohiwahiwa I Ka Mo`i Wahine) -The Music of Lili’uokalani |
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| The Queen’s Prayer |
Ozzie Kotani |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
To Honor a Queen (E Ho`ohiwahiwa I Ka Mo`i Wahine) -The Music of Lili’uokalani |
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| Ka Wailele O Nu’uanu |
Ozzie Kotani |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Island View (issued on Ozzie Kotani’s own label – www.ozziekotani.com) |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| Ehu’s Trot |
Ozzie Kotani |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Island View (issued on Ozzie Kotani’s own label – www.ozziekotani.com) |
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| Island View |
Ozzie Kotani |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Island View (issued on Ozzie Kotani’s own label – www.ozziekotani.com) |
Tuned down three half steps to sound in the key of E. |
| Maui Serenade |
Ozzie Kotani |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Island View (issued on Ozzie Kotani’s own label – www.ozziekotani.com) |
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| Na Kika ‘Elua |
Ozzie Kotani |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Island View (issued on Ozzie Kotani’s own label – www.ozziekotani.com) |
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| Behold Laie |
Ozzie Kotani |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Island View (issued on Ozzie Kotani’s own label – www.ozziekotani.com) |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| The Star Spangled Banner |
Ozzie Kotani |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Island View (issued on Ozzie Kotani’s own label – www.ozziekotani.com) |
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| Ke Aloha “Aina |
Ozzie Kotani |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Island View (issued on Ozzie Kotani’s own label – www.ozziekotani.com) |
Played in the keys of G and D |
| Hawaii Pono’i |
Ozzie Kotani |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Island View (issued on Ozzie Kotani’s own label – www.ozziekotani.com) |
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| Island View |
Ozzie Kotani |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Island View (issued on Ozzie Kotani’s own label – www.ozziekotani.com) |
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| E Lili’u E |
Ozzie Kotani |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Ho’ihi (Respect) – Traditional Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar (issued on Ozzie Kotani’s own label www.ozziekotani.com) |
duet with Tom Kaulakukui on second Slack Key guitar - on this song the guitars are capoed up five frets to sound in the key of C |
| Holomua |
Ozzie Kotani |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Ho’ihi (Respect) – Traditional Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar (issued on Ozzie Kotani’s own label www.ozziekotani.com) |
on this song the guitar is capoed up five frets to sound in the key of C |
| Hula Medley |
Ozzie Kotani |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Ho’ihi (Respect) – Traditional Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar (issued on Ozzie Kotani’s own label www.ozziekotani.com) |
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| Ka Ua Noe |
Ozzie Kotani |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Ho’ihi (Respect) – Traditional Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar (issued on Ozzie Kotani’s own label www.ozziekotani.com) |
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| Moana Chimes Tribute |
Ozzie Kotani |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Ho’ihi (Respect) – Traditional Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar (issued on Ozzie Kotani’s own label www.ozziekotani.com) |
duet with Tom Kaulakukui on second Slack Key guitar |
| Mele O Namakelua |
Ozzie Kotani |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Ho’ihi (Respect) – Traditional Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar (issued on Ozzie Kotani’s own label www.ozziekotani.com) |
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| Music for Dreaming |
Ozzie Kotani |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Ho’ihi (Respect) – Traditional Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar (issued on Ozzie Kotani’s own label www.ozziekotani.com) |
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| Old Timer’s Hula |
Ozzie Kotani |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Ho’ihi (Respect) – Traditional Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar (issued on Ozzie Kotani’s own label www.ozziekotani.com) |
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| Pua O Kamakahala/ Honolulu Harbor |
Ozzie Kotani |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Ho’ihi (Respect) – Traditional Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar (issued on Ozzie Kotani’s own label www.ozziekotani.com) |
|
| Waikahe |
Ozzie Kotani |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Ho’ihi (Respect) – Traditional Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar (issued on Ozzie Kotani’s own label www.ozziekotani.com) |
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| Chet Atkins’ ‘Opihi Moemoe |
Ozzie Kotani |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Paka Ua (Raindrops) (Daniel Ho Creations DHC 80016) |
Tuned down one half step to sound in the key of F# |
| Goin’ Country |
Ozzie Kotani |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Paka Ua (Raindrops) (Daniel Ho Creations DHC 80016) |
Tuned down one half step to sound in the key of F# |
| He Hawai’i Au |
Ozzie Kotani |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Paka Ua (Raindrops) (Daniel Ho Creations DHC 80016) |
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| Ia ‘oa e Ka La e Alohi Nei |
Ozzie Kotani |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Paka Ua (Raindrops) (Daniel Ho Creations DHC 80016) |
Tuned down one half step to sound in the key of F# |
| The Londonderry Air (Danny Boy) |
Ozzie Kotani |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Paka Ua (Raindrops) (Daniel Ho Creations DHC 80016) |
played on a short neck guitar, and tuned up four half steps to sound in the key of B |
| Ka Wai O Namalikama |
Ozzie Kotani |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Paka Ua (Raindrops) (Daniel Ho Creations DHC 80016) |
Capoed up four half steps to sound in the key of B |
| Ka’aheke Ki Ho’alu |
Ozzie Kotani |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Paka Ua (Raindrops) (Daniel Ho Creations DHC 80016) |
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| Napili Chimes |
Ozzie Kotani |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Paka Ua (Raindrops) (Daniel Ho Creations DHC 80016) |
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| Paka Ua |
Ozzie Kotani |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Paka Ua (Raindrops) (Daniel Ho Creations DHC 80016) |
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| Behold Laie |
Ozzie Kotani |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Classical Slack (Pacific Sound Design Records 1001 – out-of-print) |
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| Going Country |
Ozzie Kotani |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Classical Slack (Pacific Sound Design Records 1001 – out-of-print) |
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| He Inoa No Kaiulani |
Ozzie Kotani |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Classical Slack (Pacific Sound Design Records 1001 – out-of-print) |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| Ka Ua Noe |
Ozzie Kotani |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Classical Slack (Pacific Sound Design Records 1001 – out-of-print) |
Has two guitars, both tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| Kaulana Na Pua |
Ozzie Kotani |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Classical Slack (Pacific Sound Design Records 1001 – out-of-print) |
Played in the keys of E minor and G |
| Ku`u Pua `O Paoakalani |
Ozzie Kotani |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Classical Slack (Pacific Sound Design Records 1001 – out-of-print) |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| Ka Ua O Hilo (The Rain of Hilo) |
Elias Kuamo`o |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Moments with You [backing up Diana Aki] (Sunnyside Up Productions 101) |
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| Aia I Ka Maui |
George Kuo |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Aloha No Na Kupuna – Love of the Elders (Dancing Cat 38009) |
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| KHBC |
George Kuo |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Aloha No Na Kupuna – Love of the Elders (Dancing Cat 38009) |
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| Lullaby Chimes |
George Kuo |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Aloha No Na Kupuna – Love of the Elders (Dancing Cat 38009) |
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| Medley: Ahulili/Wai O Ka Aniani |
George Kuo |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Aloha No Na Kupuna – Love of the Elders (Dancing Cat 38009) |
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| Medley: Royal Hawaiian Hotel/Le`ahi/Kaimana Hila |
George Kuo |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Aloha No Na Kupuna – Love of the Elders (Dancing Cat 38009) |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| Hawaiian March Medley: Hilo March/Ainahau/Ka Makani O Kohala |
George Kuo |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Nahenahe – Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar (Hula Records 576) |
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| Ho`oluana |
George Kuo |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Nahenahe – Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar (Hula Records 576) |
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| Ho`omanawanui |
George Kuo |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Nahenahe – Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar (Hula Records 576) |
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| Kane’s Tune |
George Kuo |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Nahenahe – Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar (Hula Records 576) |
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| Ki Ho`alu `Ekahi (Slack Key #1) |
George Kuo |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Nahenahe – Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar (Hula Records 576) |
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| Kolohe Medley: Nanea Kou Maka I Ka Le`ale`a/Hu`i E |
George Kuo |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Nahenahe – Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar (Hula Records 576) |
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| Kona Kai `Opua |
George Kuo |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Nahenahe – Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar (Hula Records 576) |
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| A Medley for Tutu: Hula O Makee/Manuela Boy |
George Kuo |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Nahenahe – Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar (Hula Records 576) |
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| Radio Hula |
George Kuo |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Nahenahe – Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar (Hula Records 576) |
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| Wailele O Akaka (Akaka Falls) |
George Kuo |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
O Ke Aumoe: Night of the Slack Key Guitar (Winter & Winter Records W&W 910 142-2) |
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| Kiho’ali Ekahi (Slack Key #1) |
George Kuo |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
O Ke Aumoe: Night of the Slack Key Guitar (Winter & Winter Records W&W 910 142-2) |
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| Medley: Aloha Oe/ Hawaii Aloha |
George Kuo |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
O Ke Aumoe: Night of the Slack Key Guitar (Winter & Winter Records W&W 910 142-2) |
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| Wai O Ke Aniani |
George Kuo |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
O Ke Aumoe: Night of the Slack Key Guitar (Winter & Winter Records W&W 910 142-2) |
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| Punalu’u |
George Kuo |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
O Ke Aumoe: Night of the Slack Key Guitar (Winter & Winter Records W&W 910 142-2) |
|
| Lu’au Hula |
George Kuo |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
O Ke Aumoe: Night of the Slack Key Guitar (Winter & Winter Records W&W 910 142-2) |
|
| Moana Chimes |
George Kuo |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
O Ke Aumoe: Night of the Slack Key Guitar (Winter & Winter Records W&W 910 142-2) |
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| March Medley: Hilo March/ Koni Au I Ka Wai/ AIa Hiki Mai |
George Kuo |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
O Ke Aumoe: Night of the Slack Key Guitar (Winter & Winter Records W&W 910 142-2) |
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| Pau Pilikia |
George Kuo |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
O Ke Aumoe: Night of the Slack Key Guitar (Winter & Winter Records W&W 910 142-2) |
|
| Lullaby Chimes |
George Kuo |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
O Ke Aumoe: Night of the Slack Key Guitar (Winter & Winter Records W&W 910 142-2) |
In this song the guitar is tuned doen three half steps to sound in the key of E |
| Medley: Aloha No `O Honolulu Mauna Loa |
George Kuo |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Hawaiian Touch [duet album with Barney Isaacs on acoustic steel guitar] (Dancing Cat 38026) |
With George playing in this tuning, and Barney Isaacs playing acoustic steel guitar in the A minor 7th Tuning (C–E–G–A–C–E). |
| Hula Blues |
George Kuo |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Hawaiian Touch [duet album with Barney Isaacs on acoustic steel guitar] (Dancing Cat 38026) |
With George playing in this tuning, and Barney Isaacs playing acoustic steel guitar in the A minor 7th Tuning (C–E–G–A–C–E). |
| Maui Medley: Ke `Ala O Ka Rose/Ka Loke [Ka Loke O Maui]/Roselani Blossoms/Hanohano Olinda/Kilakila O Haleakala/Maui No Ka `Oi [a.k.a. Maui Chimes] |
George Kuo |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Hawaiian Touch [duet album with Barney Isaacs on acoustic steel guitar] (Dancing Cat 38026) |
With George playing in this tuning, and Barney Isaacs playing acoustic steel guitar in the A minor 7th Tuning (C–E–G–A–C–E). |
| Moana Chimes |
George Kuo |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Hawaiian Touch [duet album with Barney Isaacs on acoustic steel guitar] (Dancing Cat 38026) |
With George playing in this tuning, and Barney Isaacs playing acoustic steel guitar in the A minor 7th Tuning (C–E–G–A–C–E). |
| Beautiful Ilima |
George Kuo |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Ho’olahe (Listen) – [Backing up Martin Pahinui] (Dancing Cat 38054) |
capoed up 2 frets to sound in the key of A |
| C-A-T, Pöpoki Spells Cat |
George Kuo |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Ho’olahe (Listen) – [Backing up Martin Pahinui] (Dancing Cat 38054) |
capoed up 2 frets to sound in the key of A |
| Hanohano Hawai’i |
George Kuo |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Ho’olahe (Listen) – [Backing up Martin Pahinui] (Dancing Cat 38054) |
capoed up 2 frets to sound in the key of A |
| Na ‘Ono Ia Na Kupuna |
George Kuo |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Ho’olahe (Listen) – [Backing up Martin Pahinui] (Dancing Cat 38054) |
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| Aia Ka Maui |
George Kuo |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Hardly Working [with the Kipapa Rush Band] (Kahanu Records 1004) |
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| Hu`i E |
George Kuo |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Hardly Working [with the Kipapa Rush Band] (Kahanu Records 1004) |
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| Kowali |
George Kuo |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Hardly Working [with the Kipapa Rush Band] (Kahanu Records 1004) |
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| Sanoe |
George Kuo |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Hardly Working [with the Kipapa Rush Band] (Kahanu Records 1004) |
With George playing in this tuning in the keys of G and C, and Wayne Reis on second guitar in C Major Tuning (#C1: C–G–E–G–C–E), both playing in the keys of G and C. |
| Fireside Ki Ho`alu |
George Kuo |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Ki Ho`alu Christmas (Dancing Cat 38037) |
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| Mele Kalikimaka Ia `Oe (Merry Christmas to You) |
George Kuo |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Hawaiian Slack Key Christmas (Dancing Cat 38044) |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| Pa`ahana |
George Kuo |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Hui Aloha [as part of the band Hui Aloha, with Dennis Kamakahi, Martin Pahinui and David Kamakahi] (Dancing Cat 38053) |
With George playing in this tuning capoed up two frets to the key of A, and Dennis Kamakahi also in this tuning capoed up two frets to the key of A. |
| Wai O Minehaha |
George Kuo |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Hui Aloha [as part of the band Hui Aloha, with Dennis Kamakahi, Martin Pahinui and David Kamakahi] (Dancing Cat 38053) |
With George and Dennis Kamakahi both in this tuning. |
| Waipi`i |
George Kuo |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Hui Aloha [as part of the band Hui Aloha, with Dennis Kamakahi, Martin Pahinui and David Kamakahi] (Dancing Cat 38053) |
With George and Dennis Kamakahi both in this tuning. |
| `Opihi Moemoe |
Kevin Kwan (with 3rd Road Delight) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
From Now on It’s Only You (Mano`o Records 1001) |
|
| Manini |
Leonard Kwan |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Slack Key [with the red cover] (Tradewinds Records 103 - reissued on CD on Hana Ola Records [HOCD 53000], with the title THE LEGENDARY LEONARD KWAN – THE COMPLETE EARLY RECORDINGS). |
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| Opihi Bounce |
Leonard Kwan |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Slack Key [with the red cover] (Tradewinds Records 103 - reissued on CD on Hana Ola Records [HOCD 53000], with the title THE LEGENDARY LEONARD KWAN – THE COMPLETE EARLY RECORDINGS). |
|
| Opihi Moemoe |
Leonard Kwan |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Slack Key [with the red cover] (Tradewinds Records 103 - reissued on CD on Hana Ola Records [HOCD 53000], with the title THE LEGENDARY LEONARD KWAN – THE COMPLETE EARLY RECORDINGS). |
Played in the keys of G and C. This song appears twice, at the beginning and at the end of the album, and both versions are the same track - [this track was also issued on 45 RPM - Leonard’s first recording for the Tradewinds Label, Opihi Meomoe, with “Modern Slack Key by Leonard Kwan” (Tradewinds 201-A – out-of-print)]. |
| Yellow Ginger Lei |
Leonard Kwan |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Slack Key [with the red cover] (Tradewinds Records 103 - reissued on CD on Hana Ola Records [HOCD 53000], with the title THE LEGENDARY LEONARD KWAN – THE COMPLETE EARLY RECORDINGS). |
These same tracks of Yellow Ginger Lei and Manini (under the name Manini Chimes) also appear on the album Slack Key [with the black and white cover, which also has tracks by Ray Kane] (Tradewinds Records 106 |
| Opihi Moemoe |
Leonard Kwan |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Slack Key [with the black and white cover, which also has tracks by Slack Key guitarist Ray Kane] (Tradewinds Records 106 - reissued on CD on Hana Ola Records [HOCD 53000], with the title THE LEGENDARY LEONARD KWAN – THE COMPLETE EARLY RECORDINGS). |
Played in the keys of G and C. This track also appears on the anthology album Party Songs Hawaiian Style, Volume I (Tradewinds Records 102) [NOTE: it is a different version from the one on the album SLACK KEY (the “Red Album”), Tradewinds 103) |
| Grandfather’s Clock |
Leonard Kwan |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
the Old Way (Tradewinds Records 1128 - reissued on CD on Hana Ola Records [HOCD 53000], with the title LEONARD KWAN –SLACK KEY MASTER – THE COMPLETE EARLY RECORDINGS) |
|
| Sase |
Leonard Kwan |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
the Old Way (Tradewinds Records 1128 - reissued on CD on Hana Ola Records [HOCD 53000], with the title LEONARD KWAN –SLACK KEY MASTER – THE COMPLETE EARLY RECORDINGS) |
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| Kananaka |
Leonard Kwan |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Ke`ala’s Mele (Dancing Cat 38004) |
|
| 3 Song Waltz Medley: Noenoe Ua Kea O Hana/Remember Be Sure/Lei Awapuhi |
Leonard Kwan |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Party Songs Hawaiian Style, Volume 2 [with Leonard backing up Edwina Noelani Kanoho (Noelani Mahoe) and the vocal trio] [anthology album] (Tradewinds Records 104) |
|
| Opihi Moemoe |
Leonard Kwan |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Party Songs Hawaiian Style, Volume 1 [anthology album] (Tradewinds Records 102) |
Played in the keys of G and C. This track also appears on the album Slack Key [with the black and white cover, which also has tracks by Slack Key guitarist Ray Kane] (Tradewinds Records 106) [NOTE: it is a different version from the one on the album SLACK KEY (the “Red Album”), Tradewinds 103 – this song is reissued on CD on Hana Ola Records [HOCD 53000], with the title LEONARD KWAN –SLACK KEY MASTER – THE COMPLETE EARLY RECORDINGS) |
| “Susy” Ana E |
Leonard Kwan |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Party Songs Hawaiian Style, Volume 1 [anthology album] (Tradewinds Records 102) |
(backing up the Kamaha’os Trio) |
| Ka Loke |
Leonard Kwan |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Twilight at Halekulani [with Leonard backing up The Halekulani Girls, a.k.a. The Alice Fredlund Serenaders, with Linda Dela Cruz and Sybil Andrews] (Tradewinds Records 107) - these same songs also appear on the “best of” album Best of Linda [with Leonard backing up Linda Dela Cruz] (Tradewinds Records 2201) |
|
| Ke Ala Oka Rose |
Leonard Kwan |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Twilight at Halekulani [with Leonard backing up The Halekulani Girls, a.k.a. The Alice Fredlund Serenaders, with Linda Dela Cruz and Sybil Andrews] (Tradewinds Records 107) - these same songs also appear on the “best of” album Best of Linda [with Leonard backing up Linda Dela Cruz] (Tradewinds Records 2201) |
Tuned up two half steps to sound in the key of A. |
| Moani Ke Ala |
Leonard Kwan |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Evening in the Islands [anthology album] (Tradewinds Records 113 – out-of-print) |
With Leonard backing up Neolani [Kanoho (now Mahoe)] & the Twilighters. This track was also issued on 45 RPM (Tradewinds 201-B –out-of- print) [this was the flip side of Leonard’s first recording for the Tradewinds Label, Opihi Meomoe, with “Modern Slack Key by Leonard Kwan” (Tradewinds 201-A – out-of-print)]. |
| Ahuala |
Elmer Kohala Lim (with The Lim Family) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
The Lim Family – Ku Kaulana (Pumehana Records 4925) |
|
| Hula O Ha`ea Ku`u Tutu |
Elmer Kohala Lim (with The Lim Family) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
The Lim Family – Ku Kaulana (Pumehana Records 4925) |
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| Kua Hale O Kumupua`a |
Elmer Kohala Lim (with The Lim Family) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
The Lim Family – Ku Kaulana (Pumehana Records 4925) |
|
| Ku`u Lei Hoku |
Elmer Kohala Lim (with The Lim Family) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Sounds from Kohala (Pumehana Records 4911) |
|
| Po La Ila`i |
Elmer Kohala Lim (with The Lim Family) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Sounds from Kohala (Pumehana Records 4911) |
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| Pua`ilihi |
Elmer Kohala Lim (with The Lim Family) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Sounds from Kohala (Pumehana Records 4911) |
|
| Waiomana |
Elmer Kohala Lim (with The Lim Family) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Sounds from Kohala (Pumehana Records 4911) |
|
| Ka Loke |
Elmer Kohala Lim (with The Lim Family) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
The Lim Family – More Sounds from Kohala (Pumehana Records 4915) |
|
| Niuli`i Waltz |
Elmer Kohala Lim (with The Lim Family) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
The Lim Family – More Sounds from Kohala (Pumehana Records 4915) |
|
| Pololu |
Elmer Kohala Lim (with The Lim Family) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
The Lim Family – More Sounds from Kohala (Pumehana Records 4915) |
|
| Ahe`olu`olu |
Elmer Kohala Lim (with The Lim Family) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
The Lim Family – Ma`o`i`o Mana`Olana A Me Ke Aloha (Pumehana Records 4923) |
|
| Ka Pineki |
Mika`ele Mike McClellan |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Some New Things! Ki Ho`alu: He Mau Mea Hou! (Topsoil Records 9083) |
|
| Kasem Boonchoo Nursery |
Mika`ele Mike McClellan |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Some New Things! Ki Ho`alu: He Mau Mea Hou! (Topsoil Records 9083) |
Played in the key of D. |
| Mallonee Slack Key March |
Mika`ele Mike McClellan |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Some New Things! Ki Ho`alu: He Mau Mea Hou! (Topsoil Records 9083) |
|
| Elua Na Pua |
Mika`ele Mike McClellan |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Backyard Slack Key & Autoharp (Topsoil Records 8128) – For ordering contact Mika`ele Mike McClellan, c/o Bartlett & Company, Box 10461, Portland, OR 97210. |
|
| Ka Pineki |
Mika`ele Mike McClellan |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Backyard Slack Key & Autoharp (Topsoil Records 8128) – For ordering contact Mika`ele Mike McClellan, c/o Bartlett & Company, Box 10461, Portland, OR 97210. |
|
| Ke Kali Nei |
Mika`ele Mike McClellan |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Backyard Slack Key & Autoharp (Topsoil Records 8128) – For ordering contact Mika`ele Mike McClellan, c/o Bartlett & Company, Box 10461, Portland, OR 97210. |
|
| Kuwili Na Lima |
Mika`ele Mike McClellan |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Backyard Slack Key & Autoharp (Topsoil Records 8128) – For ordering contact Mika`ele Mike McClellan, c/o Bartlett & Company, Box 10461, Portland, OR 97210. |
|
| Wa`ali`ili`i Chimes |
Mika`ele Mike McClellan |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Backyard Slack Key & Autoharp (Topsoil Records 8128) – For ordering contact Mika`ele Mike McClellan, c/o Bartlett & Company, Box 10461, Portland, OR 97210. |
|
| California Slack Key |
Mika`ele Mike McClellan |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
The Life Of The Land (Topsoil Records 7064) – For ordering contact Mika`ele Mike McClellan, c/o Bartlett & Company, Box 10461, Portland, OR 97210. |
|
| Manuela Boy |
Mika`ele Mike McClellan |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
The Life Of The Land (Topsoil Records 7064) – For ordering contact Mika`ele Mike McClellan, c/o Bartlett & Company, Box 10461, Portland, OR 97210. |
Capoed up two frets to sound in the key of A. |
| Maui Chimes |
Mika`ele Mike McClellan |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
The Life Of The Land (Topsoil Records 7064) – For ordering contact Mika`ele Mike McClellan, c/o Bartlett & Company, Box 10461, Portland, OR 97210. |
Played in the keys of G and D. |
| Ahuala |
Elmer Kohala Lim (with The Lim Family) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
The Lim Family – Ku Kaulana (Pumehana Records 4925) |
|
| Hula O Ha`ea Ku`u Tutu |
Elmer Kohala Lim (with The Lim Family) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
The Lim Family – Ku Kaulana (Pumehana Records 4925) |
|
| Kua Hale O Kumupua`a |
Elmer Kohala Lim (with The Lim Family) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
The Lim Family – Ku Kaulana (Pumehana Records 4925) |
|
| Ku`u Lei Hoku |
Elmer Kohala Lim (with The Lim Family) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Sounds from Kohala (Pumehana Records 4911) |
|
| Po La Ila`i |
Elmer Kohala Lim (with The Lim Family) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Sounds from Kohala (Pumehana Records 4911) |
|
| Pua`ilihi |
Elmer Kohala Lim (with The Lim Family) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Sounds from Kohala (Pumehana Records 4911) |
|
| Waiomana |
Elmer Kohala Lim (with The Lim Family) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Sounds from Kohala (Pumehana Records 4911) |
|
| Ka Loke |
Elmer Kohala Lim (with The Lim Family) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
The Lim Family – More Sounds from Kohala (Pumehana Records 4915) |
|
| Niuli`i Waltz |
Elmer Kohala Lim (with The Lim Family) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
The Lim Family – More Sounds from Kohala (Pumehana Records 4915) |
|
| Pololu |
Elmer Kohala Lim (with The Lim Family) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
The Lim Family – More Sounds from Kohala (Pumehana Records 4915) |
|
| Ahe`olu`olu |
Elmer Kohala Lim (with The Lim Family) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
The Lim Family – Ma`o`i`o Mana`Olana A Me Ke Aloha (Pumehana Records 4923) |
|
| Ka Pineki |
Mika`ele Mike McClellan |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Some New Things! Ki Ho`alu: He Mau Mea Hou! (Topsoil Records 9083) |
|
| Kasem Boonchoo Nursery |
Mika`ele Mike McClellan |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Some New Things! Ki Ho`alu: He Mau Mea Hou! (Topsoil Records 9083) |
Played in the key of D. |
| Mallonee Slack Key March |
Mika`ele Mike McClellan |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Some New Things! Ki Ho`alu: He Mau Mea Hou! (Topsoil Records 9083) |
|
| Elua Na Pua |
Mika`ele Mike McClellan |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Backyard Slack Key & Autoharp (Topsoil Records 8128) – For ordering contact Mika`ele Mike McClellan, c/o Bartlett & Company, Box 10461, Portland, OR 97210. |
|
| Ka Pineki |
Mika`ele Mike McClellan |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Backyard Slack Key & Autoharp (Topsoil Records 8128) – For ordering contact Mika`ele Mike McClellan, c/o Bartlett & Company, Box 10461, Portland, OR 97210. |
|
| Ke Kali Nei |
Mika`ele Mike McClellan |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Backyard Slack Key & Autoharp (Topsoil Records 8128) – For ordering contact Mika`ele Mike McClellan, c/o Bartlett & Company, Box 10461, Portland, OR 97210. |
|
| Kuwili Na Lima |
Mika`ele Mike McClellan |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Backyard Slack Key & Autoharp (Topsoil Records 8128) – For ordering contact Mika`ele Mike McClellan, c/o Bartlett & Company, Box 10461, Portland, OR 97210. |
|
| Wa`ali`ili`i Chimes |
Mika`ele Mike McClellan |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Backyard Slack Key & Autoharp (Topsoil Records 8128) – For ordering contact Mika`ele Mike McClellan, c/o Bartlett & Company, Box 10461, Portland, OR 97210. |
|
| California Slack Key |
Mika`ele Mike McClellan |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
The Life Of The Land (Topsoil Records 7064) – For ordering contact Mika`ele Mike McClellan, c/o Bartlett & Company, Box 10461, Portland, OR 97210. |
|
| Manuela Boy |
Mika`ele Mike McClellan |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
The Life Of The Land (Topsoil Records 7064) – For ordering contact Mika`ele Mike McClellan, c/o Bartlett & Company, Box 10461, Portland, OR 97210. |
Capoed up two frets to sound in the key of A. |
| Maui Chimes |
Mika`ele Mike McClellan |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
The Life Of The Land (Topsoil Records 7064) – For ordering contact Mika`ele Mike McClellan, c/o Bartlett & Company, Box 10461, Portland, OR 97210. |
Played in the keys of G and D. |
| Ku`u Hoa`aloha |
Peter Moon (with the Peter Moon Band) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Chinatown (Kanikapila Records 1003) |
Capoed up two frets to sound in the key of A. |
| Kalaiwi |
Peter Moon (with the Peter Moon Band) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Full Moon (Kanikapila Records 1007) |
Capoed up two frets to sound in the key of A. |
| O Triple C |
Peter Moon (with the Peter Moon Band) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Full Moon (Kanikapila Records 1007) |
Capoed up two frets to sound in the key of A. |
| Aloha `Oe |
Peter Moon (with the Peter Moon Band) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Harbor Lights (Kanikapila Records 1001) |
Tuned down two steps steps to sound in the key of F. |
| Ka Huila Wai |
Peter Moon (with the Peter Moon Band) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Heat Wave (Kanikapila Records 1016) |
Capoed up two frets to sound in the key of A. |
| Laimana |
Peter Moon (with the Peter Moon Band) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Heat Wave (Kanikapila Records 1016) |
Capoed up two frets to sound in the key of A. |
| I Don’t Want to Talk About It |
Peter Moon (with the Peter Moon Band) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Iron Mango (Kanikapila Records 1014) |
With Martin Pahinui on vocals. |
| Kaleleonalani |
Peter Moon (with the Peter Moon Band) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Iron Mango (Kanikapila Records 1014) |
|
| Na Pua Ka`ilima |
Peter Moon (with the Peter Moon Band) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Iron Mango (Kanikapila Records 1014) |
Capoed up 2 frets to sound in the key of A. |
| Slack Key Cantabile |
Peter Moon (with the Peter Moon Band) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Iron Mango (Kanikapila Records 1014) |
|
| Maori Brown Eyes |
Peter Moon (with the Peter Moon Band) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Malie (Panini Records 1011) |
|
| Pelekane |
Peter Moon (with the Peter Moon Band) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Malie (Panini Records 1011) |
|
| 2 Song Medley: Opihi Moe Moe/Whee Ha Swing |
Peter Moon (with the Peter Moon Band) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Malie (Panini Records 1011) |
Opihi Moe Moe is played by Peter Moon in this tuning, capoed up two frets to sound in the key of A.. The second part of this medley, Whee Ha Swing, is played by Cyril Pahinui in the G Wahine Tuning (#G5: D–G–D–F#–B–D), also capoed up two frets to sound in the key of A. |
| Halau Lani I Ke Ao |
Peter Moon (with the Peter Moon Band) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Midnight Sun (Kanikapila Records 1012) |
The second guitar part, the single note lead guitar, is also played by Peter Moon, in the Standard Tuning (#C27: E–A–D–G–B–E), in the key of G. |
| Hanalei Bay |
Peter Moon (with the Peter Moon Band) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Midnight Sun (Kanikapila Records 1012) |
Capoed up two frets to sound in the key of A. |
| Manowaiopuna/Ko`ula |
Peter Moon (with the Peter Moon Band) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Midnight Sun (Kanikapila Records 1012) |
Capoed up two frets to sound in the key of A. |
| The Power |
Peter Moon (with the Peter Moon Band) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Midnight Sun (Kanikapila Records 1012) |
Capoed up two frets to sound in the key of A. |
| Hanawi |
Peter Moon (with the Peter Moon Band) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
The Music Makers (Kanikapila Records 1009) |
|
| `Ia `Oe E Ka La |
Peter Moon (with the Peter Moon Band) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Slack Key & Steel Guitar Instrumentals, Volume 2 (formerly titled Kani Ka Pila! Volume 2) [with The Maile Serenaders] (Hula Records 531) |
|
| Kananaka |
Peter Moon (with the Peter Moon Band) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Slack Key & Steel Guitar Instrumentals, Volume 2 (formerly titled Kani Ka Pila! Volume 2) [with The Maile Serenaders] (Hula Records 531) |
Capoed up two frets to sound in the key of A, and played in the keys of C and G. |
| Nanea Ko Maka |
Peter Moon (with the Peter Moon Band) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Slack Key & Steel Guitar Instrumentals, Volume 2 (formerly titled Kani Ka Pila! Volume 2) [with The Maile Serenaders] (Hula Records 531) |
|
| He Mea Nui Ke Aloha |
Peter Moon (with the Peter Moon Band) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Tropical Storm (Panini Records 1009) |
Capoed up two frets to sound in the key of A. |
| Maunaloa |
Peter Moon Band (with Cyril Pahinui) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Cane Fire (Panini Records 1012) |
|
| Hula Lady |
Peter Moon (with The Sunday Manoa) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
The Sunday Manoa – Cracked Seed (Panini Records 1003) |
|
| Na Moku Eha |
Peter Moon (with The Sunday Manoa) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
The Sunday Manoa – Cracked Seed (Panini Records 1003) |
Capoed up two frets to sound in the key of A. |
| The Queen’s Jubilee |
Peter Moon (with The Sunday Manoa) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
The Sunday Manoa – Cracked Seed (Panini Records 1003) |
Capoed up two frets to sound in the key of A, and played in the keys of G Major and G minor. |
| Maori Brown Eyes |
Peter Moon (with The Sunday Manoa) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Hawaiian Time (Hula Records 528) |
|
| Wai O Minehaha |
Peter Moon (with The Sunday Manoa) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Hawaiian Time (Hula Records 528) |
|
| He Hawai`i Au |
Peter Moon (with The Sunday Manoa) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Guava Jam (Hula Records 543) |
Capoed up two frets to sound in the key of A. |
| Maika`i Ka Makani O Kohala |
Peter Moon (with The Sunday Manoa) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Guava Jam (Hula Records 543) |
Capoed up 4 frets to sound in the key of B. [gw to check] |
| Eleu Mikimiki |
Peter Moon (with The Sunday Manoa) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
The Sunday Manoa 3 (Panini Records 1005) |
|
| Lei Onaona |
Peter Moon (with The Sunday Manoa) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Meet Palani Vaughan & the Sunday Manoa [with Peter backing up Palani Vaughan] (Hula Records 524) |
|
| `Ohi`a Hua Palaku |
Peter Moon (with The Sunday Manoa) |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Meet Palani Vaughan & the Sunday Manoa [with Peter backing up Palani Vaughan] (Hula Records 524) |
|
| 2 Song Medley: Pua O Kamakahala/Honolulu Harbor |
George Nainoa |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Stringing Along with You Hawaiian Style [anthology album] (Waikiki 108 – out-of-print) |
|
| Music for Dreaming |
William Namahoe |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
|
on the anthology album The History of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar – Vintage Hawaiian Treasures Vol. 7 (Hana Ola Records 24000), which has 20 historical tracks by nine Slack Key guitarists. Originally issued 78-RPM (49th State Records #121B – out-of-print). Reissued |
| Punalu`u |
George Kaapana [backing up Tina Kaapana] |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
|
Reissued on the anthology album The History of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar – Vintage Hawaiian Treasures Vol. 7 (Hana Ola Records 24000), which has 20 historical tracks by nine Slack Key guitarists. Originally issued on 45–RPM (49th State Records #370 – out-of-print). |
| Daniel’s Mele #1 |
Daniel Nicholas |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
`Auhea `Oe E Sanoe – Field Recordings of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar [Anthology Recording] (Topsoil Records 7046) – For ordering contact Mika`ele Mike McClellan, c/o Bartlett & Company, Box 10461, Portland, OR 97210. |
|
| Daniel’s Mele #2 |
Daniel Nicholas |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
`Auhea `Oe E Sanoe – Field Recordings of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar [Anthology Recording] (Topsoil Records 7046) – For ordering contact Mika`ele Mike McClellan, c/o Bartlett & Company, Box 10461, Portland, OR 97210. |
|
| Leahi |
Bla Pahinui |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Gabby (the “Brown Album) (Panini Records 1002) – [with Bla playing nylon string guitar backing up Gabby Pahinui; Gabby on 12 string guitar] |
The introduction is played on nylon string guitar by Bla Pahinui in the G Major Tuning (# G1: D-G-D-G-B-D), played in the key of C, and tuned down one half step to sound in the key of B. Gabby Pahinui plays the 12 string guitar in the C Wahine Tuning (#C11: C-G-E-G-B-E), tuned down one half step to sound in the key of B. |
| Lei No Ka`iulani |
Bla Pahinui |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Gabby (the “Brown Album) (Panini Records 1002) – [with Bla playing nylon string guitar backing up Gabby Pahinui; Gabby on 12 string guitar] |
The introduction is played on nylon string guitar by Bla Pahinui in the G Major Tuning (# G1: D-G-D-G-B-D), capoed up three frets to sound in the key of Bb. Gabby Pahinui plays the 12 string guitar in the C Mauna Loa Tuning (# C22: C-G-E-G-A-E), tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of Bb. |
| Lihue |
Bla Pahinui |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Gabby (the “Brown Album) (Panini Records 1002) – [with Bla playing nylon string guitar backing up Gabby Pahinui; Gabby on 12 string guitar] |
The introduction and the ending are played on nylon string guitar by Bla Pahinui in the G Major Tuning (# G1: D-G-D-G-B-D), and the intro and the ending use the chords D minor to G, resolving to C, capoed up one fret to sound in the key of C#. Gabby Pahinui plays the 12 string guitar in the C Wahine Tining (#C11: C-G-E-G-B-E), capoed up one half step to sound in the key of C#. |
| Ki’Ho’alu |
Cyril Pahinui |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
He’eia (Dancing Cat 88697-09882-2) |
|
| Young Street Blues |
Cyril Pahinui |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
6 & 12 String Slack Key (Dancing Cat 38010) |
|
| I Ka Po Me Ke Au |
Cyril Pahinui |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Cyril (Pahinui Records 6068) |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| Wai Oke Ani Ani |
Cyril Pahinui |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Cyril (Pahinui Records 6068) |
|
| `Ahulili |
Gabby Pahinui |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Pure Gabby (Hula Records 567) |
Tuned down one half step to sound in the key of F#. |
| Lei Nani |
Gabby Pahinui |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Pure Gabby (Hula Records 567) |
Tuned down one half step to sound in the key of F#. |
| Lihu`e |
Gabby Pahinui |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Pure Gabby (Hula Records 567) |
|
| Mauna Loa |
Gabby Pahinui |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Pure Gabby (Hula Records 567) |
Tuned down one half step to sound in the key of F#. |
| Slack Key Hula (3 Song Medley): Mauna Loa/Moana Chimes/Pua Be–Still |
Gabby Pahinui |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Pure Gabby (Hula Records 567) |
|
| Wai Hu`ihu`i O Ke Aniani |
Gabby Pahinui |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Pure Gabby (Hula Records 567) |
Tuned down one half step to sound in the key of F#. |
| Wai Hu`ihu`i O Ke Aniani |
Gabby Pahinui |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Pure Gabby (Hula Records 567) |
and Mauna Loa also appear on Gabby’s “Best Of” recording The Best of Gabby, Volume 2 (Hula Records 585). |
| Wai O Ke Aniani |
Gabby Pahinui |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Pure Gabby (Hula Records 567) |
Reissued on the anthology album The History of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar - Vintage Hawaiian Treasures Vol. 7 (Hana Ola Records 24000), which has 20 historical tracks by nine Slack Key guitarists – Tuned down one half step to sound in the key of F#. Originally issued in 1946 on 78-RPM (Bell Records # LKS 510A – out-of-print). |
| Ahulili |
Gabby Pahinui |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
The Best of Hawaiian Slack Key With Gabby Pahinui (Waikiki Records 340) |
|
| Mauna Loa |
Gabby Pahinui |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
The Best of Hawaiian Slack Key With Gabby Pahinui (Waikiki Records 340) |
|
| Wai Hu`ihu`i `O Ke Aniani |
Gabby Pahinui |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
The Best of Hawaiian Slack Key With Gabby Pahinui (Waikiki Records 340) |
|
| Ka Anoi |
Gabby Pahinui |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Hawaiian Slack Key, Volume 1 – With Gabby Pahinui (Waikiki Records 319) |
Played in the keys of G and Bb. |
| Tahiti Nui |
Gabby Pahinui |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Hawaiian Slack Key, Volume 2 – With Gabby Pahinui (Waikiki Records 320) |
|
| Ia `Oe E Ka La |
Gabby Pahinui |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Slack Key & Steel Guitar Instrumentals, Volume 2 (formerly titled Kani Ka Pila! Volume 2) [with The Maile Serenaders] (Hula Records 531) |
This song actually features Peter Moon on Slack Key guitar and is erroneously attributed to Gabby Pahinui. |
| Nanea Ko Maka I Ka Le`ale`a |
Gabby Pahinui |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Slack Key & Steel Guitar Instrumentals, Volume 2 (formerly titled Kani Ka Pila! Volume 2) [with The Maile Serenaders] (Hula Records 531) |
|
| Nani Kauai |
Gabby Pahinui |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Gabby Pahinui With The Sons Of Hawaii (Hula Records 503) |
|
| Lei E |
Gabby Pahinui |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
In Hawaii the Story Starts [Anthology Recording] [backing up vocalist Louis Akau] (Waikiki Records 334) |
This track also appears on Duke Kahanamoku’s Favorites (Waikiki Records 124 – out-of-print). |
| Pearly Shells (Pupu O Ewa) |
Gabby Pahinui |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Evening in the Islands – The Maile Serenaders [Anthology Recording] (Hula Records 509, also issued on Warner Brothers Records 1584 – out-of-print) |
|
| Manuela Boy |
Gabby Pahinui |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Two Slack Key Guitars [with Atta Isaacs, Sr.] (Tradewinds Records 1124) |
Played in the keys of C and G – and Atta Isaacs plays second guitar in Tuning #C1 (C-G-E-G-C-E). |
| Pua Alani |
Gabby Pahinui |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Melveen With the Best of Slack Key [with Gabby backing up Melveen Leed] (Lehua Records 7046) |
|
| Kahuli Aku Kahuli Mai |
Gabby Pahinui |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
The Remarkable Voice of Hawaii’s Mahi Beamer, Authentic Hawaiian Songs [with Gabby backing up Mahi Beamer] (Hula Records 409 and Capitol Records 1282 – out-of-print) |
|
| Pupuhinuhinu |
Gabby Pahinui |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
The Remarkable Voice of Hawaii’s Mahi Beamer, Authentic Hawaiian Songs [with Gabby backing up Mahi Beamer] (Hula Records 409 and Capitol Records 1282 – out-of-print) |
[Pupu Hinuhinu] |
| Hi’ilawe |
Jeff Peterson |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Slack Key Guitar: The Artistry of Jeff Peterson (Palm Records PALM4025) |
|
| K’apana Aloha |
Jeff Peterson |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Slack Key Guitar: The Artistry of Jeff Peterson (Palm Records PALM4025) |
|
| Kalama’ula |
Jeff Peterson |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Slack Key Guitar: The Artistry of Jeff Peterson (Palm Records PALM4025) |
played on the keys of D and G |
| Maluhia Slack Key |
Jeff Peterson |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Slack Key Guitar: The Artistry of Jeff Peterson (Palm Records PALM4025) |
|
| Manoa Rain |
Jeff Peterson |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Slack Key Guitar: The Artistry of Jeff Peterson (Palm Records PALM4025) |
played on the keys of G, B, and A – in this song the guitar is tuned down a half step to sound in the keys of F#, Bb, and Ab. |
| Old Timer’s Hula |
Tommy Solomon |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
|
Reissued on the anthology album The History of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar - Vintage Hawaiian Treasures Vol. 7 (Hana Ola Records 24000), which has 20 historical tracks by nine Slack Key guitarists – in this song is tuned up one half step to sound in the key of Ab. Originally issued on 45-RPM (49th State Records #90B – out-of-print). |
| Aloha Oe |
Winston Tan |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Tea Time at the Moana (Rosewood & Silver Records |
|
| My Little Grass Shack (in Kealakekua Hawai’i) |
Jim Kimo West |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Kimo Style (Westernmost Records WMR-30004-2) |
in this song the guitar is tuned down one half step to sound in the key of F#. |
| The Hawaiian Wedding Song (Ke Kali Ne Au) |
Jim Kimo West |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Kimo Style (Westernmost Records WMR-30004-2) |
in this song the guitar is capoed up one half step to sound in the key of Ab. |
| Richard Boone Slack Key |
Unknown Slack Key Guitarist |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
|
45-RPM (Sounds of Hawaii 45-1000). Tuned up one half step to sound in the key of Ab. and played in the keys of G and C, therefore sounding in the keys of Ab and Eb. |
| Hanalei Bay Blues |
Carlos Andrade (with Na Pali) |
G Wahine (DGDF#BD) |
Na Pali (Awapuhi Records AWA 8538) |
Played in the key of D |
| Ua Mau –Hosana |
Carlos Andrade (with Na Pali) |
G Wahine (DGDF#BD) |
Na Pali (Awapuhi Records AWA 8538) |
Played in the key of D, and capoed up five frets to sound in the key of G. |
| Pailolo |
Keola Beamer |
G Wahine (DGDF#BD) |
Soliloquy – Ka Leo O Loko (Dancing Cat 38012) |
|
| Ka ‘Oni Ne Ka Huila |
Keola Beamer |
G Wahine (DGDF#BD) |
Island Born (`Ohe Records 96118) |
Tuned down one half step to sound in the key of F#. |
| Le’ahi |
Keola Beamer |
G Wahine (DGDF#BD) |
Island Born (`Ohe Records 96118) |
[kahuko over the “e”] |
| Na Ka Pueo |
Keola Beamer |
G Wahine (DGDF#BD) |
Island Born (`Ohe Records 96118) |
Tuned down one half step to sound in the key of F#. |
| True Hawaiian Way |
Keola Beamer |
G Wahine (DGDF#BD) |
Island Born (`Ohe Records 96118) |
Tuned down one half step to sound in the key of F#. |
| Kamakani `Olu `Olu |
Keola Beamer |
G Wahine (DGDF#BD) |
Hawaian Slack Key Guitar [Flexi-disc with the instruction book] (Oak Publications – out-of-print) |
|
| Moani |
The Beamer Brothers (Keola and Kapono Beamer) |
G Wahine (DGDF#BD) |
This Is Our Island Home – We Are Her Sons [with Kapono Beamer] (Music of Polynesia Records 29000) |
With Keola playing in this tuning, tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F, and Kapono in the G Major Tuning (#G1: D–G–D–G–B–D), tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| Whww Ha Swing |
Danny Carvalho |
G Wahine (DGDF#BD) |
Slack Key Journey-On My Way (Lava Rock Music LRM-001) |
|
| Charmarita/Malasadas (Portuguese Folk Song) |
Sonny Chillingworth |
G Wahine (DGDF#BD) |
Sonny Solo (Dancing Cat 38005) |
Tuned down one half step to sound in the key of F#. |
| Hawaiian Lullaby |
Sonny Chillingworth |
G Wahine (DGDF#BD) |
Waimea Cowboy (Lehua Records SLCD 2003) |
|
| Malasadas |
Sonny Chillingworth |
G Wahine (DGDF#BD) |
Waimea Cowboy (Lehua Records SLCD 2003) |
|
| Whee Ha Swing |
Sonny Chillingworth |
G Wahine (DGDF#BD) |
Waimea Cowboy (Lehua Records SLCD 2003) |
|
| Portuguese Folk Song |
Sonny Chillingworth |
G Wahine (DGDF#BD) |
Sonny Chillingworth (Lehua Records 2014) |
Tuned down one half step to sound in the key of F#. |
| Whee Ha Swing |
Sonny Chillingworth |
G Wahine (DGDF#BD) |
Sonny (Poki Records 9025 – out-of-print) |
This track also appears on the anthology recording Slack Key Giants (Pumehana Records 4916). |
| Slack Key II |
Sonny Chillingworth |
G Wahine (DGDF#BD) |
Hawaii Aloha: Echoes of Old Hawaii [Anthology Recording] (Waikiki Records 107) |
(title given on the album jacket) [on the inner sleeve of the LP the title is Slack Key] – Also issued on 45-RPM under the real title, Whee Ha Swing (Waikiki Records 45-571 – out-of-print) |
| 2 Song Medley: Whee-Ha Swing/Hula Blues |
Sonny Chillingworth |
G Wahine (DGDF#BD) |
Waikiki Swings (Hula Records 520 – out-of-print) |
Whee Ha Swing is tuned up two half steps to sound in the key of A. The other song in the medley, Hula Blues, is in the G Major Tuning (#G1: (D–G–D–G–B–D) tuned up two half steps to sound in the key of A. |
| Pa`ahana |
Sonny Chillingworth |
G Wahine (DGDF#BD) |
Leinaala Haili [backing up Leinaala Haili] (Lehua Records 7007) |
|
| Sinking Into the Blue |
Pat Cockett (with Na Pali) |
G Wahine (DGDF#BD) |
Na Pali - Pacific Tunings (Awapuhi Records 101) |
|
| Wela E |
Pat Cockett (with Na Pali) |
G Wahine (DGDF#BD) |
Na Pali (Awapuhi Records AWA 8538) |
|
| Opihi Momona Nui |
Nolan Hao |
G Wahine (DGDF#BD) |
The Ho`aikanes Present Nolan Hao – Ki Ho`alu on the Back Porch (Kahanu Records 1017-out-of-print) |
|
| Punahele |
Nolan Hao |
G Wahine (DGDF#BD) |
The Ho`aikanes Present Nolan Hao – Ki Ho`alu on the Back Porch (Kahanu Records 1017-out-of-print) |
|
| Sky’s Kiho`alu |
Al Ka’ai |
G Wahine (DGDF#BD) |
Al Kaai and Friends – Something Old, Something New (Kahuna Records 1015-out-of-print) |
|
| Ki Ho`alu |
Led Kaapana |
G Wahine (DGDF#BD) |
Led Live – Solo (Dancing Cat 38008) |
|
| Whee Ha Swing |
Led Kaapana |
G Wahine (DGDF#BD) |
Led Live – Solo (Dancing Cat 38008) |
|
| Whee Ha Swing |
Led Kaapana |
G Wahine (DGDF#BD) |
Lima Wela! (Leahi Records 2001 – reissued on Shaka Records SCD 3003) |
|
| Kiho Alu |
Led Kaapana |
G Wahine (DGDF#BD) |
Hui Ohana [with the group Hui Ohana—the 1986 reunion album] (Paradise Records 920) |
Capoed up to the forth fret to sound in the key of B. |
| Slack Key #2 |
Led Kaapana |
G Wahine (DGDF#BD) |
Ikona – Ku Lua O Ka Manau`a [with the group I Kona] (Pumehana Records 4922) |
(Freight Train) |
| Waipio Valley Song |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
G Wahine (DGDF#BD) |
Footprints in the Poi – George Kahumoku Jr. Live !! (Kealia Farms Record Company FKRC 1011) |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| Punahele |
Ray Kane |
G Wahine (DGDF#BD) |
Punahele (Dancing Cat 38001) |
|
| Wa`ahila |
Ray Kane |
G Wahine (DGDF#BD) |
Wa`ahila (Dancing Cat 38003) |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| Hi`ilawe |
Ray Kane |
G Wahine (DGDF#BD) |
Nanakuli’s Raymond Kane (Tradewinds Records 1130 - reissued on CD on Hana Ola Records [HOCD 52000], with the title THE LEGENDARY RAY KANE –OLD STYLE SLACK KEY – THE COMPLETE EARLY RECORDINGS) |
|
| Wa`ahila |
Ray Kane |
G Wahine (DGDF#BD) |
Nanakuli’s Raymond Kane (Tradewinds Records 1130 - reissued on CD on Hana Ola Records [HOCD 52000], with the title THE LEGENDARY RAY KANE –OLD STYLE SLACK KEY – THE COMPLETE EARLY RECORDINGS) |
|
| Punahele |
Ray Kane |
G Wahine (DGDF#BD) |
Slack Key [with the black and white cover, which also has tracks by Slack Key guitarist Slack Key guitarist Leonard Kwan] (Tradewinds Records 106 - reissued on CD on Hana Ola Records [HOCD 52000], with the title THE LEGENDARY RAY KANE –OLD STYLE SLACK KEY – THE COMPLETE EARLY RECORDINGS) |
This track also appears on the anthology album Party Songs Hawaiian Style, Volume 2 (Tradewinds Records 104) – Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F |
| Wa`ahila |
Ray Kane |
G Wahine (DGDF#BD) |
- [on the album Party Songs Hawaiian Style, Volume 2, this same track is incorrectly pitched down three half steps to sound in the key of E] |
This song also appears on the album Evening in the Islands [anthology album] (Tradewinds 113 – out-of-print), with the title Wa`ahila Slack Key – Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F |
| Punahele |
Abe Keala (with Da Blahlas) |
G Wahine (DGDF#BD) |
Ke Aloha O Ku`u Kamakai`i (Kahanu Records 1016) |
|
| Punahele |
John Keawe |
G Wahine (DGDF#BD) |
Ahuele (Homestead Productions 1002 |
|
| Kiholo Bay |
John Keawe |
G Wahine (DGDF#BD) |
Aloha Kaikua’ana (Homestead Productions 1006) |
|
| Kohala Charmarita |
George Kuo |
G Wahine (DGDF#BD) |
Nahenahe – Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar (Hula Records 576) |
(ONE OF THE PREMIER SONGS IN THIS TUNING) |
| Old Paniolo |
George Kuo |
G Wahine (DGDF#BD) |
Aloha No Na Kupuna - Love of the Elders (Dancing Cat 38009) |
|
| Kohala Charmarita |
George Kuo |
G Wahine (DGDF#BD) |
O Ke Aumoe: Night of the Slack Key Guitar (Winter & Winter Records W&W 910 142-2) |
|
| Whee Ha Swing |
George Kuo |
G Wahine (DGDF#BD) |
Hui Aloha [As part of the band Hui Aloha, with Slack Key guitarist Dennis Kamakahi, bassist Martin Pahinui and ukelele player David Kamakahi] (Dancing Cat 38009) |
With George playing double neck guitar with the 6 string neck in this tuning and the 12 string neck in C Mauna Loa Tuning (#C22: C–G–E–G–A–E), and Dennis Kamakahi in G Major Tuning (#G1: D–G–D–G–B–D). |
| Opihi Momona Nui |
Leonard Kwan |
G Wahine (DGDF#BD) |
Slack Key [with the red cover] (Tradewinds Records 103 - reissued on CD on Hana Ola Records [HOCD 53000], with the title LEONARD KWAN –SLACK KEY MASTER – THE COMPLETE EARLY RECORDINGS) |
|
| Old Mauna Loa |
Leonard Kwan |
G Wahine (DGDF#BD) |
The Old Way (Tradewinds Records 1128 - reissued on CD on Hana Ola Records [HOCD 53000], with the title LEONARD KWAN –SLACK KEY MASTER – THE COMPLETE EARLY RECORDINGS) |
[the original album credits erroneously say this song is in Old Mauna Loa Tuning (# G11: D-G-D-E-A-E). Leonard did record this song in the Old Mauna Loa Tuning on Ke`ala’s Mele (Dancing Cat 38004). [format these lines] |
| New `Opihi Moemoe #3 |
Leonard Kwan |
G Wahine (DGDF#BD) |
Ke`ala’s Mele (Dancing Cat 38004) |
|
| Slack Key Serenade |
Leonard Kwan |
G Wahine (DGDF#BD) |
Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Masters Collection, Vol. 2 (Dancing Cat 38046) |
With Leonard playing in this tuning tuned down three half steps to sound in the key of E, and Ozzie Kotani on second guitar in the G Major Tuning (#G1: D–G–D–G–B–D), also tuned down three half steps to sound in the key of E. |
| Salomila/New `Opihi Moemoe |
Leonard Kwan |
G Wahine (DGDF#BD) |
Black Sand (Dancing Cat 38015) -[Slack Key guitarist Led Kaapana’s album] |
With Leonard in this tuning, and Led Kaapana on second guitar in the G Major Tuning (#G1: D–G–D–G–B–D). |
| Maunaloa |
Elmer Kohala Lim (with The Lim Family) |
G Wahine (DGDF#BD) |
Pua Olena – The Flower Song (Pumehana Records 4920) |
|
| Punahele |
Elmer Kohala Lim (with The Lim Family) |
G Wahine (DGDF#BD) |
Pua Olena – The Flower Song (Pumehana Records 4920) |
|
| Ka Manu |
Auntie Alice Namekelua |
G Wahine (DGDF#BD) |
Auntie Alice Namekelua (Hula Records 552 – out-of-print) |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| Ka`ahumanu |
Auntie Alice Namekelua |
G Wahine (DGDF#BD) |
Auntie Alice Namekelua (Hula Records 552 – out-of-print) |
Tuned down three half steps to sound in the key of E. |
| Paniolo Slack-Key |
Auntie Alice Namekelua |
G Wahine (DGDF#BD) |
Auntie Alice Namekelua (Hula Records 552 – out-of-print) |
Tuned down three half steps to sound in the key of E. |
| Waipi`o Paka`alana |
Auntie Alice Namekelua |
G Wahine (DGDF#BD) |
Auntie Alice Namekelua (Hula Records 552 – out-of-print) |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of E. |
| Simple Slack |
Hiram Olsen [with the Hiram Olsen Trio] |
G Wahine (DGDF#BD) |
Slack Key Special (MARC Records 510) |
|
| 2 Song Medley: Opihi Moe Moe Whee Ha Swin |
Cyril Pahinui |
G Wahine (DGDF#BD) |
Malie (Panini Records 1011 – out-of-print) |
g – With Cyril playing Whee Ha Swing in this tuning, capoed up two frets to sound in the key of A, and Peter Moon playing the first part of this medley, Opihi Moe Moe, in the G Major Tuning (#G1: D–G–D–G–B–D), also capoed up two frets to sound in the key of A. |
| Ka Ua Noe (The Misty Rain) |
Gabby Pahinui |
G Wahine (DGDF#BD) |
Two Slack Key Guitars [with Atta Isaacs] (Tradewinds Records 5524) |
A Slack Key duet with Gabby playing in this tuning, and Atta Isaacs playing in the G Major Tuning (#G1: D–G–D–G–B–D). [On the cassette tape issue of this album, this song is unfortunately sped up to sound in the key of A, and, on the first CD reissue of this album, this song was erroneously labeled as March Medley]. This track has also been reissued on the album reissued as THE LEGENDARY ATTA ISAACS– INNOVATIVE HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY GUITAR MASTER (Hana Ola Records HOCD 84000). |
| Whee Ha Swing |
Jeff Peterson |
G Wahine (DGDF#BD) |
Slack Key Guitar: The Artistry of Jeff Peterson (Palm Records PALM4025) |
|
| Goin’ Upcountry |
Jim Kimo West |
G Wahine (DGDF#BD) |
Kimo Style (Westernmost Records WMR-30004-2) |
|
| Papakolea |
Sonny Chillingworth |
G Mauna Loa (DGDDGD) |
Sonny Solo, Volume 1 (Dancing Cat 38005) |
|
| Key Kaholu |
Sonny Chillingworth |
G Mauna Loa (DGDDGD) |
Sonny Chillingworth (Lehua Records 2014 – out-of-print) |
|
| Papakolea |
Sonny Chillingworth |
G Mauna Loa (DGDDGD) |
Sonny Chillingworth (Lehua Records 2014 – out-of-print) |
|
| `Auhea `Oe E Sanoe |
Stephen Kauhane |
G Mauna Loa (DGDDGD) |
`Auhea `Oe E Sanoe – Field Recordings of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar [Anthology Recording] (Topsoil Records 7046) – For ordering contact Mika`ele Mike McClellan, c/o Bartlett & Company, Box 10461, Portland, OR 97210. |
|
| Sanoe |
Stephen Kauhane |
G Mauna Loa (DGDDGD) |
`Auhea `Oe E Sanoe – Field Recordings of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar [Anthology Recording] (Topsoil Records 7046) – For ordering contact Mika`ele Mike McClellan, c/o Bartlett & Company, Box 10461, Portland, OR 97210. |
|
| 2 Song Medley: Papakolea/Key Mauna Loa |
Slack Key Guitarist Unknown (with The Kona Polynesians) |
G Mauna Loa (DGDDGD) |
Authentic Music Of Kauai – Maui, Hawaii [Anthology Album] (Waikiki Records 112) |
|
| Ki Ho`alu |
Leonard Kwan |
A6: E-A-E-E-A-E |
The Old Way (Tradewinds Records 1128 - reissued on CD on Hana Ola Records [HOCD 53000], with the title LEONARD KWAN –SLACK KEY MASTER – THE COMPLETE EARLY RECORDINGS) |
|
| Maori Brown Eyes |
Sonny Chillingworth |
Maori Brown Eyes (DGDEGD) |
Sonny Solo, Volume 1 (Dancing Cat 38005) |
|
| Maori Brown Eyes |
Leonard Kwan |
Maori Brown Eyes (DGDEGD) |
Slack Key [with the red cover] (Tradewinds Records 103 - reissued on CD on Hana Ola Records [HOCD 53000], with the title LEONARD KWAN –SLACK KEY MASTER – THE COMPLETE EARLY RECORDINGS) |
|
| 2 Song Medley: E Lili`u E/Ki Ho`alu |
Leonard Kwan |
Maori Brown Eyes (DGDEGD) |
Ke`ala’s Mele (Dancing Cat 38004) |
[add kahako above I and O in “KI HO’ALU] |
| Ka Hula a`o Keli |
Leonard Kwan |
Maori Brown Eyes (DGDEGD) |
Some New Things! Ki Ho`alu: He Mau Mea Hou! (Topsoil Records 9083) |
|
| Isa Lei |
Jim Kimo West |
Kimo’s Mahoe (CGDGGD) |
Coconut Hat (Westernmost Records 30001) |
Capoed up two frets to sound in the key of A. |
| Lanikele |
Jim Kimo West |
Kimo’s Mahoe (CGDGGD) |
Coconut Hat (Westernmost Records 30001) |
|
| Kohala No |
Jim Kimo West |
Kimo’s Mahoe (CGDGGD) |
Slack Key West (Westernmost Records WMR-30002-2) |
Capoed up two frets to sound in the key of A. |
| Hana Hou Down |
Jim Kimo West |
Kimo’s Mahoe (CGDGGD) |
Slack Key West (Westernmost Records WMR-30002-2) |
Tuned down one half step to sound in the key of F#. |
| Daydream at Jumbo Rocks |
Jim Kimo West |
Kimo’s Mahoe (CGDGGD) |
Guitar Stories - Slack Key & Beyond West (Westernmost Records WMR-3006-2) |
|
| My Yellow Ginger Lei |
Alika (Alex) Ngum |
Alika's Mauna Loa (DGDDF#C#) |
|
To be issued on a future recording on Dancing Cat Records. |
| Old Mauna Loa |
Leonard Kwan |
Old Mauna Loa (DGDEAD) |
Ke`ala’s Mele (Dancing Cat 38004) |
|
| Noho Paipai (Rocking Chair Hula) |
Leonard Kwan |
Old Mauna Loa (DGDEAD) |
Party Songs Hawaiian Style, Volume 1 [backing up The Kamaha`os Trio and Bob Pauhale Davis] [Anthology Album] (Tradewinds Records 5502 this song is reissued on CD on Hana Ola Records [HOCD 53000], with the title LEONARD KWAN –SLACK KEY MASTER – THE COMPLETE EARLY RECORDINGS) |
|
| Green Rose Hula |
Sonny Chillingworth |
Ni'ihau (CGDEAD) |
Ka`aina O Hawai`i (Lehua Records 2040 – out-of-print) |
Another version of Green Rose Hula will be released on a future recording on Dancing Cat Records. |
| For Sweetheart Grandma |
Keola Beamer |
G6th (DGDGBE) |
Mauna Kea (White Mountain Journal) (Dancing Cat 38011) |
Capoed up to the second fret to sound in the key of A. |
| Hi`ilawe |
Keola Beamer |
G6th (DGDGBE) |
Mauna Kea (White Mountain Journal) (Dancing Cat 38011) |
|
| Ka Makani `Ula`ula |
Keola Beamer |
G6th (DGDGBE) |
Soliloquy – Ka Leo O Loko (Dancing Cat 38012) |
|
| Sunflower |
Keola Beamer |
G6th (DGDGBE) |
Mohala Hou - Music of the Hawaiian Renaissance (‘Ohe Records 96120) |
Played in the key of D |
| Laid Back Slack |
Cindy Combs |
G6th (DGDGBE) |
Sunny Rain (Dancing Cat 88697-09883-3) |
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| Namolokama |
Cindy Combs |
G6th (DGDGBE) |
Sunny Rain (Dancing Cat 88697-09883-3) |
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| Mauna Loa |
Cindy Combs |
G6th (DGDGBE) |
Sunny Rain (Dancing Cat 88697-09883-3) |
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| Pakala |
Cindy Combs |
G6th (DGDGBE) |
Sunny Rain (Dancing Cat 88697-09883-3) |
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| Sunny Rain |
Cindy Combs |
G6th (DGDGBE) |
Sunny Rain (Dancing Cat 88697-09883-3) |
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| Hi`ilawe |
Cindy Combs |
G6th (DGDGBE) |
Slack Key Lady (Dancing Cat 38041) |
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| Kalena Kai |
Cindy Combs |
G6th (DGDGBE) |
Slack Key Lady (Dancing Cat 38041) |
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| Makani `Ula `Ula |
Cindy Combs |
G6th (DGDGBE) |
Slack Key Lady (Dancing Cat 38041) |
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| The Hula Blues |
Cindy Combs |
G6th (DGDGBE) |
Moonrise Music (Pule 2015) |
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| Ka Eleweka |
Cindy Combs |
G6th (DGDGBE) |
Moonrise Music (Pule 2015) |
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| Ku’u Lei Awapuhi |
Cindy Combs |
G6th (DGDGBE) |
Moonrise Music (Pule 2015) |
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| Maori Brown Eyes |
Cindy Combs |
G6th (DGDGBE) |
Moonrise Music (Pule 2015) |
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| My Yellow Ginger Lei |
Cindy Combs |
G6th (DGDGBE) |
Moonrise Music (Pule 2015) |
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| Na Ka Pueo |
Cindy Combs |
G6th (DGDGBE) |
Moonrise Music (Pule 2015) |
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| Po Lani |
Cindy Combs |
G6th (DGDGBE) |
Moonrise Music (Pule 2015) |
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| Pure Love |
Pekelo Cosma |
G6th (DGDGBE) |
Going to Hana Maui (Hulali Records 001) |
Capoed up one fret to sound in the key of Ab. |
| Hi`ilawe/Yellow Bird |
Hal Kinnaman |
G6th (DGDGBE) |
Early Hawaiian Slack Key Melodies for Guitar [with instruction book] (Ho`ike Publications, P.O. Box 159, Kihei, HI 96753) |
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| Aloha Oe |
Daniel Ho |
Kilauea (DGCGBE) |
The Voyage Home (Aire 81998) |
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| Hawaii Aloha |
Daniel Ho |
Kilauea (DGCGBE) |
The Voyage Home (Aire 81998) |
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| Hawaii Ponoi |
Daniel Ho |
Kilauea (DGCGBE) |
The Voyage Home (Aire 81998) |
Played in the key of C. |
| Kanaka Wai Wai |
Daniel Ho |
Kilauea (DGCGBE) |
The Voyage Home (Aire 81998) |
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| Lahainaluna |
Daniel Ho |
Kilauea (DGCGBE) |
The Voyage Home (Aire 81998) |
Tuned down one half step to sound in the key of F#. |
| Pearly Shells |
Daniel Ho |
Kilauea (DGCGBE) |
The Voyage Home (Aire 81998) |
tuned down one half step to sound in the key of F#. |
| I Kela Apopo (Tomorrow) |
Ozzie Kotani |
G Sixth (DGDEBD) |
Island View (issued on Ozzie Kotani’s own label – www.ozziekotani.com) |
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| Kona Hema |
Ozzie Kotani |
G Sixth (DGDEBD) |
Island View (issued on Ozzie Kotani’s own label – www.ozziekotani.com) |
Tuned down three half steps to sound in the key of E. |
| Aloha Slack Key |
Ozzie Kotani |
G Sixth (DGDEBD) |
Island View (issued on Ozzie Kotani’s own label – www.ozziekotani.com) |
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| Hawai’i Aloha |
Ozzie Kotani |
G Sixth (DGDEBD) |
Island View (issued on Ozzie Kotani’s own label – www.ozziekotani.com) |
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| Olapa Ka Uila i Kane’ohe |
Keola Beamer |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Island Born (`Ohe Records 96118) |
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| Song for Allie |
Danny Carvalho |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Slack Key Journey-On My Way (Lava Rock Music LRM-001) |
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| Keali’i’s Mele |
Danny Carvalho |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Slack Key Journey-On My Way (Lava Rock Music LRM-001) |
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| Aia Hiki Mai |
Danny Carvalho |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Somewhere (Lava Rock Music LRM-002) |
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| Holoholo |
Danny Carvalho |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Somewhere (Lava Rock Music LRM-002) |
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| Kanaka Waiwai |
Danny Carvalho |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Somewhere (Lava Rock Music LRM-002) |
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| Song for Allie |
Danny Carvalho |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Slack Key Kings (Rhythm & Roots Records RR-0310) – compilation album |
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| Sweet Tubarose |
Atta Isaacs, Jr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
He Mele Ku`u Pu`u Wai (backing up Leilani Sharpe Mendez) (IL 001) |
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| How’d You Do |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Atta (Tradewinds Records 1126 - reissued as THE LEGENDARY ATTA ISAACS– INNOVATIVE HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY GUITAR MASTER (Hana Ola Records HOCD 96000). |
Played in the key of F. |
| Hualalai |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Atta (Tradewinds Records 1126 - reissued as THE LEGENDARY ATTA ISAACS– INNOVATIVE HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY GUITAR MASTER (Hana Ola Records HOCD 96000). |
Played in the keys of C and F. |
| Ke Anuenue |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Atta (Tradewinds Records 1126 - reissued as THE LEGENDARY ATTA ISAACS– INNOVATIVE HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY GUITAR MASTER (Hana Ola Records HOCD 96000). |
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| Kohala March |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Atta (Tradewinds Records 1126 - reissued as THE LEGENDARY ATTA ISAACS– INNOVATIVE HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY GUITAR MASTER (Hana Ola Records HOCD 96000). |
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| Kokohi -Moani Ke Ala |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Atta (Tradewinds Records 1126 - reissued as THE LEGENDARY ATTA ISAACS– INNOVATIVE HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY GUITAR MASTER (Hana Ola Records HOCD 96000). |
Played in the keys of C and F. |
| Kolopa |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Atta (Tradewinds Records 1126 - reissued as THE LEGENDARY ATTA ISAACS– INNOVATIVE HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY GUITAR MASTER (Hana Ola Records HOCD 96000). |
Played in the keys of C and G. |
| Mele Li`i |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Atta (Tradewinds Records 1126 - reissued as THE LEGENDARY ATTA ISAACS– INNOVATIVE HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY GUITAR MASTER (Hana Ola Records HOCD 96000). |
Played in the key of F. |
| I’m-A-Livin’ On-A-Easy |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Two Slack Key Guitars [with Gabby Pahinui] (Tradewinds Records 1124) |
Played in the keys of C and G - [and Gabby Pahiniu plays second guitar in the C Mauna Loa Tuning (#C-22: C-G-E-G-A-E)]. |
| Ke Oni Nei Ka Huila |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Two Slack Key Guitars [with Gabby Pahinui] (Tradewinds Records 1124) |
(Luau Hula) - [and Gabby Pahiniu plays the lead guitar in the C Mauna Loa Tuning (#C-22: C-G-E-G-A-E)]. |
| Keali`i’s Mele |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Two Slack Key Guitars [with Gabby Pahinui] (Tradewinds Records 1124) |
[and Gabby Pahiniu plays second guitar in the C Wahine Tuning (#C-11: C-G-E-G-B-E)] – this track has also been reissued on the album THE LEGENDARY ATTA ISAACS– INNOVATIVE HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY GUITAR MASTER (Hana Ola Records HOCD 96000) |
| Leaping Loli |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Two Slack Key Guitars [with Gabby Pahinui] (Tradewinds Records 1124) |
[and Gabby Pahiniu plays second guitar in the C Wahine Tuning (#C-11: C-G-E-G-B-E)]. |
| Manuela Boy |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Two Slack Key Guitars [with Gabby Pahinui] (Tradewinds Records 1124) |
Played in the keys of C and G - [and Gabby Pahiniu plays second guitar in the G Major Tuning (#G-1: D-G-D-G-B-D)]. |
| March Medley: Aia Hiki Mai/Haili Po Ika Lehua |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Two Slack Key Guitars [with Gabby Pahinui] (Tradewinds Records 1124) |
[and Gabby Pahiniu plays second guitar in the C Wahine Tuning (#C-11: C-G-E-G-B-E)] - [incorrectly called Ku’u Hua Aloha on the Tradewinds Records CD]. |
| Noho Au A Kupa |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Two Slack Key Guitars [with Gabby Pahinui] (Tradewinds Records 1124) |
Played in the keys of D and C - [and Gabby Pahiniu plays second guitar in the C Wahine Tuning (#C-11: C-G-E-G-B-E)] – this track has also been reissued on the album THE LEGENDARY ATTA ISAACS– INNOVATIVE HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY GUITAR MASTER (Hana Ola Records HOCD 96000). |
| Po La`ila`i |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Two Slack Key Guitars [with Gabby Pahinui] (Tradewinds Records 1124) |
Played in the keys of C, A and F - [and Gabby Pahiniu plays second guitar in the C Wahine Tuning (#C-11: C-G-E-G-B-E)]. |
| Vaya Con Dios |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Two Slack Key Guitars [with Gabby Pahinui] (Tradewinds Records 1124) |
Played in the keys of C and D - [and Gabby Pahiniu plays second guitar in the C Wahine Tuning (#C-11: C-G-E-G-B-E)]. |
| Wahine U`i E |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Two Slack Key Guitars [with Gabby Pahinui] (Tradewinds Records 1124) |
[and Gabby Pahiniu plays second guitar in the C Mauna Loa Tuning (#C-22: C-G-E-G-A-E)]. |
| Waltz Medley: Uluhua Waie Au/Pulupe/Sweet Lei Mamo |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Two Slack Key Guitars [with Gabby Pahinui] (Tradewinds Records 1124) |
Played in the keys of G, F and C - [and Gabby Pahiniu plays second guitar in the C Wahine Tuning (#C-11: C-G-E-G-B-E)] – this track has also been reissued on the album THE LEGENDARY ATTA ISAACS– INNOVATIVE HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY GUITAR MASTER (Hana Ola Records HOCD 96000). |
| Alekoki |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Slack Key & Steel Guitar Instrumentals, Volume 1 (formerly titled Kani Ka Pila! Volume 1) [with The Maile Serenaders (Eddie Kamae & The Sons of Hawai’i)] (Hula Records 517) |
Played in the keys of C and F. |
| He’eia |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Slack Key & Steel Guitar Instrumentals, Volume 1 (formerly titled Kani Ka Pila! Volume 1) [with The Maile Serenaders (Eddie Kamae & The Sons of Hawai’i)] (Hula Records 517) |
Played in the keys of C and D. |
| Hi`ilawe |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Slack Key & Steel Guitar Instrumentals, Volume 1 (formerly titled Kani Ka Pila! Volume 1) [with The Maile Serenaders (Eddie Kamae & The Sons of Hawai’i)] (Hula Records 517) |
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| Hanohano Hanalei |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Slack Key & Steel Guitar Instrumentals, Volume 1 (formerly titled Kani Ka Pila! Volume 1) [with The Maile Serenaders (Eddie Kamae & The Sons of Hawai’i)] (Hula Records 517) |
Played in the keys of C and F. |
| Kona Hema |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Slack Key & Steel Guitar Instrumentals, Volume 1 (formerly titled Kani Ka Pila! Volume 1) [with The Maile Serenaders (Eddie Kamae & The Sons of Hawai’i)] (Hula Records 517) |
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| Kona Kai `Opua |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Slack Key & Steel Guitar Instrumentals, Volume 1 (formerly titled Kani Ka Pila! Volume 1) [with The Maile Serenaders (Eddie Kamae & The Sons of Hawai’i)] (Hula Records 517) |
Played in the key of F. |
| Moku Kai Kahi |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Slack Key & Steel Guitar Instrumentals, Volume 1 (formerly titled Kani Ka Pila! Volume 1) [with The Maile Serenaders (Eddie Kamae & The Sons of Hawai’i)] (Hula Records 517) |
Played in the keys of C and A minor. |
| Nani Ko`olau |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Slack Key & Steel Guitar Instrumentals, Volume 1 (formerly titled Kani Ka Pila! Volume 1) [with The Maile Serenaders (Eddie Kamae & The Sons of Hawai’i)] (Hula Records 517) |
Played in the keys of C and F. This track also appears on the anthology recording We Are Hawaii [backing up The Maile Serenaders] (Hula Records 21). |
| `Ula Noweo |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Slack Key & Steel Guitar Instrumentals, Volume 1 (formerly titled Kani Ka Pila! Volume 1) [with The Maile Serenaders (Eddie Kamae & The Sons of Hawai’i)] (Hula Records 517) |
|
| ‘Ulile E |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Slack Key & Steel Guitar Instrumentals, Volume 1 (formerly titled Kani Ka Pila! Volume 1) [with The Maile Serenaders (Eddie Kamae & The Sons of Hawai’i)] (Hula Records 517) |
Played in the keys of C and D |
| Kona Kai `Opua |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Slack Key & Steel Guitar Instrumentals, Volume 1 (formerly titled Kani Ka Pila! Volume 1) [with The Maile Serenaders (Eddie Kamae & The Sons of Hawai’i)] (Hula Records 517) |
and Nani Ko`olau also appear on Gabby Pahinui “Best Of” recording, Ka Makana a [kahuko over the “a”] Pahinui [The Gift of Pahinui] (Hula Records 578), erroneously attributed to Gabby Pahinui instead of Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
| Ke Kumuhana Nui |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Alvin Kaleolani Isaacs & Sons [with Alvin, Barney, and Norman Isaacs] (Lilinoe Records 101 – out-of-print) |
|
| Beautiful Ke Ala |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
This Is Eddie Kamae & the Sons of Hawaii [with Eddie Kamae & The Sons of Hawaii] (Hula Records 513 – out-of-print) |
Played in the keys of G and C. |
| Ko Hanu Ka`u E Li`a Nei |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
This Is Eddie Kamae & the Sons of Hawaii [with Eddie Kamae & The Sons of Hawaii] (Hula Records 513 – out-of-print) |
|
| 2 Song Medley: Kaimana Hila/Waikapu Medley |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
15 Hawaiian Favorites (backing up Poki San) – Also issued with the title Instrumental Hawaiian Favorites – Poki San & Friends (Poki Records 9002 – out-of-print). |
Played in the keys of C and Eb |
| Pua Maemae |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Rabbit Island Music Festival [backing up Gabby Pahinui] (Panini Records 1004) |
With Gabby Pahinui on 12 string guitar in C Wahine Tuning (#C11: C–G–E–G–B–E). |
| Kaua’i Beauty |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Rabbit Island Music Festival [backing up Gabby Pahinui] (Panini Records 1004) |
Atta plays the introduction and the ending on the nylon string guitar in the Standard Tuning (#C33: E-A-D-G-B-E), playing in the keys of A minor and C in the introduction. Gabby Pahunui plays the 12 string guitar in the C Wahine Tuning (#C11: C-G-E-G-B-E). |
| Aloha Ka Manini |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
The Gabby Pahinui HAwaiian Band – Volume 1 [backing up Gabby Pahinui] (Panini Records 1007; also issued on Warner Brothers Records 3023 – out-of-print) |
Gabby Pahinui also plays the 12-string guitar in C Mauna Loa Tuning (#C22: C–G–E–G–A–E). |
| Ka Moana Nui |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
The Gabby Pahinui HAwaiian Band – Volume 1 [backing up Gabby Pahinui] (Panini Records 1007; also issued on Warner Brothers Records 3023 – out-of-print) |
Gabby Pahinui also plays the 12-string guitar in C Mauna Loa Tuning (#C22: C–G–E–G–A–E). |
| Moani Ke’ala |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
The Gabby Pahinui HAwaiian Band – Volume 1 [backing up Gabby Pahinui] (Panini Records 1007; also issued on Warner Brothers Records 3023 – out-of-print) |
Gabby Pahinui also plays the 12-string guitar in C Mauna Loa Tuning (#C22: C–G–E–G–A–E). |
| Wahine U`i |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
The Gabby Pahinui HAwaiian Band – Volume 1 [backing up Gabby Pahinui] (Panini Records 1007; also issued on Warner Brothers Records 3023 – out-of-print) |
Gabby Pahinui also plays the 12-string guitar in C Wahine Tuning (#C11: C–G–E–G–B–E). |
| How’d Ya Do |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
The Gabby Pahinui Hawaiian Band – Volume 2 (Panini Records 1008) |
Atta is featured on this song, playing in the keys of F and Bb |
| Po Mahina |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
The Gabby Pahinui Hawaiian Band – Volume 2 (Panini Records 1008) |
With Gabby Pahinui playing the 12 string guitar in the C Mauna Loa Tuning (C22: C-G-E-G-A-E) |
| Pua Kukui |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
The Gabby Pahinui Hawaiian Band – Volume 2 (Panini Records 1008) |
With Gabby Pahinui playing the 12 string guitar in the C Mauna Loa Tuning (C22: C-G-E-G-A-E) |
| Ka Moa`e |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Gabby (the “Brown Album) [backing up Gabby Pahinui] (Panini Records 1002) |
Atta plays the six string guitar solo, tuned down four half steps to sound in the key of Ab. Gabby Pahinui plays the 12 string guitar in C Wahine Tuning (#C11: C-G-E-G-B-E), tuned down four half steps to sound in the key of Ab. |
| Lei Ohu |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Gabby (the “Brown Album) [backing up Gabby Pahinui] (Panini Records 1002) |
Atta plays the six string guitar, tuned down one half step to sound in the key of B, and fingered in the key of E, and in the key of C for his instrumental solo, therefore sounding in the key on B, and in the key of C for his instrumental solo. Gabby Pahinui plays the 12 string guitar in C Wahine Tuning (#C11: C-G-E-G-B-E), tuned down one half steps to sound in the key of B, and fingered in the keys of E and C, therefore sounding in the keys of Eb and B. |
| 2 Song Medley: Hi`ilawe–1947/Luau Hula |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Gabby (the “Brown Album) [backing up Gabby Pahinui] (Panini Records 1002) |
on Luau Hula only, Atta plays the six string guitar tuned down four half steps to sound in the key of Ab, fingering in the key of C, and the key of F for his instrumental solo, therefore sounding in the key of Ab, and in the key of Db for his instrumental solo. Gabby Pahinui plays the 12 string guitar in C Wahine Tuning (#C11: C–G–E–G–B–E), tuned down four half steps to sound in the key of Ab, and fingered in the keys of C and F, therefore sounding in the keys of Ab and Db. |
| Green Rose Hula |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
The New Hawaiian Band [with the New Hawaiian Band] (Classic Collector Series Volume 7 12000 – reissued – originally issued on Trim Records 1975) |
Played in the keys of C and F. This track has also been reissued on the album THE LEGENDARY ATTA ISAACS– INNOVATIVE HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY GUITAR MASTER (Hana Ola Records HOCD 84000). |
| Haole Hula |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
The New Hawaiian Band [with the New Hawaiian Band] (Classic Collector Series Volume 7 12000 – reissued – originally issued on Trim Records 1975) |
Played in the key of G. |
| Kekaupu (Love Song) |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
The New Hawaiian Band [with the New Hawaiian Band] (Classic Collector Series Volume 7 12000 – reissued – originally issued on Trim Records 1975) |
this track has also been reissued on the album THE LEGENDARY ATTA ISAACS– INNOVATIVE HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY GUITAR MASTER (Hana Ola Records HOCD 84000). |
| 2 Song Medley: Maikai Makani/Kui Au ( |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
The New Hawaiian Band [with the New Hawaiian Band] (Classic Collector Series Volume 7 12000 – reissued – originally issued on Trim Records 1975) |
aka Maika’i Ka Makani ‘O Kohala/ Moani Ke Ala)– Played in the keys of C and F. This track has also been reissued on the album THE LEGENDARY ATTA ISAACS– INNOVATIVE HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY GUITAR MASTER (Hana Ola Records HOCD 84000). |
| Lahaina Luna |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Hauoli [with the ensemble Hauoli] (Sounds of Hawaii 5026 – out-of-print) |
this track has also been reissued on the album THE LEGENDARY ATTA ISAACS– INNOVATIVE HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY GUITAR MASTER (Hana Ola Records HOCD 84000). |
| Akaka Falls |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Hauoli [with the ensemble Hauoli] (Sounds of Hawaii 5026 – out-of-print) |
Played in the key of A, D, and C (Atta’s solo is in the key of D) - This track has also been reissued on the album THE LEGENDARY ATTA ISAACS– INNOVATIVE HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY GUITAR MASTER (Hana Ola Records HOCD 84000). |
| Come My House |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Kuhio Beach Girl (Tradewinds Records 1123) [backing up Linda Dela Cruz] - [these same tracks appear on “best of” album, Best of Linda (Tradewinds Records 2201) |
Played in the keys of C and D. |
| Do I Deserve It? |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Kuhio Beach Girl (Tradewinds Records 1123) [backing up Linda Dela Cruz] - [these same tracks appear on “best of” album, Best of Linda (Tradewinds Records 2201) |
|
| Mama |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Kuhio Beach Girl (Tradewinds Records 1123) [backing up Linda Dela Cruz] - [these same tracks appear on “best of” album, Best of Linda (Tradewinds Records 2201) |
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| Marcella Wahine |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Kuhio Beach Girl (Tradewinds Records 1123) [backing up Linda Dela Cruz] - [these same tracks appear on “best of” album, Best of Linda (Tradewinds Records 2201) |
Played in the key of D |
| Hilo March |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Steel Guitar Hawaiian Style [backing up Jerry Byrd] (Lehua Records 7023) |
Played in the keys of E, A, and D (Atta’s solo is in the key of D). This is a rare track featuring Slack Key guitar with acoustic steel guitar, played by Jerry Byrd. |
| How D’ya Do |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Steel Guitar Hawaiian Style [backing up Jerry Byrd] (Lehua Records 7023) |
Played in the keys of A and F (Atta’s solo is in the key of F) |
| Jesu Meke Kanaka Wa Wai |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Steel Guitar Hawaiian Style [backing up Jerry Byrd] (Lehua Records 7023) |
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| Kawohikukapulani |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Steel Guitar Hawaiian Style [backing up Jerry Byrd] (Lehua Records 7023) |
Played in the keys of F and A |
| Pa`au`au Waltz |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Steel Guitar Hawaiian Style [backing up Jerry Byrd] (Lehua Records 7023) |
Played in the key of G. |
| Nanea Kou Maka |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Melveen with the Best of Slack Key [backing up Melveen Leed] (Lehua Records 7046) |
Played in the keys of F, C, F and G. |
| Pauoa Liko Ka Lehua |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Melveen with the Best of Slack Key [backing up Melveen Leed] (Lehua Records 7046) |
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| `Ekolu Mea Nui |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Charles K.L. Davis at Home [backing up Charles K. L. Davis] (Hula Records 532) |
Played in the key of Bb. |
| Malama ‘Ia Me ‘Oe |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Charles K.L. Davis at Home [backing up Charles K. L. Davis] (Hula Records 532) |
Played in the keys of G, Ab, A, and Bb – Atta’s introduction is in the key of G, and his solo is in the key of A. |
| Mahina Malamalama |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Charles K.L. Davis at Home [backing up Charles K. L. Davis] (Hula Records 532) |
Played in the keys of G and C. |
| Paoakalani |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Charles K.L. Davis at Home [backing up Charles K. L. Davis] (Hula Records 532) |
Played in the keys of A, and F |
| Slack Key Medley: Maleka’s Lullaby/Na |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
3 Ukuleles [backing up John Lukela] (Waikiki Records 125) |
Puanani O Hawai’i/Kuu Ipo Kuu Pua Aloha/Honolulu Town – Played in the keys of C, F and A. |
| ‘Ike ‘Ia I Pelekani |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Bill Kaiwa sings at Maunalahilahi ! [backing up Bill Kaiwa, with Eddie Kamae & The Sons of Hawaii] Hula Records 519 |
Played in the key of F – tuned down one half step to sound in the key of E. |
| Imu I Kawai O Hi’ilawe |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Bill Kaiwa sings at Maunalahilahi ! [backing up Bill Kaiwa, with Eddie Kamae & The Sons of Hawaii] Hula Records 519 |
Played in the key of F – tuned down one half step to sound in the key of E. |
| Kau’ionalani |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Bill Kaiwa sings at Maunalahilahi ! [backing up Bill Kaiwa, with Eddie Kamae & The Sons of Hawaii] Hula Records 519 |
Played in the key of D. |
| Koloa |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Bill Kaiwa sings at Maunalahilahi ! [backing up Bill Kaiwa, with Eddie Kamae & The Sons of Hawaii] Hula Records 519 |
tuned down one half step to sound in the key of B. |
| Ku Leo |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Bill Kaiwa sings at Maunalahilahi ! [backing up Bill Kaiwa, with Eddie Kamae & The Sons of Hawaii] Hula Records 519 |
Played in the key of F – tuned down one half step to sound in the key of E. |
| Kuwiliwili Iho Au |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Bill Kaiwa sings at Maunalahilahi ! [backing up Bill Kaiwa, with Eddie Kamae & The Sons of Hawaii] Hula Records 519 |
Played in the key of G – tuned down one half step to sound in the key of F#. |
| Lili’ilehua I Mana |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Bill Kaiwa sings at Maunalahilahi ! [backing up Bill Kaiwa, with Eddie Kamae & The Sons of Hawaii] Hula Records 519 |
Played in the key of G – tuned down one half step to sound in the key of F#. |
| Nu Maunalahillahi |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Bill Kaiwa sings at Maunalahilahi ! [backing up Bill Kaiwa, with Eddie Kamae & The Sons of Hawaii] Hula Records 519 |
Played in the key of F – tuned down one half step to sound in the key of E. |
| Puna Paia ‘A’ala |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Bill Kaiwa sings at Maunalahilahi ! [backing up Bill Kaiwa, with Eddie Kamae & The Sons of Hawaii] Hula Records 519 |
Played in the key of A |
| Sweet Moonlight |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Bill Kaiwa sings at Maunalahilahi ! [backing up Bill Kaiwa, with Eddie Kamae & The Sons of Hawaii] Hula Records 519 |
Played in the key of F – tuned down one half step to sound in the key of E. |
| Wahine Helela |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Bill Kaiwa sings at Maunalahilahi ! [backing up Bill Kaiwa, with Eddie Kamae & The Sons of Hawaii] Hula Records 519 |
Played in the keys of F and C. |
| Keanuenue |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Wainani Kanealii, Songs of the Pacific [backing up Wainani Kanealii] (Lehua Records 5021 – out-of-print) |
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| Kuhio Bay |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Wainani Kanealii, Songs of the Pacific [backing up Wainani Kanealii] (Lehua Records 5021 – out-of-print) |
Played in the Keys of F and C – tuned down one half step to sound in the keys of E and B. |
| Namolokama “Kani Uina” |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Wainani Kanealii, Songs of the Pacific [backing up Wainani Kanealii] (Lehua Records 5021 – out-of-print) |
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| Nani Kauai |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Wainani Kanealii, Songs of the Pacific [backing up Wainani Kanealii] (Lehua Records 5021 – out-of-print) |
Played in the key of G. |
| Nuku O Nuuanu |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Wainani Kanealii, Songs of the Pacific [backing up Wainani Kanealii] (Lehua Records 5021 – out-of-print) |
Played in the key of F. |
| Puu O Hulu |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Wainani Kanealii, Songs of the Pacific [backing up Wainani Kanealii] (Lehua Records 5021 – out-of-print) |
Played in the Keys of F and C – tuned down one half step to sound in the keys of E and B. |
| Hali’ilua |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Marcella Kalua – Girl From Papakolea [backing up Marcella Kalua with Eddie Kamae & The Sons of Hawaii] (Mahalo Records 4012; also appears on Makaha Records 4012 – out-of-print) |
Played in the keys of A and D - tuned down one half step to sound in the keys of Ab and C#. |
| Ha`upu |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Marcella Kalua – Girl From Papakolea [backing up Marcella Kalua with Eddie Kamae & The Sons of Hawaii] (Mahalo Records 4012; also appears on Makaha Records 4012 – out-of-print) |
Tuned down one half step to sound in the key of B. |
| Kaho`olawe |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Marcella Kalua – Girl From Papakolea [backing up Marcella Kalua with Eddie Kamae & The Sons of Hawaii] (Mahalo Records 4012; also appears on Makaha Records 4012 – out-of-print) |
Played in the key of F - tuned down one half step to sound in the key of E. |
| Kahuli Aku |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Marcella Kalua – Girl From Papakolea [backing up Marcella Kalua with Eddie Kamae & The Sons of Hawaii] (Mahalo Records 4012; also appears on Makaha Records 4012 – out-of-print) |
Tuned down one half step to sound in the key of B. |
| Lantana E |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Marcella Kalua – Girl From Papakolea [backing up Marcella Kalua with Eddie Kamae & The Sons of Hawaii] (Mahalo Records 4012; also appears on Makaha Records 4012 – out-of-print) |
Tuned down one half step to sound in the key of B. |
| Lei Hinahina |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Marcella Kalua – Girl From Papakolea [backing up Marcella Kalua with Eddie Kamae & The Sons of Hawaii] (Mahalo Records 4012; also appears on Makaha Records 4012 – out-of-print) |
Played in the key of F – tuned down one half step to sound in the key of E. |
| Lei Kiele |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Marcella Kalua – Girl From Papakolea [backing up Marcella Kalua with Eddie Kamae & The Sons of Hawaii] (Mahalo Records 4012; also appears on Makaha Records 4012 – out-of-print) |
Tuned down three half steps to sound in the key of A. |
| Po Mahina |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Marcella Kalua – Girl From Papakolea [backing up Marcella Kalua with Eddie Kamae & The Sons of Hawaii] (Mahalo Records 4012; also appears on Makaha Records 4012 – out-of-print) |
Tuned down three half steps to sound in the key of A. |
| Punalu’u |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Marcella Kalua – Girl From Papakolea [backing up Marcella Kalua with Eddie Kamae & The Sons of Hawaii] (Mahalo Records 4012; also appears on Makaha Records 4012 – out-of-print) |
Played in the key of F - tuned down one half step to sound in the key of F. |
| U`i |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Marcella Kalua – Girl From Papakolea [backing up Marcella Kalua with Eddie Kamae & The Sons of Hawaii] (Mahalo Records 4012; also appears on Makaha Records 4012 – out-of-print) |
Played in the keys of D and G – tuned down down one half step to sound in the keys of C# and F#. |
| ‘Ekolu Mea Nui |
Atta Isaacs, Sr. |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
The Waimanalo Keikis – Mele Kalilimaka [backing up Marcella K] |
Played in the keys of A, C, and A again |
| Na Pua Lei ‘Ilima |
Ozzie Kotani |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Paka Ua (Raindrops) (Daniel Ho Creations DHC 80016) |
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| Lahaina Luna |
George Kuo |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Hawaiian Touch [duet album with Barney Isaacs on acoustic steel guitar] (Dancing Cat 38026) |
With George playing in this tuning, and Barney Isaacs on accoustic steel guitar in A minor 7th Tuning (C–E–G–A–C–E). |
| Medley: Ahulili/Nani Wale Nahala |
George Kuo |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Hawaiian Touch [duet album with Barney Isaacs on acoustic steel guitar] (Dancing Cat 38026) |
With George playing in this tuning, and Barney Isaacs on accoustic steel guitar in A minor 7th Tuning (C–E–G–A–C–E). |
| He’eia |
Cyril Pahinui |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
He’eia (Dancing Cat 88697-09882-2) |
(vocal version) |
| Hula Blues |
Cyril Pahinui |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
He’eia (Dancing Cat 88697-09882-2) |
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| Kamawai Lu’alani |
Cyril Pahinui |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
He’eia (Dancing Cat 88697-09882-2) |
(6 string version) |
| Kamawai Lu’alani |
Cyril Pahinui |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
He’eia (Dancing Cat 88697-09882-2) |
(12 string version) |
| Kila Kila O Moanalua/ Ina I Ka Wai |
Cyril Pahinui |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
He’eia (Dancing Cat 88697-09882-2) |
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| Makee ‘Ailana |
Cyril Pahinui |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
He’eia (Dancing Cat 88697-09882-2) |
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| Meleana E |
Cyril Pahinui |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
He’eia (Dancing Cat 88697-09882-2) |
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| Molokai Nui Ahina |
Cyril Pahinui |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
He’eia (Dancing Cat 88697-09882-2) |
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| Pauoakalani |
Cyril Pahinui |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
He’eia (Dancing Cat 88697-09882-2) |
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| Waikiki Hula |
Cyril Pahinui |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
He’eia (Dancing Cat 88697-09882-2) |
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| Hanauma Bay |
Cyril Pahinui |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
6 & 12 String Slack Key (Dancing Cat 38010) |
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| Hilo E |
Cyril Pahinui |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
6 & 12 String Slack Key (Dancing Cat 38010) |
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| Ipo Lei Manu |
Cyril Pahinui |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
6 & 12 String Slack Key (Dancing Cat 38010) |
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| Ka Makani Ka`ili Aloha |
Cyril Pahinui |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
6 & 12 String Slack Key (Dancing Cat 38010) |
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| Lei `Ohu |
Cyril Pahinui |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
6 & 12 String Slack Key (Dancing Cat 38010) |
Tuned down three half steps to the key of A. |
| Moani Ke `Ala |
Cyril Pahinui |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
6 & 12 String Slack Key (Dancing Cat 38010) |
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| No Ke Ano Ahiahi |
Cyril Pahinui |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
6 & 12 String Slack Key (Dancing Cat 38010) |
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| Panini Pua Kea |
Cyril Pahinui |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
6 & 12 String Slack Key (Dancing Cat 38010) |
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| Hawaiian Cowboy |
Cyril Pahinui |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Night Moon (Po Mahina) (Dancing Cat 38030) |
Slacked down to the key of A. |
| Hi`ilawe |
Cyril Pahinui |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Night Moon (Po Mahina) (Dancing Cat 38030) |
Tuned down one half step to the key of B. |
| Kawaihae |
Cyril Pahinui |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Night Moon (Po Mahina) (Dancing Cat 38030) |
Tuned down one half step to the key of B. |
| Kowali |
Cyril Pahinui |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Night Moon (Po Mahina) (Dancing Cat 38030) |
Tuned down two half steps down to the key of Bb. |
| Mauna Loa |
Cyril Pahinui |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Night Moon (Po Mahina) (Dancing Cat 38030) |
Tuned down about two or three half steps to a pitch between the keys of Bb and A. |
| Po Mahina |
Cyril Pahinui |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Night Moon (Po Mahina) (Dancing Cat 38030) |
Tuned down three half steps down to the key of A. |
| Nani Ka`ala |
Cyril Pahinui |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Cyril (Pahinui Records 6068) |
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| Maile Lau Li`ili`i |
Cyril Pahinui |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Cyril (Pahinui Records 6068) |
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| Po Mahina |
Cyril Pahinui |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Cyril (Pahinui Records 6068) |
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| Sun Down |
Cyril Pahinui |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Cyril (Pahinui Records 6068) |
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| Tropical Night |
Cyril Pahinui |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Cyril (Pahinui Records 6068) |
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| Hula O Makee |
Cyril Pahinui |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Ka Ho’oilina Mau (Poki Records SPCD 9062) |
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| Ka Moa’e |
Cyril Pahinui |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Ka Ho’oilina Mau (Poki Records SPCD 9062) |
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| Manu O’o |
Cyril Pahinui |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Ka Ho’oilina Mau (Poki Records SPCD 9062) |
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| Makee Ailana |
Cyril Pahinui |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Ka Ho’oilina Mau (Poki Records SPCD 9062) |
Played in the keys of A minor and C |
| Pu’uanahulu |
Cyril Pahinui |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Ka Ho’oilina Mau (Poki Records SPCD 9062) |
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| Waikiki Hula |
Cyril Pahinui |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Ka Ho’oilina Mau (Poki Records SPCD 9062) |
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| Hanohano Ko Aka |
Cyril Pahinui |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
The Pahinui Bros. (Panini Records 2014; and in Mainland American on Private Music 82098) |
Capoed up to the 2nd fret to sound in the key of D. |
| Kowali |
Cyril Pahinui |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
The Pahinui Bros. (Panini Records 2014; and in Mainland American on Private Music 82098) |
Capoed up to the 2nd fret to sound in the key of D. |
| Mele of My Tutu |
Cyril Pahinui |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
The Pahinui Bros. (Panini Records 2014; and in Mainland American on Private Music 82098) |
E – Capoed up to the 2nd fret to sound in the key of D. |
| O Kamawailua Lani |
Cyril Pahinui |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
The Pahinui Bros. (Panini Records 2014; and in Mainland American on Private Music 82098) |
Capoed up to the 2nd fret to sound in the key of D. |
| Mele Kalikimaka |
Cyril Pahinui |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Ki Ho`alu Christmas (Dancing Cat 38037) |
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| E Nihi Ka Hele |
Cyril Pahinui |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Four Hands Sweet & Hot [duet album with Bob Brozman on acoustic steel guitar] (Dancing Cat 38048) |
With Cyril playing in this tuning tuned down three half steps to key of A, and Bob Brozman on 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. |
| Hilo E/E Lili`u E |
Cyril Pahinui |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Four Hands Sweet & Hot [duet album with Bob Brozman on acoustic steel guitar] (Dancing Cat 38048) |
With Cyril playing in this tuning tuned down two half steps to key of Bb, and Bob Brozman on acoustic steel guitar in the G Major Tuning (#G1: D–G–D–G–B–D), tuned up three half steps to sound in the key of Bb. |
| Hilo Hanakahi |
Cyril Pahinui |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Four Hands Sweet & Hot [duet album with Bob Brozman on acoustic steel guitar] (Dancing Cat 38048) |
With Cyril playing in this tuning, and Bob Brozman on acoustic steel guitar in the Mainland C Major Tuning (#C3: C–G–C–G–C–E). |
| Hula O Makee |
Cyril Pahinui |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Four Hands Sweet & Hot [duet album with Bob Brozman on acoustic steel guitar] (Dancing Cat 38048) |
With Cyril playing in this tuning tuned down two half steps to key of Bb, and Bob Brozman on acoustic steel guitar in the G Major Tuning (#G1: D–G–D–G–B–D), tuned up three half steps to sound in the key of Bb. |
| Ku`u Lei (My Wreath of Flowers) |
Cyril Pahinui |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Four Hands Sweet & Hot [duet album with Bob Brozman on acoustic steel guitar] (Dancing Cat 38048) |
With Cyril playing in this tuning, 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 of C. |
| Lei No Ka`iulani |
Cyril Pahinui |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Four Hands Sweet & Hot [duet album with Bob Brozman on acoustic steel guitar] (Dancing Cat 38048) |
With Cyril playing in this tuning tuned down two half steps to key of Bb, and Bob Brozman on acoustic steel guitar in the G Major Tuning (#G1: D–G–D–G–B–D), tuned up three half steps to sound in the key of Bb. |
| Wai Ulu |
Cyril Pahinui |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Four Hands Sweet & Hot [duet album with Bob Brozman on acoustic steel guitar] (Dancing Cat 38048) |
With Cyril playing in this tuning, and Bob Brozman on acoustic steel guitar in the Mainland C Major Tuning (#C3: C–G–C–G–C–E). |
| Wai`alae |
Cyril Pahinui |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Four Hands Sweet & Hot [duet album with Bob Brozman on acoustic steel guitar] (Dancing Cat 38048) |
With Cyril playing in this tuning, and Bob Brozman on acoustic steel guitar in the G Major Tuning (#G1: D–G–D–G–B–D), playing in the key of C. |
| Haleakala |
Wayne Reis |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Hardly Working [with up the Kipapa Rush Band] (Kahanu Records 1004) |
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| Kalohe Blues |
Wayne Reis |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Hardly Working [with up the Kipapa Rush Band] (Kahanu Records 1004) |
With Wayne playing in this tuning, and George Kuo on second guitar in C Wahine Tuning (#C5: C-G-D-G-B-D). |
| Hilo Hula |
Wayne Reis |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Hardly Working [with up the Kipapa Rush Band] (Kahanu Records 1004) |
With Wayne playing in this tuning, and George Kuo on second guitar in the C Mauna Loa Tuning (#C22: C-G-E-G-A-E). |
| Kaho`olawe |
Wayne Reis |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Hardly Working [with up the Kipapa Rush Band] (Kahanu Records 1004) |
With Wayne playing in this tuning, capoed up two half steps to sound in the key of D, and George Kuo on second guitar in the C Mauna Loa Tuning (#C22: C-G-E-G-A-E), capoed up two half steps to sound in the key of D |
| Kaimuki Hula |
Wayne Reis |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Hardly Working [with up the Kipapa Rush Band] (Kahanu Records 1004) |
With Wayne in this tuning, tuned down three half steps to sound in the key of A, and fingering in the keys of C and Eb, therefore sounding in the keys of A and C - and George Kuo on second guitar in C Wahine Tuning (#C5: D–G–D–G–B–D), playing in the keys of C and A. |
| Sanoe |
Wayne Reis |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Hardly Working [with up the Kipapa Rush Band] (Kahanu Records 1004) |
With Wayne playing in this tuning in the keys of G and C, and George Kuo on second guitar in the G Major Tuning (#G1: D–G–D–G–B–D), playing in the keys of G and C. |
| Do DAT Swing |
Wayne Reis |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Hawaiian Rush [with the Kipapa Rush Band] (Ho’olokahi Productions HPCD-202) |
Played in the keys of C and E |
| I Ka Po Me Ka Au |
Wayne Reis |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Hawaiian Rush [with the Kipapa Rush Band] (Ho’olokahi Productions HPCD-202) |
Played in the keys of C and G |
| Kaua I Ke Aloha |
Wayne Reis |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Hawaiian Rush [with the Kipapa Rush Band] (Ho’olokahi Productions HPCD-202) |
layed in the key of A |
| Ke Aloha Mau A Mau |
Wayne Reis |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Hawaiian Rush [with the Kipapa Rush Band] (Ho’olokahi Productions HPCD-202) |
Played in the keys of C, C#, and D |
| Ku’ulei “Awapuhi |
Wayne Reis |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Hawaiian Rush [with the Kipapa Rush Band] (Ho’olokahi Productions HPCD-202) |
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| Mano O’O |
Wayne Reis |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Hawaiian Rush [with the Kipapa Rush Band] (Ho’olokahi Productions HPCD-202) |
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| Mele O Kaho’olawe |
Wayne Reis |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Hawaiian Rush [with the Kipapa Rush Band] (Ho’olokahi Productions HPCD-202) |
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| Nanakuli |
Wayne Reis |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Hawaiian Rush [with the Kipapa Rush Band] (Ho’olokahi Productions HPCD-202) |
played in the key of G |
| Pauoa Like Ka Lehua |
Wayne Reis |
Atta's C (CGEGCE) |
Hawaiian Rush [with the Kipapa Rush Band] (Ho’olokahi Productions HPCD-202) |
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| Pu`u Wa`a Wa`a Slack Key Waltz |
Mika`ele Mike McClellan |
Mainland Open C (CGCGCE) |
Life of the Land (Topsoil Records 7064) – For ordering contact Mika`ele Mike McClellan, c/o Bartlett & Company, Box 10461, Portland, OR 97210. |
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| Lei Aloha Lei Makamae |
Mika`ele Mike McClellan |
Mainland Open C (CGCGCE) |
Backyard Slack Key & Autoharp (Topsoil Records 8128) – For ordering contact Mika`ele Mike McClellan, c/o Bartlett & Company, Box 10461, Portland, OR 97210. |
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| Pu`uwa`awa`a |
Mika`ele Mike McClellan |
Mainland Open C (CGCGCE) |
Backyard Slack Key & Autoharp (Topsoil Records 8128) – For ordering contact Mika`ele Mike McClellan, c/o Bartlett & Company, Box 10461, Portland, OR 97210. |
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| Alu Like |
Haunani Apoliona |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Na Lei Hulu Makua, Na Wahine Hawai`i (Prism Records 4008) |
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| Ulili E (The Wandering Tattler Bird) |
Keola Beamer |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Mauna Kea (White Mountain Journal) (Dancing Cat 38011) |
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| Guava Tree |
Keola Beamer |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Mohala Hou - Music of the Hawaiian Renaissance (‘Ohe Records 96120) |
Played in the key of G, and capoed up four frets to sound in the key of B. The second guitar is in Tuning #G11 (C-G-E-G-B-E), tuned down one half step to the key of B. |
| Aloha Ku’u Home Kane’ohe / E Mama E |
Danny Carvalho |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Somewhere (Lava Rock Music LRM-002) |
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| Hi`ilawe |
Sonny Chillingworth |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Sonny Solo (Dancing Cat 38005) |
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| Hula Medley |
Sonny Chillingworth |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Sonny Solo (Dancing Cat 38005) |
Nani Wale Lihu’e /Wai`alae/Halona – Tuned up one half step to sound in the key of C#. |
| Pua Lililehua |
Sonny Chillingworth |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Sonny Solo (Dancing Cat 38005) |
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| Makee ‘Ailana |
Sonny Chillingworth |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Waimea Cowboy (Lehua Records SLCD 2003) |
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| Kananaka |
Sonny Chillingworth |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Sonny Chillingworth (Lehua Records 2014 – out-of-print) |
Played in the keys of G and C. |
| Hi`ilawe |
Sonny Chillingworth |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Ka`aina `O Hawaii (Lehua Records 2040 – out-of-print) |
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| Nanea Ko`u Maka |
Sonny Chillingworth |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Ka`aina `O Hawaii (Lehua Records 2040 – out-of-print) |
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| Pulupe |
Sonny Chillingworth |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Ka`aina `O Hawaii (Lehua Records 2040 – out-of-print) |
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| Makee Ailana |
Sonny Chillingworth |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Mele – Hula [Anthology Album] (Noelani Records 102) |
With the Tropic Islanders (and Vicki I`i Rodrigues). Originally issued on 78-RPM around 1955 (Island Recording Studio 304–A). |
| Wai O Ke Aniani |
Sonny Chillingworth |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Melveen with the Best of Slack Key [backing up Melveen Leed] (Lehua Records 7046) |
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| Ahi Wela |
Sonny Chillingworth |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Hanohano Olinda [backing up Leinaala Haili] (Lehua Records 2029) |
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| Makee ‘Ailana |
Sonny Chillingworth |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Rabbit Island Music Festival (Panini Records 1004) – [with the Gabby Pahinui Hawaiian Band - Gabby Pahinui on 12 string guitar |
With Sonny in this tuning, and on lead vocals. The 12 string guitar part is played by Gabby Pahinui in C Mauna Loa Tuning (#C22: C-G-E-G-A-E). |
| Pua Lililehua |
Sonny Chillingworth |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Rabbit Island Music Festival (Panini Records 1004) – [with the Gabby Pahinui Hawaiian Band - Gabby Pahinui on 12 string guitar |
With Sonny in this tuning, playing in the keys of C and G, and on lead vocals. The 12 string guitar part is played by Gabby Pahinui in C Mauna Loa Tuning (#C22: C-G-E-G-A-E), playing in the keys of C and G. |
| Moonrise Music |
Cindy Combs |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Moonrise Music (Pule 2015) |
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| Highway to Hana |
Led Kaapana |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Black Sand (Dancing Cat 38015) |
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| Mokupuni Nui |
Led Kaapana |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Black Sand (Dancing Cat 38015) |
Capoed up four frets to sound in the key of E. |
| I Kona |
Led Kaapana |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Led Live – Solo (Dancing Cat 38008) |
Capoed up to the second fret to sound in the key of D. |
| Na Ka Pueo |
Led Kaapana |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Led Live – Solo (Dancing Cat 38008) |
Capoed up to the third fret to sound in the key of Eb, and fingered in the keys of C and G, producing the sound of the keys of Eb and Ab because of the capo. |
| Silver Strings |
Led Kaapana |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Led Live – Solo (Dancing Cat 38008) |
Capoed up to the fifth fret to sound in the key of F. |
| Medley: Ka Makani Ka’Ili Aloha/ Pua Tubarose |
Led Kaapana |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Kiho’alu Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar (Rhythm And Roots Records IT-0307) |
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| Waimea Lullaby |
Led Kaapana |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Kiho’alu Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar (Rhythm And Roots Records IT-0307) |
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| Fireman’s Hula |
Led Kaapana |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Grandmaster Slack Key Guitar (Rhythm And Roots Records RR-0309) |
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| Green Carnation |
Led Kaapana |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Grandmaster Slack Key Guitar (Rhythm And Roots Records RR-0309) |
Capoed up three frets to sound in the key of Eb. |
| He Nani Helena |
Led Kaapana |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Grandmaster Slack Key Guitar (Rhythm And Roots Records RR-0309) |
Capoed up five frets to sound in the key of F. |
| Ka Wai Lehua ‘A’ala Ka Honua |
Led Kaapana |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Grandmaster Slack Key Guitar (Rhythm And Roots Records RR-0309) |
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| Lemon Tree |
Led Kaapana |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Grandmaster Slack Key Guitar (Rhythm And Roots Records RR-0309) |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of Bb. |
| Manu O’o |
Led Kaapana |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Grandmaster Slack Key Guitar (Rhythm And Roots Records RR-0309) |
Capoed up five frets to sound in the key of F. |
| Moko Puni Nui |
Led Kaapana |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Grandmaster Slack Key Guitar (Rhythm And Roots Records RR-0309) |
Capoed up four frets to sound in the key of Eb. |
| Poli Pumehana |
Led Kaapana |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Grandmaster Slack Key Guitar (Rhythm And Roots Records RR-0309) |
Capoed up five frets to sound in the key of F. |
| E Ku’u Sweet Lei Poina’ole |
Led Kaapana |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
The Legend – (Rhythm And Roots Records RR-0318) |
Capoed up five frets to sound in the key of F. |
| Hi’ilawe |
Led Kaapana |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
The Legend – (Rhythm And Roots Records RR-0318) |
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| Hula O Makee |
Led Kaapana |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
The Legend – (Rhythm And Roots Records RR-0318) |
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| Ikona |
Led Kaapana |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
The Legend – (Rhythm And Roots Records RR-0318) |
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| Kahao’olawe |
Led Kaapana |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
The Legend – (Rhythm And Roots Records RR-0318) |
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| Ko’ula |
Led Kaapana |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
The Legend – (Rhythm And Roots Records RR-0318) |
Capoed up four frets to sound in the key of E. |
| The Legend |
Led Kaapana |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
The Legend – (Rhythm And Roots Records RR-0318) |
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| Kalama`ula |
Led Kaapana |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Kika Kila Meets Ki Ho`alu (duet album with Bob Brozman on acoustic steel guitar) (Dancing Cat 38031) |
With Led playing in this tuning, and Bob Brozman on acoustic steel guitar in the Mainland C Major Tuning (#C3: C–G–C–G–C–E). |
| Kolopa |
Led Kaapana |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Kika Kila Meets Ki Ho`alu (duet album with Bob Brozman on acoustic steel guitar) (Dancing Cat 38031) |
With Led playing in this tuning, and Bob Brozman on acoustic steel in the G Major Tuning (#G1: D–G–D–G–B–D), playing in the key of C. |
| Ua Like No A Like |
Led Kaapana |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Kika Kila Meets Ki Ho`alu (duet album with Bob Brozman on acoustic steel guitar) (Dancing Cat 38031) |
With Led playing in this tuning, and Bob Brozman on acoustic steel guitar in the G Major Tuning (#G1: D–G–D–G–B–D), playing in the key of C. |
| Aho Hakuloa |
Led Kaapana |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
In the Saddle [duet album with Bob Brozman mainly on acoustic steel guitar] (Dancing Cat 38051) |
With Led playing in this tuning tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of Bb, and Bob Brozman on acoustic steel guitar in the G Major Tuning (#G1: D–G–D–G–B–D), tuned up three half steps to sound in the key of Bb. |
| Kukuna O Ka La |
Led Kaapana |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
In the Saddle [duet album with Bob Brozman mainly on acoustic steel guitar] (Dancing Cat 38051) |
With Led playing in this tuning capoed up four frets to sound in the key of E, and Bob Brozman on acoustic steel guitar in the G Major Tuning (#G1: D–G–D–G–B–D), tuned down three half steps to sound in the key of E. |
| Meleana E |
Led Kaapana |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
In the Saddle [duet album with Bob Brozman mainly on acoustic steel guitar] (Dancing Cat 38051) |
With Led playing in this tuning, 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 of C. |
| C–H–R–I–S–T–M–A–S (The Meaning of Christmas) |
Led Kaapana |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Ki Ho`alu Christmas (Dancing Cat 38037) |
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| Nahenahe |
Led Kaapana |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Lima Wela! (Leahi Records 2001 – reissued on Shaka Records SCD 3003) |
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| Silver Strings |
Led Kaapana |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Lima Wela! (Leahi Records 2001 – reissued on Shaka Records SCD 3003) |
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| Silver Strings |
Led Kaapana |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Hui Ohana – Kalapana to Waikiki (Lehua Records 7020) |
This track also appears on the recording Best of Hui Ohana, Volume 1 (Lehua Records 7042). |
| Mockin’ Bird Hill |
Led Kaapana |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Waltz of the Wind (Dancing Cat 38016) |
Capoed to the third fret to sound in the key of Eb |
| My Sweetheart |
Led Kaapana |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Waltz of the Wind (Dancing Cat 38016) |
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| Yesterday |
Led Kaapana |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Waltz of the Wind (Dancing Cat 38016) |
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| Kaulana O Kawaihae/ Kalena Kai |
Led Kaapana |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Force of Nature (duet album with 12-string rhythm guitarist Mike Kaawa – Mike plays all songs in the Standard Tuning [E-A-D-G-B-E] on the 12 string guitar accompanying Led Kaapana)) |
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| Koke’e |
Led Kaapana |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Force of Nature (duet album with 12-string rhythm guitarist Mike Kaawa – Mike plays all songs in the Standard Tuning [E-A-D-G-B-E] on the 12 string guitar accompanying Led Kaapana)) |
In this song the guitar is capoed up two frets to sound in the key of D |
| Pu’uanahulu |
Led Kaapana |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Force of Nature (duet album with 12-string rhythm guitarist Mike Kaawa – Mike plays all songs in the Standard Tuning [E-A-D-G-B-E] on the 12 string guitar accompanying Led Kaapana)) |
In this song the guitar is capoed up two frets to sound in the key of D |
| Hilo Hawai’i |
Ned Ka’apana |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
His Own Man (Lehua 7059) |
/ Nahenahe – Tuned down three half steps to sound in the key of A |
| And I Love You So |
Ned Ka’apana |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Pana (Koa Records - KOA 105) |
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| Na Pua o Ke AKau |
Ned Ka’apana |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Pana (Koa Records - KOA 105) |
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| Pu’u o Hulu |
Ned Ka’apana |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Pana (Koa Records - KOA 105) |
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| Ka Uluwehi O Ke Kai |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Drenched By Music (Dancing Cat 38038) |
Tuned down to three half steps to sound in the key of A, and fingering the keys of C and G, to sound in keys of A and E, because of the tuning of the guitar down. |
| U`i Lani |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Drenched By Music (Dancing Cat 38038) |
Tuned down three half steps to sound in the key of A. |
| E Maliu Mai |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Hawaiian Love Songs (Na Mele Ho`oniponipo Hawai`i) (Dancing Cat 38050) |
Tuned down three half steps to sound in the key of A. |
| Moku Hulu |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Hawaiian Love Songs (Na Mele Ho`oniponipo Hawai`i) (Dancing Cat 38050) |
Capoed to the second fret to sound in the key of D. |
| Milili’i |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Paniolo Slack Key – Songs of the Hawaiian Cowboy (Kealia Farms Records FKRC 1017) |
capoed up two half steps to sound in the key of D. |
| Ulu Niu Ke`eke`e (The Crooked Coconut Tree) |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Masters Collection, Vol. 2 (Dancing Cat 38046) |
With George playing in this tuning tuned down three half steps to sound in the key of A and playing a second guitar tuned to the G Major Tuning (#G1: D–G–D–G–B–D), which is capoed to the second fret to sound in the key of A. |
| Puna |
Moses Kahumoku |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Hawaiian Slack Key (the Red Cassette) –Private issue |
also a version of this song is to be issued on Dancing Cat Records |
| Sea Tuning |
John Keawe |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Mana’olana (Homestead Productions 1003) |
(both guitars are played in this tuning) |
| Hi’ilawe |
John Keawe |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Aloha Kaikua’ana (Homestead Productions 1006) |
Tuned down one half step to sound in the key of B |
| Ku’u Pua I Paoakalani |
John Keawe |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Aloha Kaikua’ana (Homestead Productions 1006) |
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| Maui Waltz/ Rainbow Connection |
John Keawe |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Aloha Kaikua’ana (Homestead Productions 1006) |
with a second guitar part in Tuning #G-1 (D-G-D-G-B-D), capoed up to the fifth fret to sound in the key of C. |
| Nahenahe |
Hal Kinnaman |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Early Hawaiian Slack Key Melodies for Guitar (Ho`ike Publications, P.O. Box 159, Kihei, HI 96753 – with instruction book – out-of-print) |
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| 2 Song Medley: Silver Threads/Waimanalo Blues |
Hal Kinnaman |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Early Hawaiian Slack Key Melodies for Guitar (Ho`ike Publications, P.O. Box 159, Kihei, HI 96753 – with instruction book – out-of-print) |
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| Ku`u Lei Poina`ole |
Ozzie Kotani |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Kani Ki Ho`alu (Dancing Cat 38013) |
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| Aloha `Oe |
Ozzie Kotani |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
To Honor a Queen (E Ho`Ohiwahiwa I Ka Mo`i Wahine)-The Music of Lili’uokalani (Dancing Cat 38018) |
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| Pauahi `O Kalani |
Ozzie Kotani |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
To Honor a Queen (E Ho`Ohiwahiwa I Ka Mo`i Wahine)-The Music of Lili’uokalani (Dancing Cat 38018) |
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| Penei No (Keolaokalani) |
Ozzie Kotani |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
To Honor a Queen (E Ho`Ohiwahiwa I Ka Mo`i Wahine)-The Music of Lili’uokalani (Dancing Cat 38018) |
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| Si Ti |
Ozzie Kotani |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Ho’ihi (Respect) – Traditional Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar (issued on Ozzie Kotani’s own label www.kotani.com) |
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| Kimo Henderson Hula |
Ozzie Kotani |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Classical Slack (Pacific Sound Design Records 1001 – out-of-print) |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of Bb. |
| Honesakala |
George Kuo |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Aloha No Na Kupuna - Love of the Elders (Dancing Cat 38009) |
With modulating transition 7th chords to sound in the keys of C and G. |
| 2 Song Medley: Wai`alae/Koni Au I Ka Wai |
George Kuo |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Aloha No Na Kupuna - Love of the Elders (Dancing Cat 38009) |
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| Green Rose Hula |
George Kuo |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
O Ke Aumoe: Night of the Slack Key Guitar (Winter & Winter Records W&W 910 142-2) |
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| Aloha Nui Ku`uipo |
George Kuo |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Hawaiian Touch [duet album with Barney Isaacs on acoustic steel guitar] (Dancing Cat 38026) |
With George playing in this tuning, and Barney Isaacs on acoustic steel guitar in A minor 7th Tuning (C–E–G–A–C–E). |
| Beautiful Kahana |
George Kuo |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Hawaiian Touch [duet album with Barney Isaacs on acoustic steel guitar] (Dancing Cat 38026) |
With George playing in this tuning, and Barney Isaacs on acoustic steel guitar in A minor 7th Tuning (C–E–G–A–C–E). |
| Goodnight Mapauna |
George Kuo |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Hawaiian Touch [duet album with Barney Isaacs on acoustic steel guitar] (Dancing Cat 38026) |
With George playing in this tuning, and Barney Isaacs on acoustic steel guitar in A minor 7th Tuning (C–E–G–A–C–E). |
| Waltz Medley: Honolulu Eyes/Aloha No Au I Ko Maka/Wailana |
George Kuo |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Hawaiian Touch [duet album with Barney Isaacs on acoustic steel guitar] (Dancing Cat 38026) |
With George playing in this tuning, and Barney Isaacs on acoustic steel guitar in A minor 7th Tuning (C–E–G–A–C–E). |
| Medley: Lei Momi/Ili Puakea |
George Kuo |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Hawaiian Touch [duet album with Barney Isaacs on acoustic steel guitar] (Dancing Cat 38026) |
With George playing in this tuning, and Barney Isaacs on acoustic steel guitar in A minor 7th Tuning (C–E–G–A–C–E). |
| Pua Lilia |
George Kuo |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Hawaiian Touch [duet album with Barney Isaacs on acoustic steel guitar] (Dancing Cat 38026) |
With George playing in this tuning, and Barney Isaacs on acoustic steel guitar in A minor 7th Tuning (C–E–G–A–C–E). |
| Wehiwehi `Oe |
George Kuo |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Hawaiian Touch [duet album with Barney Isaacs on acoustic steel guitar] (Dancing Cat 38026) |
With George playing in this tuning, and Barney Isaacs on acoustic steel guitar in A minor 7th Tuning (C–E–G–A–C–E). |
| Winter Wonderland |
George Kuo |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Ki Ho`alu Christmas (Dancing Cat 38037) |
With George playing in this tuning, and Barney Isaacs on acoustic steel guitar in A Minor 7th Tuning (C–E–G–A–C–E). |
| I Ka Po Ame Ke Ao |
George Kuo |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Hui Aloha [As part of the band Hui Aloha, with Dennis Kamakahi, Martin Pahinui and David Kamakahi] (Dancing Cat 38053) |
With George playing double neck guitar with the 6 string neck in this tuning and the 12 string neck in C Mauna Loa Tuning (#C22: C–G–E–G–A–E), and Dennis Kamakahi in C Mauna Loa Tuning. |
| Kaimana Hila |
George Kuo |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Hui Aloha [As part of the band Hui Aloha, with Dennis Kamakahi, Martin Pahinui and David Kamakahi] (Dancing Cat 38053) |
With George playing double neck guitar with the 6 string neck in this tuning capoed up two frets to the key of D, and the 12 string neck in C Mauna Loa Tuning (#C22: C–G–E–G–A–E), and Dennis Kamakahi in C Mauna Loa Tuning. |
| Ke Kaua Laiki |
George Kuo |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Hui Aloha [As part of the band Hui Aloha, with Dennis Kamakahi, Martin Pahinui and David Kamakahi] (Dancing Cat 38053) |
With George playing in this tuning capoed up two frets to the key of D, and Dennis Kamakahi in Open D Tuning (#D1: D–A–D–F#–A–D). |
| Lepe `Ula`ula |
George Kuo |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Hui Aloha [As part of the band Hui Aloha, with Dennis Kamakahi, Martin Pahinui and David Kamakahi] (Dancing Cat 38053) |
With George playing double neck guitar with the 6 string neck in this tuning and the 12 string neck in C Mauna Loa Tuning (#C22: C–G–E–G–A–E), and Dennis Kamakahi in C Mauna Loa Tuning. |
| Monterey Sunrise |
George Kuo |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Hui Aloha [As part of the band Hui Aloha, with Dennis Kamakahi, Martin Pahinui and David Kamakahi] (Dancing Cat 38053) |
With George playing in this tuning, and Dennis Kamakahi in C Mauna Loa Tuning (#C22: C–G–E–G–A–E). |
| Palolo |
George Kuo |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Hui Aloha [As part of the band Hui Aloha, with Dennis Kamakahi, Martin Pahinui and David Kamakahi] (Dancing Cat 38053) |
With George playing double neck guitar with the 6 string neck in this tuning and the 12 string neck in C Mauna Loa Tuning (#C22: C–G–E–G–A–E), and Dennis Kamakahi in C Mauna Loa Tuning. |
| Panini Pua Kea |
George Kuo |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Hui Aloha [As part of the band Hui Aloha, with Dennis Kamakahi, Martin Pahinui and David Kamakahi] (Dancing Cat 38053) |
With George playing double neck guitar with the 6 string neck in this tuning tuned down to the key of Bb and the 12 string neck in C Mauna Loa Tuning (#C22: C–G–E–G–A–E) tuned down to the key of Bb, and Dennis Kamakahi in C Mauna Loa Tuning also tuned down to the key of Bb. |
| Pua Lantana |
George Kuo |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Hui Aloha [As part of the band Hui Aloha, with Dennis Kamakahi, Martin Pahinui and David Kamakahi] (Dancing Cat 38053) |
With George playing double neck guitar with the 6 string neck in this tuning tuned down to the key of Bb and the 12 string neck in C Mauna Loa Tuning (#C22: C–G–E–G–A–E) tuned down to the key of Bb, and Dennis Kamakahi in C Mauna Loa Tuning also tuned down to the key of Bb. |
| Pu`u Anahulu |
George Kuo |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Hui Aloha [As part of the band Hui Aloha, with Dennis Kamakahi, Martin Pahinui and David Kamakahi] (Dancing Cat 38053) |
With George playing double neck guitar with the 6 string neck in this tuning and the 12 string neck in C Mauna Loa Tuning (#C22: C–G–E–G–A–E), and Dennis Kamakahi in C Mauna Loa Tuning. |
| Sanoe |
George Kuo |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Hui Aloha [As part of the band Hui Aloha, with Dennis Kamakahi, Martin Pahinui and David Kamakahi] (Dancing Cat 38053) |
With George playing double neck guitar with the 6 string neck in this tuning and the 12 string neck in C Mauna Loa Tuning (#C22: C–G–E–G–A–E), and Dennis Kamakahi in C Mauna Loa Tuning. |
| Steal Away |
George Kuo |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Hui Aloha [As part of the band Hui Aloha, with Dennis Kamakahi, Martin Pahinui and David Kamakahi] (Dancing Cat 38053) |
With George playing in this tuning capoed up two frets to the key of D, and Dennis Kamakahi in C Mauna Loa Tuning (#C22: C–G–E–G–A–E), also capoed up two frets to the key of D. |
| Ahulili |
George Kuo |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Ho’olahe (Listen) – [Backing up Martin Pahinui] (Dancing Cat 38054) |
capoed up 2 frets to sound in the key of D |
| Kauoha Mai |
George Kuo |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Ho’olahe (Listen) – [Backing up Martin Pahinui] (Dancing Cat 38054) |
double-neck guitar with the 6 string neck in this tuning, capoed up 2 frets to sound in the key of D; and the 12 string neck in C Mauna Loa Tuning (#C22: C-G-E-G-A-E), capoed up two frets to sound in the key of D. |
| Lei Hinahina |
George Kuo |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Ho’olahe (Listen) – [Backing up Martin Pahinui] (Dancing Cat 38054) |
double-neck guitar with the 6 string neck in this tuning; and the 12 string neck in C Mauna Loa Tuning (#C22: C-G-E-G-A-E) – and with Martin Pahinui on 6 string guitar in C Mauna Loa Tuning (#C22: C-G-E-G-A-E) |
| Lei No Kaiulani |
George Kuo |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Ho’olahe (Listen) – [Backing up Martin Pahinui] (Dancing Cat 38054) |
double-neck guitar with the 6 string neck in this tuning; and the 12 string neck in C Mauna Loa Tuning (#C22: C-G-E-G-A-E) |
| Molokai Nui A Hina |
George Kuo |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Ho’olahe (Listen) – [Backing up Martin Pahinui] (Dancing Cat 38054) |
double-neck guitar with the 6 string neck in this tuning; and the 12 string neck in C Mauna Loa Tuning (#C22: C-G-E-G-A-E). |
| Panini Pua Kea |
George Kuo |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Ho’olahe (Listen) – [Backing up Martin Pahinui] (Dancing Cat 38054) |
double-neck guitar with the 6 string neck in this tuning; and the 12 string neck in C Mauna Loa Tuning (#C22: C-G-E-G-A-E). |
| Pua Lilia |
George Kuo |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Ho’olahe (Listen) – [Backing up Martin Pahinui] (Dancing Cat 38054) |
double-neck guitar with the 6 string neck in this tuning; and the 12 string neck in C Mauna Loa Tuning (#C22: C-G-E-G-A-E) – played in the leys of F and C. |
| Kaimuki Hula |
George Kuo |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Hardly Working [with the Kipapa Rush Band] (Hula Records 576) |
With George playing in this tuning in the keys of C and A, and Wayne Reis on second guitar in C Major Tuning (#C1: C–G–E–G–C–E), tuned down three half steps to sound in the key of A, and fingering in the keys of C and Eb, therefore sounding in the keys of A and C. |
| Kalohe Blues |
George Kuo |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Hardly Working [with the Kipapa Rush Band] (Hula Records 576) |
With George playing in this tuning, and Wayne Reis on second guitar in C Major Tuning (#C1: C–G–E–G–C–E). |
| Ka Wai Lehua A`ala Ka Honua |
George Kuo |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
In Kona [with George backing up Owana Salazar] (Pipeline Music 1001) |
Capoed up two frets to sound in the key of D. |
| Kaua`i Beauty |
George Kuo |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
In Kona [with George backing up Owana Salazar] (Pipeline Music 1001) |
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| Kaneohe/Mama E |
George Kuo |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Slack Key [with the red cover] (Tradewinds Records 103 - reissued on CD on Hana Ola Records [HOCD 53000], with the title LEONARD KWAN –SLACK KEY MASTER – THE COMPLETE EARLY RECORDINGS) |
(two song medley) – This track also appears on the recording Slack Key [with the black and white cover, which also has tracks by Slack Key guitarist Ray Kane] (Tradewinds Records 106). |
| Nahenahe |
George Kuo |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Slack Key [with the red cover] (Tradewinds Records 103 - reissued on CD on Hana Ola Records [HOCD 53000], with the title LEONARD KWAN –SLACK KEY MASTER – THE COMPLETE EARLY RECORDINGS) |
On this album, the song Nahenahewiki is the same track as Nahenahe sped up to the key of Eb. This track also appears on the anthology album Party Songs Hawaiian Style, Volume 1 (Tradewinds Records 102 and on the recording Slack Key [with the black and white cover, which also has tracks by Slack Key guitarist Ray Kane] (Tradewinds Records 106). |
| Silver Threads Among the Gold |
George Kuo |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Slack Key [with the red cover] (Tradewinds Records 103 - reissued on CD on Hana Ola Records [HOCD 53000], with the title LEONARD KWAN –SLACK KEY MASTER – THE COMPLETE EARLY RECORDINGS) |
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| Hula Blues |
George Kuo |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
The Old Way (Tradewinds Records 1128 - reissued on CD on Hana Ola Records [HOCD 53000], with the title LEONARD KWAN –SLACK KEY MASTER – THE COMPLETE EARLY RECORDINGS) |
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| Kealoha |
George Kuo |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
The Old Way (Tradewinds Records 1128 - reissued on CD on Hana Ola Records [HOCD 53000], with the title LEONARD KWAN –SLACK KEY MASTER – THE COMPLETE EARLY RECORDINGS) |
|
| Palolo |
George Kuo |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
The Old Way (Tradewinds Records 1128 - reissued on CD on Hana Ola Records [HOCD 53000], with the title LEONARD KWAN –SLACK KEY MASTER – THE COMPLETE EARLY RECORDINGS) |
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| Uheuhene |
George Kuo |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
The Old Way (Tradewinds Records 1128 - reissued on CD on Hana Ola Records [HOCD 53000], with the title LEONARD KWAN –SLACK KEY MASTER – THE COMPLETE EARLY RECORDINGS) |
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| Kanaka `O Mose |
George Kuo |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Ke `ala’s Mele (Dancing Cat 38004) |
|
| Kananaka |
George Kuo |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Ke `ala’s Mele (Dancing Cat 38004) |
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| Ke`ala’s Mele |
George Kuo |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Ke `ala’s Mele (Dancing Cat 38004) |
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| Medley: Pretty Kehaulani/Ipo Hula |
George Kuo |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Ke `ala’s Mele (Dancing Cat 38004) |
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| Medley: Puamana/Mi Nei |
George Kuo |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Ke `ala’s Mele (Dancing Cat 38004) |
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| Yellow Bird |
George Kuo |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Ke `ala’s Mele (Dancing Cat 38004) |
|
| Nahenahe |
George Kuo |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Party Songs Hawaiian Style, Volume 1 [Anthology Recording] (Tradewinds Records 102 |
This track also appears on the recording Slack Key [with the red cover] (Tradewinds Records 103) and on Slack Key [with the black and white cover, which also has tracks by Ray Kane] (Tradewinds Records 106), and it is reissued on CD on Hana Ola Records [HOCD 53000], with the title THE LEGENDARY LEONARD KWAN – THE COMPLETE EARLY RECORDINGS). |
| Po Mahina |
George Kuo |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Party Songs Hawaiian Style, Volume 1 [Anthology Recording] (Tradewinds Records 102 |
[backing up the Kamaha’os Trio] - Played in the keys of C and G. This track is reissued on CD on Hana Ola Records [HOCD 53000], with the title THE LEGENDARY LEONARD KWAN – THE COMPLETE EARLY RECORDINGS). |
| A Song to Hawaii |
George Kuo |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Party Songs Hawaiian Style, Volume 1 [Anthology Recording] (Tradewinds Records 102 |
Backing up Bob Pauhale Davis. |
| Kaneohe/Mama E |
George Kuo |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Slack Key [with the black and white cover, which also has tracks by Slack Key guitarist Ray Kane] (Tradewinds Records 106- these songs are reissued on CD on Hana Ola Records [HOCD 53000], with the title LEONARD KWAN – SLACK KEY MASTER – THE COMPLETE EARLY RECORDINGS). |
(two song medley) |
| Nahenahe |
George Kuo |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Slack Key [with the black and white cover, which also has tracks by Slack Key guitarist Ray Kane] (Tradewinds Records 106- these songs are reissued on CD on Hana Ola Records [HOCD 53000], with the title LEONARD KWAN – SLACK KEY MASTER – THE COMPLETE EARLY RECORDINGS). |
This track also appears on the recording Slack Key [with the red cover] (Tradewinds Records 103), and on the anthology recording Party Songs Hawaiian Style, Volume 1 (Tradewinds Records 104), and it is reissued on CD on Hana Ola Records [HOCD 53000], with the title THE LEGENDARY LEONARD KWAN – THE COMPLETE EARLY RECORDINGS). |
| None Hula |
George Kuo |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Linda: Hawaii’s Canary [with Leonard backing up Linda Dela Cruz on electric guitar] (Tradewinds Records 118) |
This track also features Robert Kaaiai playing in Tuning # C8 (G-C-D-G-B-E) |
| Onoipu |
Elmer Kohala Lim |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
The Lim Family – Ku Kaulana (Pumehana Records 4925) |
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| `Elua Na Pua Ia Ke Ao |
Mika`ele Mike McClellan |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Some New Things! Ki Ho`alu: He Mau Mea Hou! (Topsoil Records 9083) |
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| Ilima’s Song |
Mika`ele Mike McClellan |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Backyard Slack Key & Autoharp (Topsoil Records 8128) – For ordering, contact Mika`ele Mike McClellan, c/o Bartlett & Company, Box 10461, Portland, OR 97210. |
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| Kuu Pua (My Flower) |
Harry Kunihi Mitchell (with Ruth Leighton) |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
45-RPM (Poki Records 7410) – sides A and B: |
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| Mele O Kahoolawe (Song of Kahoolawe) |
Harry Kunihi Mitchell (with Ruth Leighton) |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
45-RPM (Poki Records 7410) – sides A and B: |
This track also appears on the anthology album Hano Hao (Ginger Records 3002). |
| Haleakala |
Peter Moon |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
The Music Makers [with the Peter Moon Band] (Kanikapila Records 1009) |
Tuned up 1 half step to sound in the key of C#. |
| Slack Key Medley |
George Nainoa |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Stringing Along with You Hawaiian Style [Anthology Album] (Waikiki Records 108 – out-of-print) |
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| Lei Nani |
Gabby Pahinui |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Hawaiian Slack Key Volume 1 – With Gabby Pahinui (Waikiki Records 319) |
Played in the keys of C and G in this tuning. |
| Kaua’i Beauty |
Jeff Peterson |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Slack Key Guitar: The Artistry of Jeff Peterson (Palm Records PALM4025) |
|
| ‘Akaka Falls |
Jim Kimo West |
Dropped C (CGDGBD) |
Kimo Style (Westernmost Records WMR-30004-2) |
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| Pu, Uana Hulu [Pu’uanahulu] (Remembering Gabby) |
Chet Atkins |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
Almost Alone (Columbia 67497) |
Played in the keys of C and F |
| He Punahele No `Oe |
Keola Beamer |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
Moe Uhane Kika (Tales of the Dream Guitar) (Dancing Cat 38006) |
|
| Holo Wa`apa |
Keola Beamer |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
Moe Uhane Kika (Tales of the Dream Guitar) (Dancing Cat 38006) |
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| Ku`uipo Ku`u Lei |
Keola Beamer |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
Moe Uhane Kika (Tales of the Dream Guitar) (Dancing Cat 38006) |
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| Lei Awapuhi |
Keola Beamer |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
Moe Uhane Kika (Tales of the Dream Guitar) (Dancing Cat 38006) |
|
| Medley: Bali Ha`i/Stranger in Paradise |
Keola Beamer |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
Moe Uhane Kika (Tales of the Dream Guitar) (Dancing Cat 38006) |
|
| Medley: Ke Ali`i Hulu Mamo/Kimo Hula |
Keola Beamer |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
Moe Uhane Kika (Tales of the Dream Guitar) (Dancing Cat 38006) |
Ke Ali`i Hulu Mamo is played in the keys of A minor and C Major. |
| Sweet Singing Bamboo |
Keola Beamer |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
Moe Uhane Kika (Tales of the Dream Guitar) (Dancing Cat 38006) |
|
| Akaka Falls |
Keola Beamer |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
Mauna Kea (White Mountain Journal) (Dancing Cat 38011) |
[on this album the song is titled Ka Wailele O `Akaka (`Akaka Falls)] – Played in the keys of F and C. |
| Imi Au Ia `Oe |
Keola Beamer |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
Mauna Kea (White Mountain Journal) (Dancing Cat 38011) |
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| Ke`ena Malu (Quiet Place) |
Keola Beamer |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
Mauna Kea (White Mountain Journal) (Dancing Cat 38011) |
|
| Keiki Dream |
Keola Beamer |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
Mauna Kea (White Mountain Journal) (Dancing Cat 38011) |
With steel string guitar in this tuning in the key of C capoed up nine frets to sound in the key of A, and second guitar part on nylon string guitar also in this tuning capoed up two frets to sound in the key of A and played in the key of G. |
| Sase (Sassy) |
Keola Beamer |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
Mauna Kea (White Mountain Journal) (Dancing Cat 38011) |
Capoed up two frets to sound in the key of D. |
| Sweet Lei Mamo |
Keola Beamer |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
Mauna Kea (White Mountain Journal) (Dancing Cat 38011) |
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| Don’t You Want To Be My Baby? |
Keola Beamer |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
Wooden Boat (Dancing Cat 38024) |
|
| E Manono |
Keola Beamer |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
Wooden Boat (Dancing Cat 38024) |
Played in the key of of G minor. |
| Hemo Da Kopé (Coffee) Bean |
Keola Beamer |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
Wooden Boat (Dancing Cat 38024) |
|
| No Ke Ano Ahiahi (In The Evening Time) |
Keola Beamer |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
Wooden Boat (Dancing Cat 38024) |
|
| Shells |
Keola Beamer |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
Wooden Boat (Dancing Cat 38024) |
|
| Where I Hold You |
Keola Beamer |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
Wooden Boat (Dancing Cat 38024) |
|
| Wooden Boat |
Keola Beamer |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
Wooden Boat (Dancing Cat 38024) |
|
| Do You Hear What I Hear? |
Keola Beamer |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
Ki Ho`alu Christmas (Dancing Cat 38037) |
With acoustic guitars played in this tuning, and electric guitars played in a C–F–C–F–C–F tuning. |
| Away in a Manger |
Keola Beamer |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
Hawaiian Slack Key Christmas (Dancing Cat 38044) |
|
| The Beauty of Mauna Kea |
Keola Beamer |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
Kolonahe (From the Gentle Wind) (Dancing Cat 38047) |
|
| Ka Makani Ka`ili Aloha |
Keola Beamer |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
Kolonahe (From the Gentle Wind) (Dancing Cat 38047) |
Capoed up two frets to sound in the key of D. |
| Kauhale O Kamapua`a |
Keola Beamer |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
Kolonahe (From the Gentle Wind) (Dancing Cat 38047) |
With one guitar in this tuning capoed up nine frets and played with key of C fingerings to sound in the key of A, and another guitar in this tuning capoed up two frets and played in G fingerings to sound in the key of A. |
| Maui Waltz |
Keola Beamer |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
Kolonahe (From the Gentle Wind) (Dancing Cat 38047) |
Played in the key of G. |
| Pele Trilogy |
Keola Beamer |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
Kolonahe (From the Gentle Wind) (Dancing Cat 38047) |
|
| Kapalua Bay |
Keola Beamer |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
Soliloquy – Ka Leo O Loko (Dancing Cat 38012) |
|
| The Myna Bird’s Dobro |
Keola Beamer |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
Soliloquy – Ka Leo O Loko (Dancing Cat 38012) |
Played in the key of G. |
| Papa’s Okolehau |
Keola Beamer |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
Soliloquy – Ka Leo O Loko (Dancing Cat 38012) |
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| Pauahi `O Kalani |
Keola Beamer |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
Soliloquy – Ka Leo O Loko (Dancing Cat 38012) |
|
| Adios Kealoha |
Keola Beamer |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar in the Real Old Style (Music of Polynesia Records 22000) |
|
| The Beauty of Mauna Kea |
Keola Beamer |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar in the Real Old Style (Music of Polynesia Records 22000) |
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| In The Real Old Style |
Keola Beamer |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar in the Real Old Style (Music of Polynesia Records 22000) |
|
| Kaulana Na Pua |
Keola Beamer |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar in the Real Old Style (Music of Polynesia Records 22000) |
With nylon string guitar part played in this tuning, and steel string guitar part is in another C Wahine Tuning (#G5: C–G–D–G–B–D). |
| Kawahikukapulani |
Keola Beamer |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar in the Real Old Style (Music of Polynesia Records 22000) |
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| Lovely Hula Hands |
Keola Beamer |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar in the Real Old Style (Music of Polynesia Records 22000) |
|
| Pua Lili Lehua |
Keola Beamer |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar in the Real Old Style (Music of Polynesia Records 22000) |
|
| Home |
Keola Beamer |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
Mohala Hou – Music of the Hawaiian Renaissance (‘Ohe Records 96120) |
Played in the key of G. |
| Kawika |
Keola Beamer |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
Mohala Hou – Music of the Hawaiian Renaissance (‘Ohe Records 96120) |
Played in the keys of A minor and C Major. |
| Pretty Girl |
Keola Beamer |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
Look Into Your Eyes |
Capoed op two frets to sound in the key of D. |
| Pua ‘Ahihi |
Keola Beamer |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
Look Into Your Eyes |
[kahuko over the “A”] |
| Pupu |
Keola Beamer |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
Look Into Your Eyes |
[kahuko over the 2 “u’s”] Hinuhinu/ Kahuli [kahuko over the “a” ] Aku/ Ka Huelo |
| ‘Opae |
Keola Beamer |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
Look Into Your Eyes |
Played in the keys of C and G |
| He Punahele No ’Oe |
Keola Beamer |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
Malama (Ko Aloha (Keep Your Love) – (‘Ohe Records 8733) |
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| Kaulana Na |
Keola Beamer |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
Malama (Ko Aloha (Keep Your Love) – (‘Ohe Records 8733) |
(Pua/ One Hanau |
| Waipi’o Paka’alana/Malama |
Keola Beamer |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
Malama (Ko Aloha (Keep Your Love) – (‘Ohe Records 8733) |
Played in the key of A minor |
| Mango Tree |
Keola Beamer |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
Sweet Maui Moon (Paradise Productions 980) |
Capoed up two frets to sound in the key of D. |
| Sweet Maui Moon |
Keola Beamer |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
Sweet Maui Moon (Paradise Productions 980) |
Capoed up four frets to sound in the key of E. |
| Wings of the Seabird |
Keola Beamer |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
Sweet Maui Moon (Paradise Productions 980) |
Capoed up two frets to sound in the key of D |
| Holo Wa`apa |
Keola Beamer |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
Hawaian Slack Key Guitar [Flexi-disc with the instruction book] (Oak Publications – out-of-print) |
|
| Pupu Hinu Hinu |
Keola Beamer |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
Hawaian Slack Key Guitar [Flexi-disc with the instruction book] (Oak Publications – out-of-print) |
|
| Sase |
Keola Beamer |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
Hawaian Slack Key Guitar [Flexi-disc with the instruction book] (Oak Publications – out-of-print) |
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| Pupu Hinu Hinu (Medley) |
The Beamer Brothers (Keola and Kapono Beamer) |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
This Is Our Island Home – We Are Her Sons (Music of Polynesia Records 29000) |
[with the songs Pupu Hinu Hinu/ Kahli Aku/ Kahuelo ‘Opae] -With Keola playing in the keys of G and C in this tuning, and Kapono in the G Major Tuning (#G1: D–G–D–G–B–D), playing in the keys of G and C. |
| Aloha Oe A Hui Hou |
Cindy Combs |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
Sunny Rain (Dancing Cat 88697-09883-3) |
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| Days of My Youth |
Cindy Combs |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
Sunny Rain (Dancing Cat 88697-09883-3) |
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| Kamelenahenaheokekai |
Cindy Combs |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
Sunny Rain (Dancing Cat 88697-09883-3) |
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| Lullabye |
Cindy Combs |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
Sunny Rain (Dancing Cat 88697-09883-3) |
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| Mauna Loa Lei |
Cindy Combs |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
Sunny Rain (Dancing Cat 88697-09883-3) |
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| Aloha O’e A |
Cindy Combs |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
Sunny Rain (Dancing Cat 88697-09883-3) |
Hui Hou |
| Ua Noho Au A Kupa/ Wai’alae |
Cindy Combs |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
Sunny Rain (Dancing Cat 88697-09883-3) |
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| Kaulana Na Pua |
Cindy Combs |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
Slack Key Lady (Dancing Cat 38041) |
Playing in the key of G. |
| Kipu |
Cindy Combs |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
Slack Key Lady (Dancing Cat 38041) |
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| Ku`u Home O Kahalu`u |
Cindy Combs |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
Slack Key Lady (Dancing Cat 38041) |
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| Sweet Leilani |
Cindy Combs |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
Slack Key Lady (Dancing Cat 38041) |
|
| Roselani Blossoms |
Cindy Combs |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
Slack Key Lady (Dancing Cat 38041) |
|
| Sweet Leilani |
Cindy Combs |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
Slack Key Lady (Dancing Cat 38041) |
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| Sweet Memory |
Cindy Combs |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
Slack Key Lady (Dancing Cat 38041) |
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| Wahine `Ilikea |
Cindy Combs |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
Slack Key Lady (Dancing Cat 38041) |
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| Pa Nani Mai La Ko Iesu Kehea (Softly and Tenderly) |
Cindy Combs |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
Moonrise Music (Pule 2015) |
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| Pua Lilia |
Cindy Combs |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
Moonrise Music (Pule 2015) |
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| Tender Shephard/ Over the Rainbow |
Cindy Combs |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
Moonrise Music (Pule 2015) |
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| 2 Song Medley: Iesu No Ke Kahuhipa/Kanaka Waiwai |
Cindy Combs |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
Ki Ho`alu Christmas (Dancing Cat 38037) |
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| Winter Wonderland |
Cindy Combs |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
Hawaiian Slack Key Christmas (Dancing Cat 38044) |
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| Kokee |
Led Kaapana |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
Lima Wela! (Leahi Records 2001 – reissued on Shaka Records SCD 3003) |
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| Alma Mater Medley: Pahoa and Pahala High Schools |
Led Kaapana |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
Simply Slack Key (Paradise Records 970) |
With the main Slack Key played on acoustic guitar part in this tuning, capoed up five frets to sound in the key of E, and the second guitar part on electric guitar in Standard Tuning (#C30: E–A–D–G–B–E) in the key of E. |
| Come To Me Gently |
Led Kaapana |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
Simply Slack Key (Paradise Records 970) |
With the main Slack Key part played on acoustic guitar in this tuning, capoed up five frets to sound in the key of E, and the second guitar part on electric guitar in Standard Tuning (#C30: E–A–D–G–B–E) in the key of E. |
| E Ku`u Morning Dew |
Led Kaapana |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
Simply Slack Key (Paradise Records 970) |
With the main Slack Key part played on acoustic guitar in this tuning, capoed up five frets to sound in the key of E, and the second guitar part on electric guitar in Standard Tuning (#C30: E–A–D–G–B–E) in the key of E. |
| Kaua`i Waltz |
Led Kaapana |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
Simply Slack Key (Paradise Records 970) |
With the main Slack Key part played on acoustic guitar in this tuning, capoed up five frets to sound in the key of E, and the second guitar part on electric guitar in Standard Tuning (#C30: E–A–D–G–B–E) in the key of E. |
| Ku`u Ipo I Ka He`e Pue One |
Led Kaapana |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
Simply Slack Key (Paradise Records 970) |
With the main Slack Key part played on acoustic guitar in this tuning, capoed up five frets to sound in the key of E, and the second guitar part on electric guitar in Standard Tuning (#C30: E–A–D–G–B–E) in the key of E. |
| Maui Waltz |
Led Kaapana |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
Simply Slack Key (Paradise Records 970) |
With the main Slack Key part played on acoustic guitar in this tuning, capoed up five frets to sound in the key of E, and the second guitar part on electric guitar in Standard Tuning (#C30: E–A–D–G–B–E) in the key of E. |
| Ua Noho Au Akupa |
Led Kaapana |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
Simply Slack Key (Paradise Records 970) |
With the main Slack Key part played on acoustic guitar in this tuning, capoed up five frets to sound in the key of E, and the second guitar part on electric guitar in Standard Tuning (#C30: E–A–D–G–B–E) in the key of E. |
| You Are My Sunshine |
Led Kaapana |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
Simply Slack Key (Paradise Records 970) |
With the main Slack Key part played on acoustic guitar in this tuning, capoed up five frets to sound in the key of E, and the second guitar part on electric guitar in Standard Tuning (#C30: E–A–D–G–B–E) in the key of E. |
| Kawaihae |
Led Kaapana |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
Hui Ohaha [with the group Hui Ohana] (Paradise Records 920) |
Capoed up five frets to sound in the key of E. |
| Manowaiopuna (Koula) |
Led Kaapana |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
Hui Ohaha [with the group Hui Ohana] (Paradise Records 920) |
Capoed up five frets to sound in the key of E. |
| Tue Hey |
Led Kaapana |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
Black Sand (Dancing Cat 38015) |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of Bb. |
| Hi`ilawe |
Ray Kane |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
Wa`ahila (Dancing Cat 38002) |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of Bb. |
| Wa`alae/Halona Medley |
Ray Kane |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
Nanakuli’s Raymond Kane (Tradewinds Records 1130 - reissued on CD on Hana Ola Records [HOCD 52000], with the title THE LEGENDARY RAY KANE –OLD STYLE SLACK KEY – THE COMPLETE EARLY RECORDINGS) |
(this medley also starts with the song Nani Wale Lihu`e) |
| Hi`ilawe |
Ray Kane |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
Master of the Slack Key Guitar (Rounder Records 6020) |
Tuned down one half step to sound in the key of B. |
| Ahe Lau Makani |
Jeff Peterson |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
Slack Key Guitar: The Artistry of Jeff Peterson (Palm Records PALM4025) |
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| Chance ‘Em |
Jeff Peterson |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
Slack Key Guitar: The Artistry of Jeff Peterson (Palm Records PALM4025) |
tuned up a half step to sound in the key of C# |
| Kimo Hula |
Jeff Peterson |
Keola's C (CGDGBE) |
Slack Key Guitar: The Artistry of Jeff Peterson (Palm Records PALM4025) |
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| Moanalua |
Robert Kaaiai |
C8: G-C-D-G-B-E |
Linda – Hawaii’s Canary [backing up Linda Dela Cruz] (Tradewinds Records 118 – out-of-print) |
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| Nani Ka`ala |
Robert Kaaiai |
C8: G-C-D-G-B-E |
Linda – Hawaii’s Canary [backing up Linda Dela Cruz] (Tradewinds Records 118 – out-of-print) |
[This track also appears on the “best of ” album Best Of Linda [backing up Linda Dela Cruz] (Tradewinds Records 2201) |
| Pauoa Liko Ke Lehua |
Robert Kaaiai |
C8: G-C-D-G-B-E |
Linda – Hawaii’s Canary [backing up Linda Dela Cruz] (Tradewinds Records 118 – out-of-print) |
[This track also appears on the “best of ” album Best Of Linda [backing up Linda Dela Cruz] (Tradewinds Records 2201) |
| None Hula |
Robert Kaaiai |
C8: G-C-D-G-B-E |
Linda – Hawaii’s Canary [backing up Linda Dela Cruz] (Tradewinds Records 118 – out-of-print) |
This track also has Leonard Kwan playing in the C Wahine Tuning # C5 (C-G-D-G-B-D) |
| Auntie Alice Namekelua’s Song |
Keola Beamer |
C8: G-C-D-G-B-E |
Hawaian Slack Key Guitar [Flexi-disc with the instruction book] (Oak Publications – out-of-print) |
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| Li`i’s Song |
Keola Beamer |
Hi'ilawe (CGEGBE) |
Soliloquy – Ka Leo O Loko (Dancing Cat 38012) |
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| He’eia |
Keola Beamer |
Hi'ilawe (CGEGBE) |
Mohala Hou - Music of the Hawaiian Renaissance (‘Ohe Records 96120) |
Tuned down two half steps to the key of Bb |
| Guava Tree |
Keola Beamer |
Hi'ilawe (CGEGBE) |
Mohala Hou - Music of the Hawaiian Renaissance (‘Ohe Records 96120) |
Tuned down one half step to the key of B. The second guitar is in Tuning #G5 (C-G-D-G-B-D), played in the key of G, and capoed up four frets to sound in the key of B. |
| Na Tiipaani O Na Tamalii |
Atta Isaacs. Sr. |
Hi'ilawe (CGEGBE) |
Alvin Kaleolani Isaacs & Sons [with Alvin, Barney, and Norman Isaacs] (Lilinoe Records 101 – out-of-print) |
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| Golf Swing |
George Kuo |
Hi'ilawe (CGEGBE) |
Aloha No Na Kupuna - Love of the Elders (Dancing Cat 38009) |
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| Old Hi`ilawe |
George Kuo |
Hi'ilawe (CGEGBE) |
Nahenahe – Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar (Hula Records 576) |
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| Old Hi’ilawe |
George Kuo |
Hi'ilawe (CGEGBE) |
O Ke Aumoe: Night of the Slack Key Guitar (Winter & Winter Records W&W 910 142-2) |
in this song the guitar is tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of B flat |
| Kauliluaikeanu Waltz |
Cyril Pahinui |
Hi'ilawe (CGEGBE) |
`Ia`Oe E Ka La, Helu `Ekahi, Volume 1 [backing up Palani Vaughan] (Nakahili Records 100) |
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| Hi`ilawe |
Gabby Pahinui |
Hi'ilawe (CGEGBE) |
Pure Gabby (Hula Records 567) |
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| Nanea Kou Maka I Ka Le`ale`a |
Gabby Pahinui |
Hi'ilawe (CGEGBE) |
Pure Gabby (Hula Records 567) |
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| Hi-ilawe |
Gabby Pahinui |
Hi'ilawe (CGEGBE) |
These two tracks also appear on Gabby’s “Best Of” recording Ka Makana A Pahinui (The Gift of Pahinui) (Hula Records 578)] |
Reissued on the anthology album The History of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar - Vintage Hawaiian Treasures Vol. 7 (Hana Ola Records 24000), which has 20 historical tracks by 9 Slack Key guitarists - originally issued in 1946 on 78-RPM on Bell Records #505A – out-of-print) –Tuned down one half step to sound in the key of B. |
| Hi-ilawe |
Gabby Pahinui |
Hi'ilawe (CGEGBE) |
These two tracks also appear on Gabby’s “Best Of” recording Ka Makana A Pahinui (The Gift of Pahinui) (Hula Records 578)] |
(second version on this song on this reissued recording) - Reissued on the anthology album The History of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar - Vintage Hawaiian Treasures Vol. 7 (Hana Ola Records 24000), which has 20 historical tracks by 9 Slack Key guitarists. Originally issued in 1947 on 78-RPM (Aloha Records # AR-810– out-of-print). |
| Hi`ilawe |
Gabby Pahinui |
Hi'ilawe (CGEGBE) |
The Best of Hawaiian Slack Key With Gabby Pahinui (Waikiki Records 340) |
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| He`eia |
Gabby Pahinui |
Hi'ilawe (CGEGBE) |
Music of Old Hawaii – Sons of Hawaii (Hula Records 506, also issued on London International Records 91396) |
This track also appears on Gabby’s “Best Of” recording Ka Makana A Pahinui [The Gift of Pahinui] (Hula Records 578). |
| Aloha Chant |
Gabby Pahinui |
Hi'ilawe (CGEGBE) |
An Island Heritage [with the Sons of Hawaii] (Panini Records 1001) |
Tuned down five half steps to sound in the key of G. |
| I Love Christmas |
Gabby Pahinui |
Hi'ilawe (CGEGBE) |
An Island Heritage [with the Sons of Hawaii] (Panini Records 1001) |
Tuned down four half steps to sound in the key of Ab. |
| Mauna Alani |
Gabby Pahinui |
Hi'ilawe (CGEGBE) |
An Island Heritage [with the Sons of Hawaii] (Panini Records 1001) |
Tuned down five half steps to sound in the key of G. |
| Moe Kokolo |
Gabby Pahinui |
Hi'ilawe (CGEGBE) |
An Island Heritage [with the Sons of Hawaii] (Panini Records 1001) |
Tuned down four half steps to sound in the key of Ab. |
| Po’e Koa |
Gabby Pahinui |
Hi'ilawe (CGEGBE) |
An Island Heritage [with the Sons of Hawaii] (Panini Records 1001) |
Tuned down five half steps to sound in the key of G. |
| Hame Pila |
Gabby Pahinui |
Hi'ilawe (CGEGBE) |
Gabby [the “Brown Album] (Panini Records 1002) – Gabby on 12 string guitar. |
Tuned down five half steps to sound in the key of G. |
| He`eia |
Gabby Pahinui |
Hi'ilawe (CGEGBE) |
Gabby [the “Brown Album] (Panini Records 1002) – Gabby on 12 string guitar. |
Tuned down one half step to sound in the key of B. |
| Hi`ilawe–1972 |
Gabby Pahinui |
Hi'ilawe (CGEGBE) |
Gabby [the “Brown Album] (Panini Records 1002) – Gabby on 12 string guitar. |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of Bb. |
| Hula O Makee |
Gabby Pahinui |
Hi'ilawe (CGEGBE) |
Gabby [the “Brown Album] (Panini Records 1002) – Gabby on 12 string guitar. |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of Bb. |
| Ka Moa`e |
Gabby Pahinui |
Hi'ilawe (CGEGBE) |
Gabby [the “Brown Album] (Panini Records 1002) – Gabby on 12 string guitar. |
Tuned down four half steps to sound in the key of Ab. Atta Isaacs plays the six string guitar solo in the C Major Tuning (#C1: C-G-E-G-C-E), tuned down four half steps to sound in the key of Ab. |
| Keawaiki |
Gabby Pahinui |
Hi'ilawe (CGEGBE) |
Gabby [the “Brown Album] (Panini Records 1002) – Gabby on 12 string guitar. |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of B. |
| Leahi |
Gabby Pahinui |
Hi'ilawe (CGEGBE) |
Gabby [the “Brown Album] (Panini Records 1002) – Gabby on 12 string guitar. |
Gabby Pahinui plays the 12 string guitar in the C Wahine Tuning (#C11: C-G-E-G-B-E), tuned down one half step to sound in the key of B.The introduction is played on nylon string guitar by Bla Pahinui in the G Major Tuning (# G1: D-G-D-G-B-D), played in the key of C, and tuned down one half step to sound in the key of B. |
| Lei Nani |
Gabby Pahinui |
Hi'ilawe (CGEGBE) |
Gabby [the “Brown Album] (Panini Records 1002) – Gabby on 12 string guitar. |
Tuned up one half step to sound in the key of C#. |
| Lei Ohu |
Gabby Pahinui |
Hi'ilawe (CGEGBE) |
Gabby [the “Brown Album] (Panini Records 1002) – Gabby on 12 string guitar. |
Tuned down one half step to sound in the key of B. Fingered in the keys of E and C, therefore sounding in the keys of Eb and B. Atta Isaacs plays the six string guitar solo in the C Major Tuning (#C1: C-G-E-G-C-E), tuned down one half step to sound in the key of B. |
| Lihue |
Gabby Pahinui |
Hi'ilawe (CGEGBE) |
Gabby [the “Brown Album] (Panini Records 1002) – Gabby on 12 string guitar. |
Tuned up one half step to sound in the key of C#. The introduction and the ending are played on nylon string guitar by Bla Pahinui in the G Major Tuning (# G1: D-G-D-G-B-D), and the intro uses the chords D minor to G, resolving to C, capoed up one fret to sound in the key of C#. |
| 2 Song Medley: Hi`ilawe–1947/ Luau Hula |
Gabby Pahinui |
Hi'ilawe (CGEGBE) |
Gabby [the “Brown Album] (Panini Records 1002) – Gabby on 12 string guitar. |
Tuned down four half steps to sound in the key of Ab. Fingered in the keys of C and F, therefore sounding in the keys of Ab and C#. Atta Isaacs plays the six string guitar solo fingering in the key if F in theC Major Tuning (#C1: C-G-E-G-C-E), tuned down four half steps to sound in the key of Ab, therefore sounding in the key of C# for his solo. |
| Wai O Ke Aniani |
Gabby Pahinui |
Hi'ilawe (CGEGBE) |
Gabby [the “Brown Album] (Panini Records 1002) – Gabby on 12 string guitar. |
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| Leahi |
Gabby Pahinui |
Hi'ilawe (CGEGBE) |
Gabby [the “Brown Album] (Panini Records 1002) – Gabby on 12 string guitar. |
The introduction is played on nylon string guitar by Bla Pahinui in the G Major Tuning (# G1: D-G-D-G-B-D), played in the key of C, and tuned down one half step to sound in the key of B. Gabby Pahinui plays the 12 string guitar in the C Wahine Tining (#C11: C-G-E-G-B-E), tuned down one half step to sound in the key of B. |
| Lei No Ka`iulani |
Gabby Pahinui |
Hi'ilawe (CGEGBE) |
Gabby [the “Brown Album] (Panini Records 1002) – Gabby on 12 string guitar. |
The introduction is played on nylon string guitar by Bla Pahinui in the G Major Tuning (# G1: D-G-D-G-B-D), capoed up three frets to sound in the key of Bb. Gabby Pahinui plays the 12 string guitar in the C Mauna Loa Tuning (# C22: C-G-E-G-A-E), tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of Bb. |
| Haleiwa Hula |
Gabby Pahinui |
Hi'ilawe (CGEGBE) |
Rabbit Island Music Festival (Panini Records 1004) Gabby on 12 string guitar |
With Atta Isaacs, Sr. on 6 string guitar in C Major Tuning (#C1: C–G–E–G–C–E). |
| Ho`oheno Keia No Beauty |
Gabby Pahinui |
Hi'ilawe (CGEGBE) |
Rabbit Island Music Festival (Panini Records 1004) Gabby on 12 string guitar |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of Bb, with Atta Isaacs on 6 string guitar in C Major Tuning (#C1: C–G–E–G–C–E), also tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of Bb. |
| Kaua`i Beauty |
Gabby Pahinui |
Hi'ilawe (CGEGBE) |
Rabbit Island Music Festival (Panini Records 1004) Gabby on 12 string guitar |
With Atta Isaacs playing the nylon string guitar on the introduction and the ending in the Standard Tuning (#C33: E-A-D-G-B-E), playing in the keys of A minor and C in the introduction |
| Makee `Ailana |
Gabby Pahinui |
Hi'ilawe (CGEGBE) |
Rabbit Island Music Festival (Panini Records 1004) Gabby on 12 string guitar |
With Sonny Chillingworth on lead vocals and a second guitar in C Wahine Tuning (#C5: C–G–D–G–B–D). [CHECK and cross reference Sonny] |
| Palolo |
Gabby Pahinui |
Hi'ilawe (CGEGBE) |
Rabbit Island Music Festival (Panini Records 1004) Gabby on 12 string guitar |
With Atta Isaacs on 6 string guitar in C Major Tuning (#C1: C–G–E–G–C–E). |
| Pua Mamane |
Gabby Pahinui |
Hi'ilawe (CGEGBE) |
Rabbit Island Music Festival (Panini Records 1004) Gabby on 12 string guitar |
With Atta Isaacs on 6 string guitar in C Major Tuning (#C1: C–G–E–G–C–E) |
| Ua Nani Kaua`i |
Gabby Pahinui |
Hi'ilawe (CGEGBE) |
Rabbit Island Music Festival (Panini Records 1004) Gabby on 12 string guitar |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of Bb, with Atta Isaacs, Sr. on 6 string guitar in C Major Tuning (#C1: C–G–E–G–C–E), also tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of Bb. |
| Wahine U`i |
Gabby Pahinui |
Hi'ilawe (CGEGBE) |
The Gabby Pahinui Hawaiian Band – Volume 1 (Panini Records 1007, also issued on Warner Brothers Records 3023 – out-of-print) - Gabby on 12 string guitar |
With Atta Isaacs, Sr. on 6 string guitar in C Major Tuning (#C1: C–G–E–G–C–E). |
| Po Mahina |
Gabby Pahinui |
Hi'ilawe (CGEGBE) |
The Gabby Pahinui Hawaiian Band – Volume 2 (Panini Records 1008) – Gabby on 12 string guitar [check pitches and Atta—and cross reference Atta] |
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| Pua Kukui |
Gabby Pahinui |
Hi'ilawe (CGEGBE) |
The Gabby Pahinui Hawaiian Band – Volume 2 (Panini Records 1008) – Gabby on 12 string guitar [check pitches and Atta—and cross reference Atta] |
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| 2 Song Medley: Kilakila O Moanalua/Inu I Ka Wai |
Gabby Pahinui |
Hi'ilawe (CGEGBE) |
The Gabby Pahinui Hawaiian Band – Volume 2 (Panini Records 1008) – Gabby on 12 string guitar [check pitches and Atta—and cross reference Atta] |
First part of medley tuned down to sound in the key of Bb. Second part of medley, played on 12 string guitar in tuning #C22: C–G–E–G–A–E) [check] |
| 2 Song Medley: Kilakila ‘O Moanalua/ Inu I Ka Wai |
Gabby Pahinui |
Hi'ilawe (CGEGBE) |
The Gabby Pahinui Hawaiian Band – Volume 2 (Panini Records 1008) – Gabby on 12 string guitar [check pitches and Atta—and cross reference Atta] |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of Bb. The second guitar part is played in tuning #C22: C–G–E–G–A–E, also tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of Bb. |
| Beauty Hula |
Gabby Pahinui |
Hi'ilawe (CGEGBE) |
A Lei of Songs from Sam (Four Winds Recording 2001 – out-of-print) – Backing up Sam Kahalewai. |
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| Alekoki |
Gabby Pahinui |
Hi'ilawe (CGEGBE) |
Hawaiian Slack Key Volume 2 –With Gabby Pahinui (Waikiki Records 320) |
played in the keys of C, F, and G |
| Ka Manu |
Gabby Pahinui |
Hi'ilawe (CGEGBE) |
Melveen With the Best of Slack Key [with Gabby backing up Melveen Leed] (Lehua Records 7046) |
Played in the keys of Eb in this tuning, for the instrumental breaks, with the guitar capoed up three frets to sound in the key of Eb; and in the key of C in tuning #C20 (C-E-G-E-C-E), backing up the vocal verses. |
| Beyond the Reef |
Jim Kimo West |
Hi'ilawe (CGEGBE) |
Slack Key West (Westernmost Records WMR-30002-2) |
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| Wahine U’i (Slack Key Instrumental) |
Frank Palani Kaina [aka Frank Palani] (with The Ho`opi`i Brothers) |
C12: G-C-E-G-B-E |
Kauna (Poki Records 9030) |
This track also appears on the anthology recording Slack Key Giants (Pumehana Records 4916). |
| New Opihi Moemoe |
Leonard Kwan |
C12: G-C-E-G-B-E |
The Old Way (Tradewinds Records 1128 - reissued on CD on Hana Ola Records [HOCD 53000], with the title THE LEGENDARY LEONARD KWAN – THE COMPLETE EARLY RECORDINGS). |
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| Hawaiian Chimes |
Leonard Kwan |
C12: G-C-E-G-B-E |
The Old Way (Tradewinds Records 1128 - reissued on CD on Hana Ola Records [HOCD 53000], with the title THE LEGENDARY LEONARD KWAN – THE COMPLETE EARLY RECORDINGS). |
45-RPM (Island Recording Studio 314 – out-of-print - reissued on CD on Hana Ola Records [HOCD 53000], with the title LEONARD KWAN –SLACK KEY MASTER – THE COMPLETE EARLY RECORDINGS)) – This was Leonard Kwan’s first recording, from approximately 1957. |
| When the Rain is Over |
Carlos Andrade (with Na Pali) |
Hanalei C (CGEGBD) |
Na Pali - Pacific Tunings (Awapuhi Records 101) |
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| Koke`e |
Led Kaapana |
Led's New C Wahine (GCEGBD) |
Black Sand (Dancing Cat 38015) |
Tuned down three half steps to sound in the key of A (repeated in the tuning just below for reference). |
| Koke`e |
Led Kaapana |
Led's New C Wahine (GCEGBD) |
Black Sand (Dancing Cat 38015) |
Tuned down one half steps to sound in the key of Bb. |
| Bob & Led’s Modern Slack Key |
Led Kaapana |
Led's New C Wahine (GCEGBD) |
In the Saddle [Duet with Bob Brozman on acoustic steel guitar] (Dancing Cat 38051) |
With Led in this tuning tuned down to the key of G, and Bob Brozman on acoustic steel guitar in G Major Tuning (#G1: D–G–D–G–B–D), tuned down three half steps to the key of G. |
| Wood & Steel Slack Key |
Led Kaapana |
Led's New C Wahine (GCEGBD) |
Kiho’alu-HAwaiian Slack Key Guitar (Rhythm & Roots Records IT-0307) |
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| He Wai Mau (Julie’s Song) |
Wayne Jacintho |
Ni'ihau C Wahine (CGCGBD) |
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to be released |
| Wela Kahau |
Malaki Kanahele |
Wela Kahau (GCCGBE) |
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To be issued on recording on Dancing Cat Records. Also featured in Eddie Kamae’s film about Slack Key guitar, The Hawaiian Way. |
| Makalapua |
Walter Calvalho |
C20: C-G-E-G-A-B |
|
to be released |
| Hawaii Loa |
Carlos Andrade (with Na Pali) |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Na Pali – Pacific Tunings (Awapuhi Records 101) |
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| Hokulea Hula |
Carlos Andrade (with Na Pali) |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Na Pali – Pacific Tunings (Awapuhi Records 101) |
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| Kamali’i |
Carlos Andrade (with Na Pali) |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Na Pali (Awapuhi Records AWA 8538) |
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| Navigator’s Lullaby |
Carlos Andrade (with Na Pali) |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Na Pali (Awapuhi Records AWA 8538) |
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| Kealia |
Keola Beamer |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Wooden Boat (Dancing Cat 38024) |
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| Alekoki |
Keola Beamer |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Moe`uhane Kika (Tales of the Dream Guitar) (Dancing Cat 38006) |
(mistitled Alekoki on the recording – it is actually the song Haole Hula, by the late R. Alex Anderson) |
| Old Man Pueo |
Keola Beamer |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Island Born (`Ohe Records 96118) |
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| Kaulana Kawaihae |
Danny Carvalho |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Somewhere (Lava Rock Music LRM-002) |
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| Kealia |
Pat Cockett (with Na Pali) |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Na Pali (Awapuhi Records AWA 8538) |
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| Ahe Lau Makani |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Pua`ena (Glow Brightly) (Dancing Cat 38036) |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of Bb. |
| Ahulili |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Pua`ena (Glow Brightly) (Dancing Cat 38036) |
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| Hilo Rag |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Pua`ena (Glow Brightly) (Dancing Cat 38036) |
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| Ipo Lei Manu |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Pua`ena (Glow Brightly) (Dancing Cat 38036) |
Tuned down three half steps to sound in the key of A. |
| Kapela |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Pua`ena (Glow Brightly) (Dancing Cat 38036) |
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| Kaua`i O Mano |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Pua`ena (Glow Brightly) (Dancing Cat 38036) |
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| Koke`e |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Pua`ena (Glow Brightly) (Dancing Cat 38036) |
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| Na Kupa O Wai`anae |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Pua`ena (Glow Brightly) (Dancing Cat 38036) |
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| Ninipo Ho`onipo |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Pua`ena (Glow Brightly) (Dancing Cat 38036) |
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| Waikiki Hula |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Pua`ena (Glow Brightly) (Dancing Cat 38036) |
Tuned down four half steps to sound in the key of Ab. |
| Aloha Ko`olau |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
`Ohana (Family) (Dancing Cat 38043) |
Tuned down four half steps to the key of Ab. |
| Around the World |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
`Ohana (Family) (Dancing Cat 38043) |
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| E Pupukanioe |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
`Ohana (Family) (Dancing Cat 38043) |
Tuned down four half steps to the key of Ab. |
| He`eia |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
`Ohana (Family) (Dancing Cat 38043) |
Tuned down two half steps to the key of Bb. |
| `Ike la Ladana (Queen’s Jubilee) |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
`Ohana (Family) (Dancing Cat 38043) |
Both vocal and instrumental versions tuned down four half steps to the key of Ab. |
| Ka Hanu O Ka Hanakeoki |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
`Ohana (Family) (Dancing Cat 38043) |
Tuned down two half steps to the key of Bb. |
| Moanalua |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
`Ohana (Family) (Dancing Cat 38043) |
Tuned down two half steps to the key of Bb. |
| `Ohana Slack Key |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
`Ohana (Family) (Dancing Cat 38043) |
Tuned down two half steps to the key of Bb. |
| `Ulili E |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
`Ohana (Family) (Dancing Cat 38043) |
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| Hanohano Hanalei |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
The Gift of Music – From Father to Son (Dennis Kamakahi Productions DKPCD 70012) |
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| Ha’u Ha’u E |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
The Gift of Music – From Father to Son (Dennis Kamakahi Productions DKPCD 70012) |
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| Huelo |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
The Gift of Music – From Father to Son (Dennis Kamakahi Productions DKPCD 70012) |
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| Ia ‘Oe E Ka La |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
The Gift of Music – From Father to Son (Dennis Kamakahi Productions DKPCD 70012) |
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| Ka Loke “ula Lahilahi |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
The Gift of Music – From Father to Son (Dennis Kamakahi Productions DKPCD 70012) |
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| Ka Manu |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
The Gift of Music – From Father to Son (Dennis Kamakahi Productions DKPCD 70012) |
(also fratures Dennis beautiful overdubbed harmony vocals, a sixth interval below the melody, rather than the normally sung third interval above). |
| Ka Wai Nakolokolo |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
The Gift of Music – From Father to Son (Dennis Kamakahi Productions DKPCD 70012) |
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| Kaho’olawe |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
The Gift of Music – From Father to Son (Dennis Kamakahi Productions DKPCD 70012) |
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| Ku’u Lei Papahi |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
The Gift of Music – From Father to Son (Dennis Kamakahi Productions DKPCD 70012) |
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| Christmas Memories |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Ki Ho`alu Christmas (Dancing Cat 38037) |
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| My Hawaiian Christmas |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Hawaiian Slack Key Christmas (Dancing Cat 38044) |
Tuned down one half step to the key of B. |
| Ho`omau |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Eddie Kamae Presents the Sons of Hawaii Ho`omau [backing up The Sons of Hawaii] (Hawaii Sons 5005) |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of Bb. |
| Kaua`i O Mano |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Eddie Kamae Presents Sons of Hawaii Grassroots Music (Hawaii Sons Records 6006) |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of Bb. |
| I Ka Po Ame Ke Ao |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Hui Aloha [as part of the band Hui Aloha, with George Kuo, Martin Pahinui and David Kamakahi] (Dancing Cat 38053) |
With Dennis in this tuning, and George Kuo on double neck guitar with the 12 string neck also in this tuning, and the 6 string neck in C Wahine Tuning (#C5: C–G–D–G–B–D). |
| Kaimana Hila |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Hui Aloha [as part of the band Hui Aloha, with George Kuo, Martin Pahinui and David Kamakahi] (Dancing Cat 38053) |
With Dennis in this tuning, capoed up two frets to the key of D, and George Kuo on double neck guitar with the 12 string neck also in this tuning capoed up to the key of D, and the 6 string neck in C Wahine Tuning (#C5: C–G–D–G–B–D) capoed up to the key of D. |
| Lepe `Ula`ula |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Hui Aloha [as part of the band Hui Aloha, with George Kuo, Martin Pahinui and David Kamakahi] (Dancing Cat 38053) |
With Dennis in this tuning, and George Kuo on double neck guitar with the 12 string neck also in this tuning, and the 6 string neck in C Wahine Tuning (#C5: C–G–D–G–B–D). |
| Monterey Sunrise |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Hui Aloha [as part of the band Hui Aloha, with George Kuo, Martin Pahinui and David Kamakahi] (Dancing Cat 38053) |
With Dennis in this tuning, and George Kuo in C Wahine Tuning (#C5: C–G–D–G–B–D). |
| Palolo |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Hui Aloha [as part of the band Hui Aloha, with George Kuo, Martin Pahinui and David Kamakahi] (Dancing Cat 38053) |
With Dennis in this tuning, and George Kuo on double neck guitar with the 12 string neck also in this tuning, and the 6 string neck in C Wahine Tuning (#C5: C–G–D–G–B–D). |
| Panini Pua Kea |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Hui Aloha [as part of the band Hui Aloha, with George Kuo, Martin Pahinui and David Kamakahi] (Dancing Cat 38053) |
With Dennis in this tuning, tuned down to the key of Bb, and George Kuo on double neck guitar with the 12 string neck also in this tuning tuned down to the key of Bb, and the 6 string neck in C Wahine Tuning (#C5: C–G–D–G–B–D) tuned down to the key of Bb. |
| Pua Lantana |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Hui Aloha [as part of the band Hui Aloha, with George Kuo, Martin Pahinui and David Kamakahi] (Dancing Cat 38053) |
With Dennis in this tuning, tuned down to the key of Bb and George Kuo on double neck guitar with the 12 string neck also in this tuning tuned down to the key of Bb, and the 6 string neck in C Wahine Tuning (#C5: C–G–D–G–B–D) tuned down to the key of Bb. |
| Pu`u Anahulu |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Hui Aloha [as part of the band Hui Aloha, with George Kuo, Martin Pahinui and David Kamakahi] (Dancing Cat 38053) |
With Dennis in this tuning, and George Kuo on double neck guitar with the 12 string neck also in this tuning, and the 6 string neck in C Wahine Tuning (#C5: C–G–D–G–B–D). |
| Sanoe |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Hui Aloha [as part of the band Hui Aloha, with George Kuo, Martin Pahinui and David Kamakahi] (Dancing Cat 38053) |
With Dennis in this tuning, and George Kuo on double neck guitar with the 12 string neck also in this tuning, and the 6 string neck in C Wahine Tuning (#C5: C–G–D–G–B–D). |
| Steal Away |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Hui Aloha [as part of the band Hui Aloha, with George Kuo, Martin Pahinui and David Kamakahi] (Dancing Cat 38053) |
With Dennis in this tuning, capoed up two frets to the key of D, and George Kuo in C Wahine Tuning (#C5: C–G–D–G–B–D) capoed up two frets to the key of D. |
| Ka`a Ahi Kahului (Train Song) |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Ia `Oe E Ka La, Helu `Ekahi – Volume One [backing up Palani Vaughan] (Nakahili Records 100) |
With Dennis playing the first instrumental break in this tuning, and Cyril Pahinui playing the second instrumental break on second Slack Key guitar in tuning #D5 (D–A–D–F#–B–E), tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of C. |
| Ki Ho`alu |
Ozzie Kotani |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Kani Ki Ho`alu (Dancing Cat 38013) |
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| Ku`u Kika Kahiko (My Old Guitar) |
Ozzie Kotani |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Kani Ki Ho`alu (Dancing Cat 38013) |
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| Ho’iha |
Ozzie Kotani |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Ho’ihi (Respect) – Traditional Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar (issued on Ozzie Kotani’s own label www.ozziekotani.com) |
on this song the guitar is tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of Bb |
| Ke Anuenue |
Ozzie Kotani |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Paka Ua (Raindrops) (Daniel Ho Creations DHC 80016) |
|
| Aloha Chant |
George Kuo |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Aloha No Na Kupuna - Love of the Elders (Dancing Cat 38009) |
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| He Inoa No Kaiulani |
George Kuo |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Aloha No Na Kupuna - Love of the Elders (Dancing Cat 38009) |
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| Manu Kapalulu |
George Kuo |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Aloha No Na Kupuna - Love of the Elders (Dancing Cat 38009) |
|
| Mauna Loa Blues |
George Kuo |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Aloha No Na Kupuna - Love of the Elders (Dancing Cat 38009) |
|
| Mauna Loa Blues |
George Kuo |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Nahenahe – Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar (Hula Records 576) |
|
| Ka Ipo Lei Manu |
George Kuo |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
O Ke Aumoe: Night of the Slack Key Guitar (Winter & Winter Records W&W 910 142-2) |
|
| Hilo Hula |
George Kuo |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Hardly Working [with the Kipapa Rush Band] (Kahanu Records 1004) |
With George playing in this tuning, and Wayne Reis on second guitar in C Major Tuning (#C1: C–G–E–G–C–E). |
| Kaho`olawe |
George Kuo |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Hardly Working [with the Kipapa Rush Band] (Kahanu Records 1004) |
With George playing in this tuning, capoed up to the second fret to sound in the key of D, and Wayne Reis on second guitar in C Major Tuning (#C1: C–G–E–G–C–E), capoed up two frets to sound in the key of D. |
| Pu`u Anahulu |
George Kuo |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Hui Aloha [As part of the band Hui Aloha, with Dennis Kamakahi, Martin Pahinui and David Kamakahi] (Dancing Cat Records 38053) |
With George on double neck guitar with 12 string neck in this tuning and 6 string neck in C Wahine Tuning (#C5: C–G–D–G–B–D), and Dennis Kamakahi also in this tuning. |
| Palolo |
George Kuo |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Hui Aloha [As part of the band Hui Aloha, with Dennis Kamakahi, Martin Pahinui and David Kamakahi] (Dancing Cat Records 38053) |
With George on double neck guitar with 12 string neck in this tuning and 6 string neck in C Wahine Tuning (#C5: C–G–D–G–B–D), and Dennis Kamakahi also in this tuning. |
| Lepe `Ula`ula |
George Kuo |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Hui Aloha [As part of the band Hui Aloha, with Dennis Kamakahi, Martin Pahinui and David Kamakahi] (Dancing Cat Records 38053) |
With George on double neck guitar with 12 string neck in this tuning and 6 string neck in C Wahine Tuning (#C5: C–G–D–G–B–D), and Dennis Kamakahi also in this tuning. |
| Pua Lantana |
George Kuo |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Hui Aloha [As part of the band Hui Aloha, with Dennis Kamakahi, Martin Pahinui and David Kamakahi] (Dancing Cat Records 38053) |
With George on double neck guitar with 12 string neck in this tuning tuned down to the key of Bb and 6 string neck in C Wahine Tuning (#C5: C–G–D–G–B–D) also tuned down to the key of Bb, and Dennis Kamakahi also in this tuning tuned down to the key of Bb. |
| Kaimana Hila |
George Kuo |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Hui Aloha [As part of the band Hui Aloha, with Dennis Kamakahi, Martin Pahinui and David Kamakahi] (Dancing Cat Records 38053) |
With George on double neck guitar with 12 string neck in this tuning capoed up two frets to the key of D and 6 string neck in C Wahine Tuning (#C5: C–G–D–G–B–D) also capoed up two frets to the key of D, and Dennis Kamakahi also in this tuning capoed up two frets to the key of D. |
| I Ka Po Ame Ke Ao |
George Kuo |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Hui Aloha [As part of the band Hui Aloha, with Dennis Kamakahi, Martin Pahinui and David Kamakahi] (Dancing Cat Records 38053) |
With George on double neck guitar with 12 string neck in this tuning and 6 string neck in C Wahine Tuning (#C5: C–G–D–G–B–D), and Dennis Kamakahi also in this tuning. |
| Panini Pua Kea |
George Kuo |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Hui Aloha [As part of the band Hui Aloha, with Dennis Kamakahi, Martin Pahinui and David Kamakahi] (Dancing Cat Records 38053) |
With George on double neck guitar with 12 string neck in this tuning tuned down to the key of Bb and 6 string neck in C Wahine Tuning (#C5: C–G–D–G–B–D) also tuned down to the key of Bb, and Dennis Kamakahi also in this tuning tuned down to the key of Bb. |
| Sanoe |
George Kuo |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Hui Aloha [As part of the band Hui Aloha, with Dennis Kamakahi, Martin Pahinui and David Kamakahi] (Dancing Cat Records 38053) |
With George on double neck guitar with 12 string neck in this tuning and 6 string neck in C Wahine Tuning (#C5: C–G–D–G–B–D), and Dennis Kamakahi also in this tuning. |
| Kanaka Waiwai |
George Kuo |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Ho’olahe (Listen) – [Backing up Martin Pahinui] (Dancing Cat 38054) |
(Iesü Me Ke Kanaka Waiwai) |
| Kauoha Mai |
George Kuo |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Ho’olahe (Listen) – [Backing up Martin Pahinui] (Dancing Cat 38054) |
double-neck guitar with the 12 string neck in this tuning, capoed up 2 frets to sound in the key of D; and the 6 string neck in C Wahine Tuning (#C5: C-G-D-G-B-D), capoed up two frets to sound in the key of D. |
| Lei Hinahina |
George Kuo |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Ho’olahe (Listen) – [Backing up Martin Pahinui] (Dancing Cat 38054) |
double-neck guitar with the 12 string neck in this tuning; and the 6 string neck in C Wahine Tuning (#C5: C-G-D-G-B-D) – and with Martin Pahinui on 6 string guitar in this tuning. |
| Lei No Kaiulani |
George Kuo |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Ho’olahe (Listen) – [Backing up Martin Pahinui] (Dancing Cat 38054) |
double-neck guitar with the 12 string neck in this tuning, capoed up 2 frets to sound in the key of D; and the 6 string neck in C Wahine Tuning (#C5: C-G-D-G-B-D), capoed up two frets to sound in the key of D. |
| Panini Pua Kea |
George Kuo |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Ho’olahe (Listen) – [Backing up Martin Pahinui] (Dancing Cat 38054) |
double-neck guitar with the 12 string neck in this tuning; and the 6 string neck in C Wahine Tuning (#C5: C-G-D-G-B-D). |
| Pua Lilia |
George Kuo |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Ho’olahe (Listen) – [Backing up Martin Pahinui] (Dancing Cat 38054) |
double-neck guitar with the 12 string neck in this tuning; and the 6 string neck in C Wahine Tuning (#C5: C-G-D-G-B-D) – played in the keys of F and C. |
| Waikapu |
George Kuo |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Ho’olahe (Listen) – [Backing up Martin Pahinui] (Dancing Cat 38054) |
double-neck guitar with the 12 string neck in this tuning; and the 6 string neck in C Wahine Tuning (#C5: C-G-D-G-B-D) – and with Martin Pahinui on 6 string guitar in this tuning. |
| Ke`ala Punahele |
George Kuo |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Postcards From Hawai`i [backing up Keith and Carmen Haugen] (Kokua Records 8113) |
Capoed to the second fret to sound in the key of D. |
| He’eia |
Cyril Pahinui |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
He’eia (Dancing Cat 88697-09882-2) |
(instrumental version) |
| 2 Song Medley: Noenoe/Remember, Be Sure and Be There |
Cyril Pahinui |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
6 & 12 String Slack Key (Dancing Cat 38010) |
|
| Pu`u Anahulu |
Cyril Pahinui |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Night Moon (Po Mahina) (Dancing Cat 38030) |
Tuned down one half step to sound in the key of B. |
| Ahulili |
Cyril Pahinui |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Ka Ho’oilina Mau (Poki Records SPCD 9062) |
with Gabby Pahinui also in this same tuning – Cyril plays to the 1958 Gabby Pahunui track of this song from the album Best of Hawaiian Slack Key – With Gabby Pahinui (Hula Records 340) |
| Pu`uanahulu |
Cyril Pahinui |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
The Gabby Pahinui Hawaiian Band – Volume 1 (Panini Records 1007, also issued on Warner Brothers Records 3023 –the Warner Brothers issue is out-of-print) – [backing up Gabby Pahinui – Gabby on 12 string guitar] |
With Cyril featured playing the introduction, the accompaniment, and the instrumental solo in this tuning. Gabby Pahinui plays the 12 string guitar in this same tuning. |
| I Ka Po Me Ke Ao |
Gabby Pahinui |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Pure Gabby (Hula Records 567) |
Tuned down one half step to sound in the key of B. |
| Ki Ho`alu |
Gabby Pahinui |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Pure Gabby (Hula Records 567) |
|
| Key Kohalu |
Gabby Pahinui |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Pure Gabby (Hula Records 567) |
Reissued on the anthology album The History of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar – Vintage Hawaiian Treasures Vol. 7 (Hana Ola Records 24000), which has 20 historical tracks by 9 Slack Key guitarists – Tuned down one half steps to sound in the key of B. Originally issued on 78-RPM (Bell Records #509B– out-of-print). |
| Lei No Kai Ulani |
Gabby Pahinui |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Gabby Pahinui With the Sons Of Hawaii (Hula Records 503) |
|
| Uli E |
Gabby Pahinui |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Gabby Pahinui With the Sons Of Hawaii (Hula Records 503) |
This track also appears on the anthology recording Hawaiian Stars (Hula Records 512 – out-of-print). |
| 2 Song Medley: Meleana E/Keawaiki |
Gabby Pahinui |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
In Hawaii the Story Starts [Anthology Recording] (Waikiki Records 334) |
This track also appears on the recording Duke Kahanamoku’s Favorites (Waikiki Records 124 – out-of-print). |
| `Ahulili |
Gabby Pahinui |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Best of Hawaiian Slack Key – With Gabby Pahinui (Hula Records 340) |
|
| I Ka Po Meke Ao |
Gabby Pahinui |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Best of Hawaiian Slack Key – With Gabby Pahinui (Hula Records 340) |
This track also appears on the album Hawaiian Slack Key Volume 1 – With Gabby Pahinui (Waikiki Records 319) |
| Heaaloha No Honolulu |
Gabby Pahinui |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Hawaiian Slack Key Volume 1 – With Gabby Pahinui (Waikiki Records 319) |
Played in the keys of C and F. |
| I Ka Po Meke Ao |
Gabby Pahinui |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Hawaiian Slack Key Volume 1 – With Gabby Pahinui (Waikiki Records 319) |
This track also appears on the album Best of Hawaiian Slack Key – With Gabby Pahinui (Hula Records 340) |
| 3 Song Medley: Moana Chimes/Kaulana Na Pua/Kuwili |
Gabby Pahinui |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Hawaiian Slack Key Volume 2 – With Gabby Pahinui (Waikiki Records 320) |
The second part of this medley, Kaulana Na Pua, is played in the key of F in this tuning. The medley actually starts out with Gabby playing an uncredited version of Ki Ho`alu. |
| Pauoa Liko Ka Lehua |
Gabby Pahinui |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Music of Old Hawaii [with The Sons of Hawaii] (Hula Records 506) |
|
| Kahuli Aku |
Gabby Pahinui |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Slack Key & Steel Guitar Instrumentals, Volume 2 (formerly titled Kani Ka Pila! Volume 2) [with the Maile Serenaders] (Hula Records 531) |
|
| Hanohano Hawaii |
Gabby Pahinui |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
An Island Heritage [with the Sons of Hawaii] (Panini Records 1001) |
Tuned down three half steps to sound in the key of A. |
| Huelo |
Gabby Pahinui |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
An Island Heritage [with the Sons of Hawaii] (Panini Records 1001) |
Tuned down three half steps to sound in the key of A. |
| Ka Lae O Ka ‘Ena |
Gabby Pahinui |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
An Island Heritage [with the Sons of Hawaii] (Panini Records 1001) |
Tuned down three half steps to sound in the key of A. |
| Kanaka Waiwai |
Gabby Pahinui |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
An Island Heritage [with the Sons of Hawaii] (Panini Records 1001) |
Tuned down three half steps to sound in the key of A |
| Ku`u Pete |
Gabby Pahinui |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
An Island Heritage [with the Sons of Hawaii] (Panini Records 1001) |
Tuned down three half steps to sound in the key of A. |
| Manu Kapalulu |
Gabby Pahinui |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
An Island Heritage [with the Sons of Hawaii] (Panini Records 1001) |
Tuned down four half steps to sound in the key of Ab. |
| No Ke Ano Ahi Ahi |
Gabby Pahinui |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
An Island Heritage [with the Sons of Hawaii] (Panini Records 1001) |
Tuned down three half steps to sound in the key of A. |
| Wai Ulu |
Gabby Pahinui |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
An Island Heritage [with the Sons of Hawaii] (Panini Records 1001) |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of Bb. |
| Waikiki Hula |
Gabby Pahinui |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
An Island Heritage [with the Sons of Hawaii] (Panini Records 1001) |
Tuned down four half steps to sound in the key of Ab. |
| Ka`ahumanu |
Gabby Pahinui |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Gabby (the “Brown Album) (Panini Records 1002) – Gabby on 12 string guitar |
Tuned down one half step to sound in the key of B. |
| Ka Makani Ka`ili Aloha |
Gabby Pahinui |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Gabby (the “Brown Album) (Panini Records 1002) – Gabby on 12 string guitar |
Tuned down one half steps to sound in the key of B. |
| Leahi |
Gabby Pahinui |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Gabby (the “Brown Album) (Panini Records 1002) – Gabby on 12 string guitar |
Tuned down one half step to sound in the key of B. Bla Pahinui plays the nylon string guitar in the Standard Tuning (#C29: E-A-D-G-B-E), plauing in the key of C, tuned down one half step to sound in the key of B. |
| Lei No Ka`iulani |
Gabby Pahinui |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Gabby (the “Brown Album) (Panini Records 1002) – Gabby on 12 string guitar |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of Bb. The introduction is played on nylon string guitar by Bla Pahinui in the G Major Tuning (# G1: D-G-D-G-B-D), capoed up three frets to sound in the key of Bb. |
| Royal Hawaiian Hotel |
Gabby Pahinui |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Gabby (the “Brown Album) (Panini Records 1002) – Gabby on 12 string guitar |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of Bb. |
| Wai O Ke Aniani |
Gabby Pahinui |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Gabby (the “Brown Album) (Panini Records 1002) – Gabby on 12 string guitar |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of Bb. |
| He Nohea `Oe I Ku`u Maka |
Gabby Pahinui |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Rabbit Island Music Festival (Panini Records 1004) – Gabby on 12 string guitar |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of Bb. |
| Ka Loke O Maui |
Gabby Pahinui |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Rabbit Island Music Festival (Panini Records 1004) – Gabby on 12 string guitar |
|
| Makee Ailana |
Gabby Pahinui |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Rabbit Island Music Festival (Panini Records 1004) – Gabby on 12 string guitar |
With the lead vocals and a second guitar part by Sonny Chillingworth in C Wahine Tuning (#C5: C–G–D–G–B–D). |
| Pua Lililehua |
Gabby Pahinui |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Rabbit Island Music Festival (Panini Records 1004) – Gabby on 12 string guitar |
Playing in the keys of C and G. With the lead vocals and a second guitar part by Sonny Chillingworth in C Wahine Tuning (#C5: C–G–D–G–B–D), playing in the keys of C and G. |
| Wai`alae |
Gabby Pahinui |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Rabbit Island Music Festival (Panini Records 1004) – Gabby on 12 string guitar |
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| Aloha Ka Manini |
Gabby Pahinui |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
The Gabby Pahinui Hawaiian Band – Volume 1 (Panini Records 1007) – Gabby on 12 string guitar |
With the lead guitar played by Atta Isaacs in C Major Tuning (#C1: C–G–E-G-C-E). |
| E Nihi Ka Hele |
Gabby Pahinui |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
The Gabby Pahinui Hawaiian Band – Volume 1 (Panini Records 1007) – Gabby on 12 string guitar |
|
| Ipo Lei Manu |
Gabby Pahinui |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
The Gabby Pahinui Hawaiian Band – Volume 1 (Panini Records 1007) – Gabby on 12 string guitar |
|
| Ka Moana Nui |
Gabby Pahinui |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
The Gabby Pahinui Hawaiian Band – Volume 1 (Panini Records 1007) – Gabby on 12 string guitar |
With the lead guitar played by Atta Isaacs in C Major Tuning (#C1: C–G–E-G-C-E). |
| Ku`u Pua Lei Mokihana |
Gabby Pahinui |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
The Gabby Pahinui Hawaiian Band – Volume 1 (Panini Records 1007) – Gabby on 12 string guitar |
|
| Moani Ke`ala |
Gabby Pahinui |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
The Gabby Pahinui Hawaiian Band – Volume 1 (Panini Records 1007) – Gabby on 12 string guitar |
With the lead guitar played by Atta Isaacs in C Major Tuning (#C1: C–G–E-G-C-E). |
| Pu`uanahulu |
Gabby Pahinui |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
The Gabby Pahinui Hawaiian Band – Volume 1 (Panini Records 1007) – Gabby on 12 string guitar |
With Cyril Pahinui playing the introduction, the accompaniment, and the instrumental solo in this tuning. |
| Two Song Medley: Kilakila ‘O Moanalua/ Inu I Ka Wai |
Gabby Pahinui |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
The Gabby Pahinui Hawaiian Band – Volume 2 (Panini Records 1008) – Gabby on 12 string guitar |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of Bb. The second guitar part is played in tuning (#C11: C–G–E–G–B–E, also tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of Bb.) |
| No Ke Ano Ahi Ahi |
Gabby Pahinui |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
The Gabby Pahinui Hawaiian Band – Volume 2 (Panini Records 1008) – Gabby on 12 string guitar |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of Bb. |
| Po Mahina |
Gabby Pahinui |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
The Gabby Pahinui Hawaiian Band – Volume 2 (Panini Records 1008) – Gabby on 12 string guitar |
With Atta Isaacs playing the lead guitar in the C Major Tuning (C1: C-G-E-G-C-E) |
| Pua Kukui |
Gabby Pahinui |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
The Gabby Pahinui Hawaiian Band – Volume 2 (Panini Records 1008) – Gabby on 12 string guitar |
With Atta Isaacs playing the lead guitar in the C Major Tuning (C1: C-G-E-G-C-E) |
| Pua Tubarose |
Gabby Pahinui |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
The Gabby Pahinui Hawaiian Band – Volume 2 (Panini Records 1008) – Gabby on 12 string guitar |
On this song Gabby’s guitar is capoed up two half steps to sound in the key of D. Bla Pahinui plays in the Dropped D Tuning (#D7: D-A-D-F# -B-E). |
| Pu’uwa’awa’a |
Gabby Pahinui |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
The Gabby Pahinui Hawaiian Band – Volume 2 (Panini Records 1008) – Gabby on 12 string guitar |
Bla Pahinui plays the introduction on the nylog string guitar in the Standard Tuning, fingering in the keys of G and Eb, and is capoed up eight frets, therefore sounding in the keys of E and C. |
| Waikiki Hula |
Gabby Pahinui |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
The Gabby Pahinui Hawaiian Band – Volume 2 (Panini Records 1008) – Gabby on 12 string guitar |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of Bb. |
| Ke Oni Nei Ka Huila |
Gabby Pahinui |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Two Slack Key Guitars [with Atta Isaacs] (Tradewinds Records 1124) |
(or Luau Hula) – and Atta Isaacs plays second guitar in tuning #C1 (C-G-E-G-C-E) |
| I’m-A-Livin’ On-A-Easy |
Gabby Pahinui |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Two Slack Key Guitars [with Atta Isaacs] (Tradewinds Records 1124) |
Played in the keys of C and G - and Atta Isaacs plays second guitar in the C Major Tuning (#C-1: C-G-E-G-C-E)] |
| Ka ‘I’iwi Polena |
Gabby Pahinui |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Melveen With the Best of Slack Key [with Gabby backing up Melveen Leed] (Lehua Records 7046) |
On the last part of this song, the guitar is capoed up two frets to sound in the key of D. |
| Ka Manu |
Gabby Pahinui |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Melveen With the Best of Slack Key [with Gabby backing up Melveen Leed] (Lehua Records 7046) |
Played in the keys of C in this tuning, backing up the vocal verses; and the instrumental breaks in the key of Eb in tuning #C11 (C-E-G-E-B-E), with the guitar capoed up three frets to sound in the key of Eb. |
| Ka Loa Loa La |
Gabby Pahinui |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
3 Ukuleles [backing up John Lukela] (Waikiki Records 125) |
|
| Three Ukuleles |
Gabby Pahinui |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
3 Ukuleles [backing up John Lukela] (Waikiki Records 125) |
|
| Lei Hinahina |
Martin Pahinui |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Ho’olahe (Listen) – (Dancing Cat 38054) |
and with George Kuo on double-neck guitar with the 12 string neck in this tuning; and the 6 string neck in C Wahine Tuning (#C5:C-G-D-G-B-D) |
| Kapuhulu Hula |
Jeff Peterson |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Slack Key Guitar: The Artistry of Jeff Peterson (Palm Records PALM4025) |
|
| E Lili`u E |
Led Kaapana |
B Flat Mauna Loa (GCEGAE) |
Led Live – Solo (Dancing Cat 38008) |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of Bb |
| Salomila |
Led Kaapana |
B Flat Mauna Loa (GCEGAE) |
Led Live – Solo (Dancing Cat 38008) |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of Bb |
| Punahoa Special |
Led Kaapana |
B Flat Mauna Loa (GCEGAE) |
Black Sand (Dancing Cat 38015) |
|
| Punahoa slack |
Led Kaapana |
B Flat Mauna Loa (GCEGAE) |
The Legend – (Rhythm And Roots Records RR-0318) |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of Bb. |
| E Lili’u E |
Led Kaapana |
B Flat Mauna Loa (GCEGAE) |
Lima Wela! (Leahi Records 2001 – reissued on Shaka Records SCD 3003) |
|
| Hookena |
Led Kaapana |
B Flat Mauna Loa (GCEGAE) |
Lima Wela! (Leahi Records 2001 – reissued on Shaka Records SCD 3003) |
With Led playing one guitar in this tuning and second guitar in the Standard Tuning (#C30: E–A–D–G–B–E), in the key of C. |
| Pau Pilikia |
Led Kaapana |
B Flat Mauna Loa (GCEGAE) |
Lima Wela! (Leahi Records 2001 – reissued on Shaka Records SCD 3003) |
|
| Punahoa Special |
Led Kaapana |
B Flat Mauna Loa (GCEGAE) |
Lima Wela! (Leahi Records 2001 – reissued on Shaka Records SCD 3003) |
|
| Rings on Your Finger |
Led Kaapana |
B Flat Mauna Loa (GCEGAE) |
Lima Wela! (Leahi Records 2001 – reissued on Shaka Records SCD 3003) |
With Led playing one guitar in this tuning and second guitar in the Standard Tuning (#C30: E–A–D–G–B–E), in the key of C. |
| Punahoa Special |
Led Kaapana |
B Flat Mauna Loa (GCEGAE) |
Hui Ohana Ono [with the group Hui Ohana] (Poki Records 9010) |
|
| E Liliu E |
Led Kaapana |
B Flat Mauna Loa (GCEGAE) |
Hui Ohana – Young Hawaii Plays Old Hawaii [with the group Hui Ohana] (Lehua Records 7006) |
|
| Salomila |
Led Kaapana |
B Flat Mauna Loa (GCEGAE) |
Hui Ohana – Young Hawaii Plays Old Hawaii [with the group Hui Ohana] (Lehua Records 7006) |
|
| Na Pua Ka Lima |
Led Kaapana |
B Flat Mauna Loa (GCEGAE) |
Melveen With the Best of Slack Key [with Led backing up Melveen Leed] (Lehua Records 7046) |
|
| Punahoa Special |
Elmer Kohala Lim (with the Lim Family) |
B Flat Mauna Loa (GCEGAE) |
Sounds of Kohala (Pumehana Records 4911) |
|
| Slack Key Instrumental #1 |
Fred Punahoa |
B Flat Mauna Loa (GCEGAE) |
Waimea Music Festival [anthology album] (Panini Records 1006) |
(Actual title is Punahoa Special) |
| Ka Makani Ka`ili Aloha |
Mika`ele Mike McClellan |
B Flat Mauna Loa (GCEGAE) |
Backyard Slack Key & Autoharp (Topsoil Records 8128) – For ordering contact Mika`ele Mike McClellan, c/o Bartlett & Company, Box 10461, Portland, OR 97210. |
|
| Pau Pilikia |
Leonard Kwan |
Ni'ihau C Mauna Loa (CGCGAE) |
Slack Key [with the red cover] (Tradewinds Records 103 - reissued on CD on Hana Ola Records [HOCD 53000], with the title LEONARD KWAN –SLACK KEY MASTER – THE COMPLETE EARLY RECORDINGS) |
Also issued on 45-RPM (Tradewinds Records 206 – out-of-print). |
| Salomila |
Paul Togioka |
Ni'ihau C Mauna Loa (CGCGAE) |
Ki ho’alu Inn (Rhythm & Roots Records RR-0306) |
|
| Hokulei |
Paul Togioka |
Ni'ihau C Mauna Loa (CGCGAE) |
Ki ho’alu Inn (Rhythm & Roots Records RR-0306) |
|
| Kaua’i Beauty |
Paul Togioka |
Ni'ihau C Mauna Loa (CGCGAE) |
Ki ho’alu Inn (Rhythm & Roots Records RR-0306) |
|
| Let Me Hear You Whisper |
Sonny Chillingworth |
Samoan C Mauna Loa (FGCGAE) |
Sonny Solo, Volume 1 (Dancing Cat 38005) |
Tuned up two half steps to sound in the key of D. |
| Humboldt Slack Key |
Wayne Jacintho |
C26: C-G-D-G-A-D |
|
To be issued on recording on Dancing Cat Records. |
| Ke Kai Malie |
Wayne Jacintho |
C26: C-G-D-G-A-D |
Kimo Style (Westernmost Records WMR-30004-2) |
|
| Ku’u Lei Awapuhi |
Wayne Jacintho |
C26: C-G-D-G-A-D |
Kimo Style (Westernmost Records WMR-30004-2) |
|
| Lullaby for My Tutu |
Wayne Jacintho |
C26: C-G-D-G-A-D |
Kimo Style (Westernmost Records WMR-30004-2) |
|
| Na Hali’a Aloha |
Wayne Jacintho |
C26: C-G-D-G-A-D |
Kimo Style (Westernmost Records WMR-30004-2) |
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| Strawberry Guavas |
Wayne Jacintho |
C26: C-G-D-G-A-D |
Kimo Style (Westernmost Records WMR-30004-2) |
|
| Iolani Palace Waltz |
Wayne Jacintho |
C26: C-G-D-G-A-D |
Guitar Stories – Slack Key & Beyond (Westernmost Records WMR-3006-2) |
|
| Winter Tide |
Keola Beamer |
Ka Honu (Turtle) (CGCGDE) |
Moe Uhane Kika (Tales Of Of The Dream Guitar) (Dancing Cat 38006) |
|
| The Wings of a Seabird |
Keola Beamer |
Open D (DADF#AD) |
Sweet Maui Moon (Paradise Productions 980) |
|
| Fantasy Was You For Me |
The Beamer Brothers (Keola and Kapono) |
Open D (DADF#AD) |
This Is Our Island Home, We Are Her Sons (Music of Polynesia Records 29000) |
|
| This is Our Island Home |
The Beamer Brothers (Keola and Kapono) |
Open D (DADF#AD) |
This Is Our Island Home, We Are Her Sons (Music of Polynesia Records 29000) |
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). |
| Kaliponi Slack Key |
The Beamer Brothers (Keola and Kapono) |
Open D (DADF#AD) |
Honolulu City Lights (Paradise Records 808) |
Keola plays in this tuning in the keys of D and G, and Kapono plays second guitar in tuning #D6 (D–A–D–F#–B–D), playing in the keys of D and G. |
| Pauoa Liko Ka Lehua |
The Beamer Brothers (Keola and Kapono) |
Open D (DADF#AD) |
Honolulu City Lights (Paradise Records 808) |
Played by Keola and Kapono, both in this tuning, playing in the keys of D and G. |
| Sea Breeze (Puamana) |
The Beamer Brothers (Keola and Kapono) |
Open D (DADF#AD) |
Honolulu City Lights (Paradise Records 808) |
Keola plays in this tuning, and Kapono plays in tuning #D6 (D–A–D–F#–B–D). |
| Somewhere |
Danny Carvalho |
Open D (DADF#AD) |
Somewhere (Lava Rock Music LRM-002) |
|
| 2 Song Medley: Always Lift Him Up/Kanaka Wai Wai |
Ry Cooder |
Open D (DADF#AD) |
Chicken Skin Music (Warner Brothers/Reprise 2254) |
|
| Go Home Girl |
Ry Cooder |
Open D (DADF#AD) |
Bop Till You Drop (Warner Brothers 3358) |
|
| Aina Hou |
Moses Kahumoku |
Open D (DADF#AD) |
Hawaiian Slack Key (the Red Cassette) –Private issue |
also a version is to be issued on recording on Dancing Cat Records. |
| He Punahele Na Ke Kupuna |
Moses Kahumoku |
Open D (DADF#AD) |
Hi`i Poi I Ka `Aina Aloha (Cherish the Beloved Land) [backing up Aunty Edith Kanaka`ole] (Hula Records HS-568) |
|
| Kai Malino |
The Kahumoku Brothers (George and Moses) |
Open D (DADF#AD) |
Kai Malino – The Peaceful Sea (Hula Records 577) |
With the guitars tuned down one half step to sound in the key of C#. |
| Moonlight Flight |
The Kahumoku Brothers (George and Moses) |
Open D (DADF#AD) |
Kai Malino – The Peaceful Sea (Hula Records 577) |
|
| Hualalai |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Open D (DADF#AD) |
Eddie Kamae Presents the Sons of Hawaii – Pua Hone (Honey Flower) [with The Sons of Hawaii] (Hawaii Sons Records 1003 [or 3003]) |
|
| Ho`onani I Ka Hale |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Open D (DADF#AD) |
Christmas Time With Eddie Kamae and the Sons of Hawaii [with The Sons of Hawaii] (Hula Records 4004) |
|
| Ke Kaua Laiki |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Open D (DADF#AD) |
Hui Aloha [as part of the band Huia Aloha, with George Kuo, Martin Pahinui and David Kamakahi] (Dancing Cat 38053) |
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. |
| Ahuele |
John Keawe |
Open D (DADF#AD) |
Ahuele (Homestead Productions 1002) |
|
| Kamehameha Rock |
John Keawe |
Open D (DADF#AD) |
Aloha Kaikua’ana (Homestead Productions 1006) |
tuned down one half step to sound in the key of C# - with a second guitar part played in Tuning #G-1 (D-G-D-G-B-D), played in the key of D (with the guitar tuned down one half step, therefore sounding in C# when this part is played). |
| Mo’opunas |
John Keawe |
Open D (DADF#AD) |
Aloha Kaikua’ana (Homestead Productions 1006) |
|
| 2 Song Medley: Hilo Hanakahi/Hilo E |
Peter Moon (with Sunday Manoa) |
Open D (DADF#AD) |
The Sunday Monoa 3 (Panini Records 1005) |
|
| Ua Like No A Like |
Peter Moon (with Sunday Manoa) |
Open D (DADF#AD) |
The Sunday Monoa 3 (Panini Records 1005) |
|
| `Opihi Moemoe |
Cyril Pahinui |
Open D (DADF#AD) |
Night Moon (Po Mahina) (Dancing Cat 38030) |
|
| Coquette |
Cyril Pahinui |
Open D (DADF#AD) |
Four Hands Sweet and Hot [duet album with Bob Brozman on acoustic steel guitar] (Dancing Cat 38048) |
With Cyril playing in this tuning tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of C, and 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 |
Cyril Pahinui |
Open D (DADF#AD) |
Four Hands Sweet and Hot [duet album with Bob Brozman on acoustic steel guitar] (Dancing Cat 38048) |
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 |
Cyril Pahinui |
Open D (DADF#AD) |
Four Hands Sweet and Hot [duet album with Bob Brozman on acoustic steel guitar] (Dancing Cat 38048) |
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) |
Cyril Pahinui |
Open D (DADF#AD) |
Four Hands Sweet and Hot [duet album with Bob Brozman on acoustic steel guitar] (Dancing Cat 38048) |
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 |
Cyril Pahinui |
Open D (DADF#AD) |
Four Hands Sweet and Hot [duet album with Bob Brozman on acoustic steel guitar] (Dancing Cat 38048) |
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 |
Cyril Pahinui |
Open D (DADF#AD) |
Four Hands Sweet and Hot [duet album with Bob Brozman on acoustic steel guitar] (Dancing Cat 38048) |
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 |
Cyril Pahinui |
Open D (DADF#AD) |
Four Hands Sweet and Hot [duet album with Bob Brozman on acoustic steel guitar] (Dancing Cat 38048) |
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 |
Cyril Pahinui |
Open D (DADF#AD) |
Four Hands Sweet and Hot [duet album with Bob Brozman on acoustic steel guitar] (Dancing Cat 38048) |
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. |
| Kaulana Kawaikae |
Cyril Pahinui |
Open D (DADF#AD) |
Ka Ho’oilina Mau (Poki Records SPCD 9062) |
|
| Kela Mae Whiffa |
Cyril Pahinui |
Open D (DADF#AD) |
Ka Ho’oilina Mau (Poki Records SPCD 9062) |
|
| Ku’u Lei Momi (Ka’ena) |
Cyril Pahinui |
Open D (DADF#AD) |
Ka Ho’oilina Mau (Poki Records SPCD 9062) |
|
| Ku’u Pua Lei Mokihana |
Cyril Pahinui |
Open D (DADF#AD) |
Ka Ho’oilina Mau (Poki Records SPCD 9062) |
|
| Miloli’i |
Cyril Pahinui |
Open D (DADF#AD) |
Ka Ho’oilina Mau (Poki Records SPCD 9062) |
|
| Waipaho’e |
Cyril Pahinui |
Open D (DADF#AD) |
Ka Ho’oilina Mau (Poki Records SPCD 9062) |
|
| Auld Lang Syne |
Cyril Pahinui |
Open D (DADF#AD) |
Hawaiian Slack Key Christmas [anthology album] (Dancing Cat 38044) |
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. |
| Endless Summer Slack Key |
Jeff Peterson |
Open D (DADF#AD) |
Slack Key Guitar: The Artistry of Jeff Peterson (Palm Records PALM4025) |
|
| Blue Water Dolphin |
Keola Beamer |
D Seventh (CADF#AD) |
Kolonahe (From the Gentle Wind) (Dancing Cat 38047) |
|
| Kai Moku |
Jim Kimo West |
Kimo’s Anuenue (DAEF#AD) |
Cereus |
Tuned down one half step to sound in the key of C#. |
| Espaniolo |
Jim Kimo West |
Kimo’s Anuenue (DAEF#AD) |
Slack Key West (Westernmost Records WMR-30002-2) |
|
| Slack for Tappy |
Jim Kimo West |
Kimo’s Anuenue (DAEF#AD) |
Slack Key West (Westernmost Records WMR-30002-2) |
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| Barefoot on the Range |
Keola Beamer |
D Wahine (DADF#AC#) |
Mauna Kea (White Mountain Journal) (Dancing Cat Records 38011) |
|
| Kaula `Ili |
Keola Beamer |
D Wahine (DADF#AC#) |
Mauna Kea (White Mountain Journal) (Dancing Cat Records 38011) |
|
| The Rocking Chair Hula |
Tommy Blaisdell |
D Wahine (DADF#AC#) |
|
Reissued on the anthology album The History of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar - Vintage Hawaiian Treasures Vol. 7 (Hana Ola Records 24000), which has 20 historical tracks by nine Slack Key guitarists. Originally issued on 45-RPM (49th State Records #193B – This track has a second guitar in the G Major “Taro Patch” Tuning, capoed up seven frets to sound in the key of D. |
| Wahine Slack Key |
George Keoki Davis |
D Wahine (DADF#AC#) |
|
Reissued on the anthology album The History of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar - Vintage Hawaiian Treasures Vol. 7 (Hana Ola Records 24000), which historical tracks by nine Slack Key guitarists. Originally issued on 78-RPM (Bell Records #502B – out-of-print). |
| Hi`ilawe Hula |
Haunani Kahalewai |
D Wahine (DADF#AC#) |
Haunani, the Voice of Hawaii (Decca Records 74561) |
|
| Hi`ilawe |
Haunani Kahalewai |
D Wahine (DADF#AC#) |
Haunani, the Voice of Hawaii (Decca Records 74561) |
[under the name Haunani] - 78-RPM (49th State Records #181) and 33-RPM EP (49th State Records EP–4). |
| Hi`ilawe |
Haunani Kahalewai |
D Wahine (DADF#AC#) |
Webley Edwards Presents Hawaiian Strings, Volume III [playing with the Hawaii Calls band] (Capitol Records 1152 – out-of-print) |
(this track also features great electric steel guitar playing by the late Barney Isaacs) |
| Hi`ilawe |
Haunani Kahalewai |
D Wahine (DADF#AC#) |
Webley Edwards Presents Hawaii Calls: Greatest Hits [playing with the Hawaii Calls band] (Capitol Records 1339 – out-of-print) |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of C. |
| Hi`ilawe |
Haunani Kahalewai |
D Wahine (DADF#AC#) |
Webley Edwards Presents Hawaii Calls: Hit Island Melodies – Instrumentals Recorded in Hawaii [playing with the Hawaii Calls band] (Hawaii Calls Records 7280 – out-of-print) |
|
| Hi`ilawe |
Haunani Kahalewai |
D Wahine (DADF#AC#) |
Paradise Found –The fanstastic strings of felx slatkin [playing with the Felix Slatkin orchestra] (Liberty Records 13001 – out-of-print – also released on Hula Records Hs-412 – out- of- print |
|
| Holo Wa’apa |
Haunani Kahalewai |
D Wahine (DADF#AC#) |
Songbird of Hawaii [Backing up Lena Machado.] (Harmony-Columbia HL7182) |
Capoed up five frets to sound in the key of G |
| Aloha `Oe |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
D Wahine (DADF#AC#) |
Drenched By Music (Dancing Cat 38038) |
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`opoipo O Wai`anapanapa |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
D Wahine (DADF#AC#) |
Drenched By Music (Dancing Cat 38038) |
|
| Kai Malino |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
D Wahine (DADF#AC#) |
Footprints in the Poi – George Kahumoku Jr. Live !! (Kealia Farms Record Company FKRC 1011) |
|
| Mokuhulu |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
D Wahine (DADF#AC#) |
Footprints in the Poi – George Kahumoku Jr. Live !! (Kealia Farms Record Company FKRC 1011) |
|
| Paniolo Slack Key |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
D Wahine (DADF#AC#) |
Paniolo Slack Key – Songs of the Hawaiian Cowboy (Kealia Farms Records FKRC 1017) |
tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of C. |
| Pi’iholo Sunset |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
D Wahine (DADF#AC#) |
Paniolo Slack Key – Songs of the Hawaiian Cowboy (Kealia Farms Records FKRC 1017) |
|
| Great Grandfather’s Slack Key |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
D Wahine (DADF#AC#) |
Seeds of Aloha Soundtrack (Kealia Farms Records) |
tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of C. |
| Kai Malino |
George Kahumoku, Jr. |
D Wahine (DADF#AC#) |
Seeds of Aloha Soundtrack (Kealia Farms Records) |
|
| Nani Ho`omana`o (Sweet Memories) |
Ray Kane |
D Wahine (DADF#AC#) |
Punahele (Dancing Cat 38001) |
|
| Midnight Hawaiian Serenade |
Ozzie Kotani |
D Wahine (DADF#AC#) |
Ho’ihi (Respect) – Traditional Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar (issued on Ozzie Kotani’s own label www.ozziekotani.com) (format this line) |
|
| Nani Ho’omana’o |
Ozzie Kotani |
D Wahine (DADF#AC#) |
Ho’ihi (Respect) – Traditional Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar (issued on Ozzie Kotani’s own label www.ozziekotani.com) (format this line) |
|
| Wahine Slack Key |
Ozzie Kotani |
D Wahine (DADF#AC#) |
Ho’ihi (Respect) – Traditional Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar (issued on Ozzie Kotani’s own label www.ozziekotani.com) (format this line) |
|
| Opae Tumatuma |
Leonard Kwan |
D Wahine (DADF#AC#) |
The Old Way (Tradewinds Records 1128 - reissued on CD on Hana Ola Records [HOCD 53000], with the title THE LEGENDARY LEONARD KWAN – THE COMPLETE EARLY RECORDINGS). |
|
| 3 Song Medley: Aia Hiki Mai/Koni Au/Palisa |
Leonard Kwan |
D Wahine (DADF#AC#) |
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 [HOCD 53000], with the title THE LEGENDARY LEONARD KWAN – THE COMPLETE EARLY RECORDINGS). |
Tuned up two half steps to sound in the key of E. This track also appears on the anthology recording Party Songs Hawaiian Style, Volume 2 (Tradewinds Records 5504 [cassette] and 104 [LP], LP is out-of-print) - [on this album, the same track is slower, with the guitar sounding as if the guitar is tuned up one half step to sound in the key of E flat]. |
| Hi`ilawe |
Arthur Lyman |
D Wahine (DADF#AC#) |
Hawaiian Sunset (High Fidelity Recordings 807) |
This track also appears on the anthology album Music of Hawaii – Arthur Lyman (Legacy International 323). |
| Aia he Anuenue Mahopa na Ao Pakahi (There’s a Rainbow Behind Every Storm Cloud) |
Mika`ele Mike McClellan |
D Wahine (DADF#AC#) |
Some New Things! Ki Ho`alu: He Mau Mea Hou! (Topsoil Records 9083) |
|
| O ka`Okika o Hawai`i Nei |
Mika`ele Mike McClellan |
D Wahine (DADF#AC#) |
Some New Things! Ki Ho`alu: He Mau Mea Hou! (Topsoil Records 9083) |
|
| Ka Mea Nui |
Mika`ele Mike McClellan |
D Wahine (DADF#AC#) |
Backyard Slack Key & Autoharp (Topsoil Records 8128) – For ordering contact Mika`ele Mike McClellan, c/o Bartlett & Company, Box 10461, Portland, OR 97210. |
|
| Manu `O `O |
Mika`ele Mike McClellan |
D Wahine (DADF#AC#) |
Backyard Slack Key & Autoharp (Topsoil Records 8128) – For ordering contact Mika`ele Mike McClellan, c/o Bartlett & Company, Box 10461, Portland, OR 97210. |
Capoed up three frets to sound in the key of F. |
| Pala`ai Hula |
Mika`ele Mike McClellan |
D Wahine (DADF#AC#) |
Slack–Key Vagabond (AIM Recording Co. 7–29012–5) |
|
| Ka`ena |
Peter Moon |
D Wahine (DADF#AC#) |
Hawaiian Time [with The Sunday Manoa] (Hula Records 528) |
|
| Harvest of Rainbows |
Peter Moon |
D Wahine (DADF#AC#) |
Spirit Lover [with Cyril Pahinui] (Kanikapila Records 1002) |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of C. |
| Midnight Hawaiian Serenade |
Tommy Solomon |
D Wahine (DADF#AC#) |
|
Reissued on the anthology album The History of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar - Vintage Hawaiian Treasures Vol. 7 (Hana Ola Records 24000), which has 20 historical tracks by nine Slack Key guitarists. Originally issued on 78-RPM (49th State Records #136B – out-of-print). |
| Pipeline Slack Key |
Kapono Beamer |
Cyril's D (DADF#BE) |
Escape to Paradise (Volcano Records 81001) |
Capoed up two frets to sound in the key of E. This track also appears on the anthology recording Hawaii’s Great Contemporary Classics (Hawaiian Collections Series HCS1). |
| Malie |
Sonny Lim |
Cyril's D (DADF#BE) |
Slack Key Guitar – The Artistry of Sonny Lim (Palm Records PALM4023) |
|
| Salomila |
Cyril Pahinui |
Cyril's D (DADF#BE) |
He’eia (Dancing Cat 88697-09882-2) |
|
| Lullaby for Pops |
Cyril Pahinui |
Cyril's D (DADF#BE) |
6 & 12 String Slack Key (Dancing Cat 38010) |
|
| Marketplace |
Cyril Pahinui |
Cyril's D (DADF#BE) |
6 & 12 String Slack Key (Dancing Cat 38010) |
|
| Moloka`i–nui–a–Hina |
Cyril Pahinui |
Cyril's D (DADF#BE) |
6 & 12 String Slack Key (Dancing Cat 38010) |
|
| Ho`okena |
Cyril Pahinui |
Cyril's D (DADF#BE) |
Night Moon (Po Mahina) (Dancing Cat 38030) |
Tuned down one half step to sound in the key of C#. |
| Hurrah Lani Ha`a Ha`a |
Cyril Pahinui |
Cyril's D (DADF#BE) |
Night Moon (Po Mahina) (Dancing Cat 38030) |
Tuned down one half step to sound in the key of C#. |
| Po Mahina |
Cyril Pahinui |
Cyril's D (DADF#BE) |
Night Moon (Po Mahina) (Dancing Cat 38030) |
Tuned down one half step to sound in the key of C#. |
| Sanoe |
Cyril Pahinui |
Cyril's D (DADF#BE) |
Night Moon (Po Mahina) (Dancing Cat 38030) |
|
| Beautiful Ilima |
Cyril Pahinui |
Cyril's D (DADF#BE) |
Bla [backing up Bla Pahinui] (Pualani Records 1001 – out-of-print) |
With Cyril playing lead guitar and the ending in this tuning, and Bla Pahinui on rhythm guitar in the Dropped D Tuning (#D7: D–A–D–G–B–E). |
| Sanoe |
Cyril Pahinui |
Cyril's D (DADF#BE) |
Bla [backing up Bla Pahinui] (Pualani Records 1001 – out-of-print) |
With Cyril playing lead guitar in this tuning, and Bla Pahinui on the introduction and rhythm guitar in the Dropped D Tuning (#D7: D–A–D–G–B–E), especially for the ending |
| Ka`a Ahi Kahului (Train Song) |
Cyril Pahinui |
Cyril's D (DADF#BE) |
Ia`oe E Ka La, Helu `Ekahi – Volume One [backing up Palani Vaughan] (Nakahili Records 100) |
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). |
| Night Woman |
Cyril Pahinui (with The Sandwich Isle Band) |
Cyril's D (DADF#BE) |
The Sandwich Isle Band (Seabird Sound Hawaii 1003) |
Tuned down one half step to sound in the key of C#. |
| Ulile `E |
Cyril Pahinui (with The Sandwich Isle Band) |
Cyril's D (DADF#BE) |
The Sandwich Isle Band (Seabird Sound Hawaii 1003) |
Tuned down one half step to sound in the key of C#. |
| Haleiwa Paka |
Ledward Kaapana (with the group I Kona) |
Dropped D (DADGBE) |
Na Leo Kani O Punahele (Pumehana Records 4908) |
|
| I Kona |
Ledward Kaapana (with the group I Kona) |
Dropped D (DADGBE) |
Na Leo Kani O Punahele (Pumehana Records 4908) |
This track also appears on the anthology recording The Best Of Bill Murata – The Producer (Pumehana Records 4924). |
| Kuu Ipo I Ka Hee Pue One |
Ledward Kaapana (with the group I Kona) |
Dropped D (DADGBE) |
Na Leo Kani O Punahele (Pumehana Records 4908) |
|
| Manu O`O |
Ledward Kaapana (with the group I Kona) |
Dropped D (DADGBE) |
Na Leo Kani O Punahele (Pumehana Records 4908) |
|
| Mauna Loa |
Ledward Kaapana (with the group I Kona) |
Dropped D (DADGBE) |
Na Leo Kani O Punahele (Pumehana Records 4908) |
|
| Mauna Olu |
Ledward Kaapana (with the group I Kona) |
Dropped D (DADGBE) |
Na Leo Kani O Punahele (Pumehana Records 4908) |
|
| E Huli Ho`i Mai |
Ledward Kaapana (with the group I Kona) |
Dropped D (DADGBE) |
Nahenahe (Kahale Music 2201) |
|
| Pua Hone |
Dennis Kamakahi |
Dropped D (DADGBE) |
`Ohana (Family) (Dancing Cat 38043) |
Capoed up one fret to sound in the key of Eb. |
| E Nihi Ka Hele |
Bla Pahinui |
Dropped D (DADGBE) |
Windward Heart (Dancing Cat 38052) |
|
| E Pili Mai |
Bla Pahinui |
Dropped D (DADGBE) |
Windward Heart (Dancing Cat 38052) |
|
| Gabby’s Song |
Bla Pahinui |
Dropped D (DADGBE) |
Windward Heart (Dancing Cat 38052) |
|
| If I Give My Heart to You |
Bla Pahinui |
Dropped D (DADGBE) |
Windward Heart (Dancing Cat 38052) |
|
| Makapu`u Beach |
Bla Pahinui |
Dropped D (DADGBE) |
Windward Heart (Dancing Cat 38052) |
|
| May God Bless You |
Bla Pahinui |
Dropped D (DADGBE) |
Windward Heart (Dancing Cat 38052) |
Capoed to the third fret to sound in the key of F. |
| Medley: Wai O Ke Aniani/E Nihi Ka Hele |
Bla Pahinui |
Dropped D (DADGBE) |
Windward Heart (Dancing Cat 38052) |
Capoed to the third fret to sound in the key of F. |
| Meleana E |
Bla Pahinui |
Dropped D (DADGBE) |
Windward Heart (Dancing Cat 38052) |
|
| Moonlight Lady |
Bla Pahinui |
Dropped D (DADGBE) |
Windward Heart (Dancing Cat 38052) |
Played in the keys of C and D. |
| Pauoa Liko Ka Lehua |
Bla Pahinui |
Dropped D (DADGBE) |
Windward Heart (Dancing Cat 38052) |
|
| Pua Tuberose |
Bla Pahinui |
Dropped D (DADGBE) |
Windward Heart (Dancing Cat 38052) |
|
| Ua (Rain) |
Bla Pahinui |
Dropped D (DADGBE) |
Windward Heart (Dancing Cat 38052) |
Capoed to the third fret to sound in the key of F. |
| Waimanalo Blues |
Bla Pahinui |
Dropped D (DADGBE) |
Windward Heart (Dancing Cat 38052) |
Capoed to the third fret to sound in the key of F. |
| Waimanalo Country Boy |
Bla Pahinui |
Dropped D (DADGBE) |
Windward Heart (Dancing Cat 38052) |
|
| Aloha Ka Manini |
Bla Pahinui |
Dropped D (DADGBE) |
Mana (Dancing Cat 38033) |
Capoed to the second fret to sound in the key of E. |
| E Aloha E |
Bla Pahinui |
Dropped D (DADGBE) |
Mana (Dancing Cat 38033) |
Capoed to the second fret to sound in the key of E. |
| 50’s Medley: Silhouettes (One the Shade)/Goodnight My Love/Can’t Help Falling In Love |
Bla Pahinui |
Dropped D (DADGBE) |
Mana (Dancing Cat 38033) |
|
| Gabby Kai |
Bla Pahinui |
Dropped D (DADGBE) |
Mana (Dancing Cat 38033) |
Capoed to the second fret to sound in the key of E. |
| Incoming |
Bla Pahinui |
Dropped D (DADGBE) |
Mana (Dancing Cat 38033) |
Capoed to the second fret to sound in the key of E. |
| Isa Lei |
Bla Pahinui |
Dropped D (DADGBE) |
Mana (Dancing Cat 38033) |
Capoed to the second fret to sound in the key of E. |
| Ka`ena |
Bla Pahinui |
Dropped D (DADGBE) |
Mana (Dancing Cat 38033) |
Capoed to the second fret to sound in the key of E. |
| Kaua`i Beauty |
Bla Pahinui |
Dropped D (DADGBE) |
Mana (Dancing Cat 38033) |
Capoed to the second fret to sound in the key of E. |
| Ku`u Ipo (I Ka He`e Pu`e One) |
Bla Pahinui |
Dropped D (DADGBE) |
Mana (Dancing Cat 38033) |
(with a different melody than the one usually sung) |
| Maori Brown Eyes |
Bla Pahinui |
Dropped D (DADGBE) |
Mana (Dancing Cat 38033) |
|
| Meleana E |
Bla Pahinui |
Dropped D (DADGBE) |
Mana (Dancing Cat 38033) |
|
| Sanoe |
Bla Pahinui |
Dropped D (DADGBE) |
Mana (Dancing Cat 38033) |
Capoed to the third fret to sound in the key of F. |
| Beautiful Ilima |
Bla Pahinui |
Dropped D (DADGBE) |
Bla (Pualani Records 1001 – out-of-print) |
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 |
Bla Pahinui |
Dropped D (DADGBE) |
Bla (Pualani Records 1001 – out-of-print) |
|
| Sanoe |
Bla Pahinui |
Dropped D (DADGBE) |
Bla (Pualani Records 1001 – out-of-print) |
With Bla playing in this tuning, and Cyril Pahinui on second guitar for the instrumental break in Tuning #D6 (D–A–D–F#–B–E). |
| Waikiki Hula |
Bla Pahinui |
Dropped D (DADGBE) |
Bla (Pualani Records 1001 – out-of-print) |
Capoed to the seventh fret to sound in the key of A |
| All I Have To Do Is Dream |
Bla Pahinui |
Dropped D (DADGBE) |
Bla Pahinui (Mountain Apple Records 2002 – out-of-print) |
|
| Gabby`s Song |
Bla Pahinui |
Dropped D (DADGBE) |
Bla Pahinui (Mountain Apple Records 2002 – out-of-print) |
|
| He`eia |
Bla Pahinui |
Dropped D (DADGBE) |
Bla Pahinui (Mountain Apple Records 2002 – out-of-print) |
Capoed to the third fret to sound in the key of F. |
| Hi’ilawe |
Bla Pahinui |
Dropped D (DADGBE) |
Bla Pahinui (Mountain Apple Records 2002 – out-of-print) |
(with a different melody than the one usually sung) - Capoed to the third fret to sound in the key of F |
| Honey |
Bla Pahinui |
Dropped D (DADGBE) |
Bla Pahinui (Mountain Apple Records 2002 – out-of-print) |
|
| Kaho’olawe |
Bla Pahinui |
Dropped D (DADGBE) |
Bla Pahinui (Mountain Apple Records 2002 – out-of-print) |
|
| Kou Aloha Mau A Mau |
Bla Pahinui |
Dropped D (DADGBE) |
Bla Pahinui (Mountain Apple Records 2002 – out-of-print) |
|
| Leilani Honey |
Bla Pahinui |
Dropped D (DADGBE) |
Bla Pahinui (Mountain Apple Records 2002 – out-of-print) |
|
| Na Moku Eha |
Bla Pahinui |
Dropped D (DADGBE) |
Bla Pahinui (Mountain Apple Records 2002 – out-of-print) |
Capoed to the third fret to sound in the key of F. |
| Sleep Kaikamahane |
Bla Pahinui |
Dropped D (DADGBE) |
Bla Pahinui (Mountain Apple Records 2002 – out-of-print) |
|
| Away in a Manger |
Bla Pahinui |
Dropped D (DADGBE) |
Ki Ho`alu Christmas (Dancing Cat 38037) |
|
| O Come All Ye Faithful |
Bla Pahinui |
Dropped D (DADGBE) |
Hawaiian Slack Key Christmas (Dancing Cat 38044) |
Capoed up two frets to sound in the key of E. |
| Waimea |
Bla Pahinui |
Dropped D (DADGBE) |
Hawaiian Journey Through the Storms of Life (Coco Records HACD-1969 - [album by Kawika Crowley - Bla plays his song Waimea on this album |
Capoed up two frets to sound in the key of E. |
| Lihue |
Bla Pahinui |
Dropped D (DADGBE) |
Gabby (the “Brown Album) (Panini Records 1002) – [with Bla backing up Gabby Pahinui] |
Bla Pahinui plays the nylon string guitar in the Dropped D Tuning (#D7: D-A-D-G-B-E), tuned down one half step to sound in the key of C#. Gabby Pahuni plays the 12 string guitar in C Wahine Tuning (#C11: C-G-E-G-B-E), tuned up one half step to sound in the key of C#. |
| Pua Tubarose |
Bla Pahinui |
Dropped D (DADGBE) |
The Gabby Pahinui Hawaiian Band – Volume 2 (Panini Records 1008) – Gabby on 12 string guitar |
Gabby Pahuniu plays the 12 string guitar in the C Mauna Loa Tuning (#C22: C-G-E-G-A-E), capoed up twp frets to sound on the key of D. |
| Makapu’u Beach |
Bla Pahinui |
Dropped D (DADGBE) |
The Gabby Pahinui Hawaiian Band – Volume 2 (Panini Records 1008) – Gabby on 12 string guitar |
Bla plays the nylon string guitar in this tuning. |
| Moonlight Lady |
Bla Pahinui |
Dropped D (DADGBE) |
The Gabby Pahinui Hawaiian Band – Volume 1 [with Gabby Pahinui] (Panini Records 1007, also issued on Warner Brothers Records 3023 – out-of-print) |
Played in the keys of C and D. |
| Hanalei Bay Blues |
Carlos Andrade (with Na Pali) |
D Sixth (DADF#BD) |
Na Pali (Awapuhi Records AWA 8538) |
|
| Ua Mau –Hosana |
Carlos Andrade (with Na Pali) |
D Sixth (DADF#BD) |
Na Pali (Awapuhi Records AWA 8538) |
With Carlos capoed up five frets to sound in the key of G in this tuning, and Pat Cockett playing in tuning # G1 (D-G-D-G-B-D). |
| Brand New Morning |
Kapono Beamer |
D Sixth (DADF#BD) |
Secrets Under the Sun (Onopak Music Records 131) |
|
| Papeete Slack Key |
Kapono Beamer |
D Sixth (DADF#BD) |
Tahiti Holiday [with Keola Beamer] (Lee Records 689) |
This track also appears on the anthology recording Pure Hawaiian Magic (Paradise Productions 2010) under the title Kona Slack Key. |
| Kaliponi Slack Key |
The Beamer Brothers (Keola and Kapono) |
D Sixth (DADF#BD) |
Honolulu City Lights (Paradise Records 808) |
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. |
| Sea Breeze (Puamana) |
The Beamer Brothers (Keola and Kapono) |
D Sixth (DADF#BD) |
Honolulu City Lights (Paradise Records 808) |
With Kapono playing in this tuning, and Keola in the D Major Tuning (#D1: D–A–D–F#–A–D). |
| Moonlight Lady |
Carlos Andrade (with Na Pali) |
Double Dropped D (DADGBD) |
Na Pali - Pacific Tunings (Awapuhi Records 101) |
|
| `Elepaio Slack Key |
Keola Beamer |
'Elepaio (CFCGAF) |
Wooden Boat (Dancing Cat 38024) |
|
| “Elepaio Slack Key |
Keola Beamer |
'Elepaio (CFCGAF) |
Malama Ko Aloha (Keep Your Love) – (‘Ohe Records 8733) |
|
| Iesu No Ke Kahuhipa/Jesus |
Carlos Andrade (with Na Pali) |
Gabby's F Wahine (FCEGCE) |
Na Pali – Pacific Tunings (Awapuhi Records 101) |
Played in the key of C. |
| Hawaiian Love |
Leonard Kwan |
Gabby's F Wahine (FCEGCE) |
Slack Key [with the black and white cover, which also has tracks by Slack Key guitarist Ray Kane] (Tradewinds Records 106 - reissued on CD on Hana Ola Records [HOCD 53000], with the title THE LEGENDARY LEONARD KWAN – THE COMPLETE EARLY RECORDINGS). |
Tuned down to sound in the key of Eb. This song also appears on the anthology album Party Songs Hawaiian Style, Volume 1 (Tradewinds Records 104 - reissued on CD on Hana Ola Records [HOCD 53000], with the title THE LEGENDARY LEONARD KWAN – THE COMPLETE EARLY RECORDINGS). |
| Rain Tuahine O Monao |
Peter Moon |
Gabby's F Wahine (FCEGCE) |
Black Orchid (Kanikapila Recoreds 1004) |
|
| Farewell Medley |
Gabby Pahinui |
Gabby's F Wahine (FCEGCE) |
Pure Gabby (Hula Records 567) |
Isalei/Aloha O`e (2 Song Medley) – Tuned down one half step to sound in the key of E. This track also appears on Gabby’s “Best Of” recording The Best of Gabby, Volume 2 (Hula Records 585). |
| Nani Wale Lihu`e /Ka`i`iwi Polena Silver Threads Among the Gold/Nane Wale Lihu`e (March Style)/Wai`alae |
Gabby Pahinui |
Gabby's F Wahine (FCEGCE) |
Pure Gabby (Hula Records 567) |
(5 Song Medley) – This track also appears on Gabby’s “Best Of” recording Ka Makana A Pahinui (The Gift of Pahinui) (Hula Records 578). |
| Hula Medley (Nani Wale Lihu`e/Wai`alae/Halona) |
Gabby Pahinui |
Gabby's F Wahine (FCEGCE) |
Pure Gabby (Hula Records 567) |
Originally issued in 1946 on 78-RPM (Bell Records #LKS 506B – out-of-print). Reissued on the anthology album The History of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar - Vintage Hawaiian Treasures Vol. 7 (Hana Ola Records 24000), which has 20 historical tracks by nine Slack Key guitarists – Tuned down one half step to sound in the key of E |
| Hula Blues |
Gabby Pahinui |
Gabby's F Wahine (FCEGCE) |
Hawaiian Slack Key Volume 2 – With Gabby Pahinui (Waikiki Records 320) |
|
| Slack Key Medley: Kona Kai Opua/Kila Kila Haleakala/Hano Hano Honalei |
Gabby Pahinui |
Gabby's F Wahine (FCEGCE) |
Hawaiian Slack Key Volume 2 – With Gabby Pahinui (Waikiki Records 320) |
|
| Slack Key Medley: Nalani/Akahi Hoi/Hoi Mai |
Gabby Pahinui |
Gabby's F Wahine (FCEGCE) |
Hawaiian Slack Key Volume 2 – With Gabby Pahinui (Waikiki Records 320) |
|
| Kaena |
Gabby Pahinui |
Gabby's F Wahine (FCEGCE) |
Hawaiian Slack Key Volume 1 – With Gabby Pahinui (Waikiki Records 319) |
|
| Slack Key Medley: Kuhio Bay/Roselani/Henderson’s March/Koni Au I Ka Wai/Hui E |
Gabby Pahinui |
Gabby's F Wahine (FCEGCE) |
Hawaiian Slack Key Volume 1 – With Gabby Pahinui (Waikiki Records 319) |
|
| Pua Lilia |
Gabby Pahinui |
Gabby's F Wahine (FCEGCE) |
Hawaiian Slack Key Volume 1 – With Gabby Pahinui (Waikiki Records 319) |
|
| Maunakea |
Gabby Pahinui |
Gabby's F Wahine (FCEGCE) |
Duke Kahanamoku’s Favorites [backing up Charles Miller, Jr.] (Waikiki Records 124 – out-of-print) |
|
| Au Kai |
Keola Beamer |
Leonard's F (CFCGCE) |
Moe Uhane Kika (Tales of the Dream Guitar) (Dancing Cat 38006) |
|
| Kealoha |
Keola Beamer |
Leonard's F (CFCGCE) |
Moe Uhane Kika (Tales of the Dream Guitar) (Dancing Cat 38006) |
|
| Medley: Ku`u Lei Awapuhi Melemele/Pua Be Still |
Keola Beamer |
Leonard's F (CFCGCE) |
Moe Uhane Kika (Tales of the Dream Guitar) (Dancing Cat 38006) |
|
| Roselani Blossoms |
Keola Beamer |
Leonard's F (CFCGCE) |
Moe Uhane Kika (Tales of the Dream Guitar) (Dancing Cat 38006) |
|
| Sanoe |
Keola Beamer |
Leonard's F (CFCGCE) |
Moe Uhane Kika (Tales of the Dream Guitar) (Dancing Cat 38006) |
|
| Slack Key Music Box |
Keola Beamer |
Leonard's F (CFCGCE) |
Moe Uhane Kika (Tales of the Dream Guitar) (Dancing Cat 38006) |
|
| Makika (Mosquito) |
Keola Beamer |
Leonard's F (CFCGCE) |
Mauna Kea (White Mountain Journal) (Dancing Cat 38011) |
|
| Pupu Hinuhinu (Shiny Shell Lullaby) |
Keola Beamer |
Leonard's F (CFCGCE) |
Mauna Kea (White Mountain Journal) (Dancing Cat 38011) |
This song also appears on a compilation album entitled On a Starry Night (Windham Hill 11213). |
| He Aloha Mele |
Keola Beamer |
Leonard's F (CFCGCE) |
Kolonahe (From the Gentle Wind) (Dancing Cat 38047) |
|
| Honolulu City Lights |
Keola Beamer |
Leonard's F (CFCGCE) |
Kolonahe (From the Gentle Wind) (Dancing Cat 38047) |
Played in the key of C. |
| Ipo Lei Manu/He`eia |
Keola Beamer |
Leonard's F (CFCGCE) |
Kolonahe (From the Gentle Wind) (Dancing Cat 38047) |
|
| Ku`u Lei Awapuhi |
Keola Beamer |
Leonard's F (CFCGCE) |
Kolonahe (From the Gentle Wind) (Dancing Cat 38047) |
Played in key of Bb. |
| Maika`i Ka Makani O Kohala (How Fine the Wind of Kohala) |
Keola Beamer |
Leonard's F (CFCGCE) |
Kolonahe (From the Gentle Wind) (Dancing Cat 38047) |
|
| Wai Ulu |
Keola Beamer |
Leonard's F (CFCGCE) |
Soliloquy – Ka Leo O Loko (Dancing Cat 38012) |
Capoed up to the forth fret to sound in the key of Ab. |
| Hula O Makee |
Keola Beamer |
Leonard's F (CFCGCE) |
Island Born (`Ohe Records 96118) |
Tuned down two half steps, and fingered in the key of C, therefore sounding in the key of Bb. |
| Island Born |
Keola Beamer |
Leonard's F (CFCGCE) |
Island Born (`Ohe Records 96118) |
Tuned down two half steps, and fingered in the key of C, therefore sounding in the key of Bb. |
| Ke Ao Nani |
Keola Beamer |
Leonard's F (CFCGCE) |
Island Born (`Ohe Records 96118) |
|
| Ku’u Hoa |
Keola Beamer |
Leonard's F (CFCGCE) |
Island Born (`Ohe Records 96118) |
Tuned down two half steps, and fingered in the key of C, therefore sounding in the key of Bb. |
| Sweet River |
Keola Beamer |
Leonard's F (CFCGCE) |
Island Born (`Ohe Records 96118) |
Tuned down two half steps, and fingered in the key of C, therefore sounding in the key of Bb. |
| Ku’u Home O Kahalu’u |
Keola Beamer |
Leonard's F (CFCGCE) |
Mohala Hou - Music of the Hawaiian Renaissance (‘Ohe Records 96120) |
Tuned down one half step to sound in the key of E. |
| Moon and Stars |
Keola Beamer |
Leonard's F (CFCGCE) |
Mohala Hou - Music of the Hawaiian Renaissance (‘Ohe Records 96120) |
Capoed up six frets to sound in the key of B. |
| Ina (Imagine) |
Keola Beamer |
Leonard's F (CFCGCE) |
Malama Ko Aloha (Keep Your Love) – (‘Ohe Records 8733) |
|
| Pupu Hinuhinu |
Keola Beamer |
Leonard's F (CFCGCE) |
Malama Ko Aloha (Keep Your Love) – (‘Ohe Records 8733) |
|
| Akaka Falls |
Leonard Kwan |
Leonard's F (CFCGCE) |
The Old Way (Tradewinds Records 1128 - reissued on CD on Hana Ola Records [HOCD 53000], with the title THE LEGENDARY LEONARD KWAN – THE COMPLETE EARLY RECORDINGS). |
(Part of an unstated medley with Imi Au Ia Oe). |
| Mi Nei |
Leonard Kwan |
Leonard's F (CFCGCE) |
The Old Way (Tradewinds Records 1128 - reissued on CD on Hana Ola Records [HOCD 53000], with the title THE LEGENDARY LEONARD KWAN – THE COMPLETE EARLY RECORDINGS). |
|
| Ahi Wela |
Leonard Kwan |
Leonard's F (CFCGCE) |
Party Songs Hawaiian Style, Volume 1 [anthology album] (Tradewinds Records 102) |
With Leonard backing up Bob Kauhane Davis and the Kamahao’s Trio |
| Hi`ilawe |
Leonard Kwan |
Leonard's F (CFCGCE) |
Party Songs Hawaiian Style, Volume 2 [anthology album] (Tradewinds Records 104) |
With Leonard backing up Bob Davis and Edwina Noelani Kanoho (Noelani Mahoe). |
| Manu O`O |
Leonard Kwan |
Leonard's F (CFCGCE) |
Party Songs Hawaiian Style, Volume 2 [anthology album] (Tradewinds Records 104) |
With Leonard backing up Edwina Noelani Kanoho (Noelani Mahoe). |
| Ki Ho`alu Chimes |
Leonard Kwan |
Leonard's F (CFCGCE) |
Ke`ala’s Mele (Dancing Cat 38004) |
|
| Mauna Loa |
Leonard Kwan |
Leonard's F (CFCGCE) |
Ke`ala’s Mele (Dancing Cat 38004) |
|
| 2 song medley: None Hula/He Aloha No `O Honolulu |
Leonard Kwan |
Leonard's F (CFCGCE) |
Ke`ala’s Mele (Dancing Cat 38004) |
|
| We Wish You Merry Christmas |
Leonard Kwan |
Leonard's F (CFCGCE) |
Hawaiian Slack Key Christmas (Dancing Cat 38044) |
Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of Eb. |
| Paliku |
Jeff Peterson |
Leonard's F (CFCGCE) |
Slack Key Guitar: The Artistry of Jeff Peterson (Palm Records PALM4025) |
this song in played in the keys of of F and C and F minor |
| `O KCCN |
Mika`ele Mike McClellan |
Wahine/Mauna Loa (FBbCFAE) |
Some New Things! Ki Ho`alu: He Mau Mea Hou! (Topsoil Records 9083) |
|
| `O KCCN |
Mika`ele Mike McClellan |
Wahine/Mauna Loa (FBbCFAE) |
Backyard Slack Key & Autoharp (Topsoil Records 8128) – For ordering contact Mika`ele Mike McClellan, c/o Bartlett & Company, Box 10461, Portland, OR 97210. |
|
| Hokuwelowelo Waltz |
Mika`ele Mike McClellan |
Wahine/Mauna Loa (FBbCFAE) |
Slack–Key Vagabond (AIM Recording Co. 7–29012–5) |
|
| Kila Kila Haleakala |
Ray Kane |
A Mouna Loa (EAEEF#C#) |
Slack Key [with the black and white cover, which also has tracks by Slack Key guitarist Leonard Kwan] (Tradewinds Records 106) - reissued on CD on Hana Ola Records (HOCD 52000), with the title THE LEGENDARY RAY KANE –OLD STYLE SLACK KEY – THE COMPLETE EARLY RECORDINGS] |
This track also appears on the anthology recording Party Songs Hawaiian Style, Volume 2, with the title (Tradewinds Records104] – Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F. |
| Kilakila `O Haleakala |
Ray Kane |
A Mouna Loa (EAEEF#C#) |
Wa`ahila (Dancing Cat 38002) |
Tuned up one half steps to sound in the key of Bb. |
| Popoki Slack Key |
Ray Kane |
A Mouna Loa (EAEEF#C#) |
Wa`ahila (Dancing Cat 38002) |
Tuned up one half steps to sound in the key of Bb. |
| Hawaiian Melody: Slack Key/Kukuna Oka La |
Abraham Kalauli Konanui |
Standard (EADGBE) |
|
The two guitars are both played in the key of C. Reissued on the anthology album The History of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar - Vintage Hawaiian Treasures Vol. 7 (Hana Ola Records 24000), which has 20 historical tracks by nine Slack Key guitarists – The guitars in this song are tuned down one half step to sound in the key of B. Originally issued on 78-RPM and 45-RPM (49th State Records #103B – out-of-print). |
| Maui Serenade (Medley): Slack Key/Slack Key/Aloha Ia No O Maui/Salomila/Papalina Lahi Lahi |
Abraham Kalauli Konanui |
Standard (EADGBE) |
|
The two guitars are both played in the key of C. Reissued on the anthology album The History of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar - Vintage Hawaiian Treasures Vol. 7 (Hana Ola Records 24000), which has 20 historical tracks by nine Slack Key guitarists – The guitars in this song are tuned down one half step to sound in the key of B. Originally issued on 78-RPM and 45-RPM (49th State Records #104A – out-of-print). |
| Hi`ilawe |
Led Kaapana |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Led Live – Solo (Dancing Cat 38008) |
Tuned down one half step from concert pitch, and played in the ley of C, therefore sounding in the key of B. |
| Ka`a Ahi Kahului |
Led Kaapana |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Led Live – Solo (Dancing Cat 38008) |
Tuned down two half steps from concert pitch, and played in the keys of F and C, therefore sounding in the keys of Eb and Bb. |
| Mauna Loa Slack Key |
Led Kaapana |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Led Live – Solo (Dancing Cat 38008) |
Played in the key of A. |
| Akaka Falls |
Led Kaapana |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Kika Kila Meets Ki Ho`alu duet album with Bob Brozman on acoustic steel guitar] (Dancing Cat 38031) |
With Led playing in this tuning in the key of F, and Bob Brozman on acoustic steel guitar in G Major Tuning (#G1: D–G–D–G–B–D), playing in the key of F. |
| Fort Street |
Led Kaapana |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Kika Kila Meets Ki Ho`alu duet album with Bob Brozman on acoustic steel guitar] (Dancing Cat 38031) |
With Led playing in this tuning in the key of G, and Bob Brozman on acoustic steel guitar in the G Major Tuning (#G1: D–G–D–G–B–D). |
| Hula Blues |
Led Kaapana |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Kika Kila Meets Ki Ho`alu duet album with Bob Brozman on acoustic steel guitar] (Dancing Cat 38031) |
With Led playing in this tuning in the key of G, and Bob Brozman on acoustic steel guitar in the G Major Tuning (#G1: D–G–D–G–B–D). |
| Lepe `Ula`ula |
Led Kaapana |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Kika Kila Meets Ki Ho`alu duet album with Bob Brozman on acoustic steel guitar] (Dancing Cat 38031) |
With Led playing in this tuning in the key of C, and Bob Brozman on acoustic steel guitar in the G Major Tuning (#G1: D–G–D–G–B–D), playing in the key of C. |
| Wai`alae |
Led Kaapana |
Standard (EADGBE) |
In the Saddle [duet album with Bob Brozman mainly on acoustic steel guitar] (Dancing Cat 38051) |
With Led playing in this tuning tuned down 2 steps to sound in the key of F, with Bob Brozman on acoustic steel guitar in the G Major Tuning (#G1: D–G–D–G–B–D), playing in the key of F. |
| `Akaka Falls |
Led Kaapana |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Black Sand (Dancing Cat 38015) |
Played in the key of G. |
| Hanohano Hanalei |
Led Kaapana |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Waltz of the Wind (Dancing Cat 38016) |
Played in the key of G on the tenor guitar |
| Honeysuckle Rose |
Led Kaapana |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Waltz of the Wind (Dancing Cat 38016) |
Played in the key of F. |
| Koke`e |
Led Kaapana |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Waltz of the Wind (Dancing Cat 38016) |
Played in the key of C |
| Spanish Eyes |
Led Kaapana |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Waltz of the Wind (Dancing Cat 38016) |
Played in the key of C |
| Slack Key #3 |
Led Kaapana |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Hui Ohana: Hawaii–Tahiti [with the group Hui Ohana] (Poki Records 9023) |
Played in the key of A. This track also appears on the anthology recording Slack Key Giants (Pumehana Records 4916). |
| Mauna Loa Slack Key |
Led Kaapana |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Hana Hou [with the group Hui Ohana] (Lehua Records 7008) |
Played in the key of A. |
| Hilo One |
Led Kaapana |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Hui Ohana (reunion album) (Paradise Productions 920) |
Played in the key of A. |
| Ipo Hula |
Led Kaapana |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Hui Ohana (reunion album) (Paradise Productions 920) |
Played in the key of E. |
| Ka Nani Ao Ka`u |
Led Kaapana |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Hui Ohana (reunion album) (Paradise Productions 920) |
Played in the key of C. |
| Ka Pili Oha |
Led Kaapana |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Hui Ohana (reunion album) (Paradise Productions 920) |
Played in the keys of E and B |
| Kawaihae |
Led Kaapana |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Hui Ohana (reunion album) (Paradise Productions 920) |
Played in the key of E. |
| Keala Mokihana |
Led Kaapana |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Hui Ohana (reunion album) (Paradise Productions 920) |
Played in the key of D. |
| Laimana |
Led Kaapana |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Hui Ohana (reunion album) (Paradise Productions 920) |
Played in the key of Eb. |
| Manowaiopuna (Ko`ula) |
Led Kaapana |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Hui Ohana (reunion album) (Paradise Productions 920) |
Played in the key of E. |
| Pua Carnation |
Led Kaapana |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Hui Ohana (reunion album) (Paradise Productions 920) |
Played in the keys of A and Bb. |
| Pua O Kamakahala |
Led Kaapana |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Hui Ohana (reunion album) (Paradise Productions 920) |
Played in the key of E. |
| Big Island Medley: Hilo March/Kohala March/San Antonio Rose/Yellow Bird |
Led Kaapana |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Still Pressin’ [with the group I Kona] (Kahale Music 2001) |
Hilo March/Kohala March is played in the key of D, San Antonio Rose is played in the key of G, and Yellow Bird is played in the key of C. |
| Funny Face |
Led Kaapana |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Still Pressin’ [with the group I Kona] (Kahale Music 2001) |
Played in the key of G. |
| Ho`ese Pue Ana `Oe |
Led Kaapana |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Still Pressin’ [with the group I Kona] (Kahale Music 2001) |
Played in the key of G |
| Awapuhi Mele Mele |
Led Kaapana |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Nahenahe (Kahale Music 2201) |
Played in the key of G. |
| E Huli Ho`i Mai |
Led Kaapana |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Nahenahe (Kahale Music 2201) |
Played in the key of D. |
| Hila Hila Ole`Oe |
Led Kaapana |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Nahenahe (Kahale Music 2201) |
Played in the key of C. |
| I Kona |
Led Kaapana |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Nahenahe (Kahale Music 2201) |
Played in the keys of D and E. |
| I Lanikai |
Led Kaapana |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Nahenahe (Kahale Music 2201) |
Played in the keys of D and E. |
| Ilani Kai |
Led Kaapana |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Nahenahe (Kahale Music 2201) |
Played in the keys of D, E and A. |
| Kapa`ahu |
Led Kaapana |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Nahenahe (Kahale Music 2201) |
Played in the key of C |
| Moku Puna Nui |
Led Kaapana |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Nahenahe (Kahale Music 2201) |
Played in the key of G. |
| Wahine Ilikea |
Led Kaapana |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Nahenahe (Kahale Music 2201) |
Played in the key of A. |
| Kipola |
Led Kaapana |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Jus’ Press (Leahi Records 2004) |
Played in the key of D. |
| None Hula |
Led Kaapana |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Jus’ Press (Leahi Records 2004) |
Played in the key of G. |
| 12th Street Rag/ Sweet Georgia Brown |
Led Kaapana |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Jus’ Press (Leahi Records 2004) |
Played in the key of G. |
| 12th Street Rag/ Sweet Georgia Brown |
Led Kaapana |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Grandmaster Slack Key guitar (Rhythm And Roots Records RR-0309) |
Played in the key of G. |
| Twelfth Street Rag/ Sweet Georgia Brown |
Led Kaapana |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Force of Nature (duet album with 12-string rhythm guitarist Mike Kaawa – Mike plays all songs in the Standard Tuning [E-A-D-G-B-E] on the 12 string guitar accompanying Led Kaapana)) |
|
| Abilene |
Led Kaapana |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Lima Wela! (Leahi Records 2001 – reissued on Shaka Records SCD 3003) |
Played in the key of F. |
| Hookena |
Led Kaapana |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Lima Wela! (Leahi Records 2001 – reissued on Shaka Records SCD 3003) |
Led plays the second guitar part in this tuning in the key of C, and the main guitar part is played in tuning #C21 (C–G–E–G–A–E). |
| Memphis |
Led Kaapana |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Lima Wela! (Leahi Records 2001 – reissued on Shaka Records SCD 3003) |
Led plays the second guitar part in this tuning in the key of G, and the main guitar part is played in tuning #G1 (D-G-D-G-B-D) |
| Paoakalani |
Led Kaapana |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Lima Wela! (Leahi Records 2001 – reissued on Shaka Records SCD 3003) |
Played in the key of C |
| Rings on Your Finger |
Led Kaapana |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Lima Wela! (Leahi Records 2001 – reissued on Shaka Records SCD 3003) |
Led plays the second guitar part in this tuning in the key of C, and the main guitar part is played in tuning #C21 (C–G–E–G–A–E). |
| Alma Mater Medley: Pahoa and Pahala High Schools |
Led Kaapana |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Simply Slack Key (Paradise Records 970) – On these songs, the Slack Key guitar part is listed as the main guitar part. The second guitar part is played on electric guitar in Standard Tuning. Led always plays in Standard Tuning on the electric guitar |
The main Slack Key guitar part is in C Wahine Tuning (#C7: C–G–D–G–B–E). |
| Come To Me Gently |
Led Kaapana |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Simply Slack Key (Paradise Records 970) – On these songs, the Slack Key guitar part is listed as the main guitar part. The second guitar part is played on electric guitar in Standard Tuning. Led always plays in Standard Tuning on the electric guitar |
The main Slack Key guitar part is in C Wahine Tuning (#C7: C–G–D–G–B–E). |
| E Ku`u Morning Dew |
Led Kaapana |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Simply Slack Key (Paradise Records 970) – On these songs, the Slack Key guitar part is listed as the main guitar part. The second guitar part is played on electric guitar in Standard Tuning. Led always plays in Standard Tuning on the electric guitar |
The main Slack Key guitar part is in C Wahine Tuning (#C7: C–G–D–G–B–E). |
| He Aloha No O Honolulu |
Led Kaapana |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Simply Slack Key (Paradise Records 970) – On these songs, the Slack Key guitar part is listed as the main guitar part. The second guitar part is played on electric guitar in Standard Tuning. Led always plays in Standard Tuning on the electric guitar |
The main Slack Key acoustic guitar part is in G Major Tuning (#G1: D–G–D–G–B–D). |
| Kaua`i Waltz |
Led Kaapana |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Simply Slack Key (Paradise Records 970) – On these songs, the Slack Key guitar part is listed as the main guitar part. The second guitar part is played on electric guitar in Standard Tuning. Led always plays in Standard Tuning on the electric guitar |
The main Slack Key guitar part is in C Wahine Tuning (#C7: C–G–D–G–B–E). |
| Ku`u Ipo I Ka He`e Pue One |
Led Kaapana |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Simply Slack Key (Paradise Records 970) – On these songs, the Slack Key guitar part is listed as the main guitar part. The second guitar part is played on electric guitar in Standard Tuning. Led always plays in Standard Tuning on the electric guitar |
The main Slack Key guitar part is in C Wahine Tuning (#C7: C–G–D–G–B–E). |
| Lei Kikania |
Led Kaapana |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Simply Slack Key (Paradise Records 970) – On these songs, the Slack Key guitar part is listed as the main guitar part. The second guitar part is played on electric guitar in Standard Tuning. Led always plays in Standard Tuning on the electric guitar |
The main Slack Key acoustic guitar part is in G Major Tuning (#G1: D–G–D–G–B–D). |
| Maui Waltz |
Led Kaapana |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Simply Slack Key (Paradise Records 970) – On these songs, the Slack Key guitar part is listed as the main guitar part. The second guitar part is played on electric guitar in Standard Tuning. Led always plays in Standard Tuning on the electric guitar |
The main Slack Key guitar part is in C Wahine Tuning (#C7: C–G–D–G–B–E). |
| Ua Noho Au Akupa |
Led Kaapana |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Simply Slack Key (Paradise Records 970) – On these songs, the Slack Key guitar part is listed as the main guitar part. The second guitar part is played on electric guitar in Standard Tuning. Led always plays in Standard Tuning on the electric guitar |
The main Slack Key guitar part is in C Wahine Tuning (#C7: C–G–D–G–B–E). |
| You Are My Sunshine |
Led Kaapana |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Simply Slack Key (Paradise Records 970) – On these songs, the Slack Key guitar part is listed as the main guitar part. The second guitar part is played on electric guitar in Standard Tuning. Led always plays in Standard Tuning on the electric guitar |
The main Slack Key guitar part is in C Wahine Tuning (#C7: C–G–D–G–B–E). |
| Come On Over |
Led Kaapana |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Hawai’i I Ka Pu’uwai [with I Kona] |
Played in the key of C |
| Hawaii I Ka Pu’uwai |
Led Kaapana |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Hawai’i I Ka Pu’uwai [with I Kona] |
Played in the keys of C and G |
| Honaunau Paka |
Led Kaapana |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Hawai’i I Ka Pu’uwai [with I Kona] |
Played in the keys if G and A |
| Ka’iwa |
Led Kaapana |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Hawai’i I Ka Pu’uwai [with I Kona] |
Played in the key of C |
| Ka’iwa |
Led Kaapana |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Hawai’i I Ka Pu’uwai [with I Kona] |
(Uncut version) – Played in the key of C |
| Kamalani O Keaukaha |
Led Kaapana |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Hawai’i I Ka Pu’uwai [with I Kona] |
Played in the keys of C, G, D, and A |
| Lei Ohu |
Led Kaapana |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Hawai’i I Ka Pu’uwai [with I Kona] |
Played in the key of D |
| Lei Ohu |
Led Kaapana |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Hawai’i I Ka Pu’uwai [with I Kona] |
(Uncut version) -[it is actually uncut version of Luau Hula] – Played in the key of C |
| Waiulu |
Led Kaapana |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Hawai’i I Ka Pu’uwai [with I Kona] |
Played in the keys of C and D |
| Kamalani O Keaukaha |
Led Kaapana |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Melveen With the Best of Slack Key [with Led backing up Melveen Leed] (Lehua Records 7046) |
Played in the keys of F, C and G. |
| Puu O Hulu (Kauli Ili) |
Led Kaapana |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Melveen With the Best of Slack Key [with Led backing up Melveen Leed] (Lehua Records 7046) |
Played in the key of Eb. |
| Grandpa |
Led Kaapana |
Standard (EADGBE) |
E Ku`u Makana Ia Oe (My Fondest Gift to You) [backing up Matlynn Kawohi Kamelamela] (MPK Productions 001) |
Played in the key of F. |
| Ho`ola La Hui Hawaii |
Led Kaapana |
Standard (EADGBE) |
E Ku`u Makana Ia Oe (My Fondest Gift to You) [backing up Matlynn Kawohi Kamelamela] (MPK Productions 001) |
Played in the key of F. |
| Ho`omana |
Led Kaapana |
Standard (EADGBE) |
E Ku`u Makana Ia Oe (My Fondest Gift to You) [backing up Matlynn Kawohi Kamelamela] (MPK Productions 001) |
Played in the key of D. |
| Kamalani O Keaukaha |
Led Kaapana |
Standard (EADGBE) |
E Ku`u Makana Ia Oe (My Fondest Gift to You) [backing up Matlynn Kawohi Kamelamela] (MPK Productions 001) |
Played in the keys of C and G. |
| Mama I Love You |
Led Kaapana |
Standard (EADGBE) |
E Ku`u Makana Ia Oe (My Fondest Gift to You) [backing up Matlynn Kawohi Kamelamela] (MPK Productions 001) |
|
| My Song |
Led Kaapana |
Standard (EADGBE) |
E Ku`u Makana Ia Oe (My Fondest Gift to You) [backing up Matlynn Kawohi Kamelamela] (MPK Productions 001) |
Played in the key of C. |
| Pua Mana |
Led Kaapana |
Standard (EADGBE) |
E Ku`u Makana Ia Oe (My Fondest Gift to You) [backing up Matlynn Kawohi Kamelamela] (MPK Productions 001) |
Played in the key of G. |
| Pohakuloa |
Led Kaapana |
Standard (EADGBE) |
E Ku`u Makana Ia Oe (My Fondest Gift to You) [backing up Matlynn Kawohi Kamelamela] (MPK Productions 001) |
Played in the keys of G and A. |
| 2 Song Medley: Hula O Makee/Kauluwehi O Ke Kai |
Led Kaapana |
Standard (EADGBE) |
E Ku`u Makana Ia Oe (My Fondest Gift to You) [backing up Matlynn Kawohi Kamelamela] (MPK Productions 001) |
|
| Na Pua Lei `Ilima |
Led Kaapana |
Standard (EADGBE) |
E Mau Ana Ka Ha`Aheo (Enduring Pride) [backing up Olomana] (Better Days Records C002) |
With Led playing electric guitar in this tuning in the key of G, and Haunani Apoliona on 12 string Slack Key guitar in tuning #G1 (D–G–D–G–B–D). |
| Tewetewe |
Led Kaapana |
Standard (EADGBE) |
E Mau Ana Ka Ha`Aheo (Enduring Pride) [backing up Olomana] (Better Days Records C002) |
With Led playing electric guitar in this tuning in the key of G, and Haunani Apoliona on 12 string Slack Key guitar in tuning #G1 (D–G–D–G–B–D). |
| He Nani Pua Hala |
Kihei Brown Trio [the Slack Key guitarist, playing in the Standard Tuning is either Arthur Kalahiki or Jerry Quirido] |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Kihei Brown Trio, Family & Friends (Poki Records 9029) |
Played in the keys of G and C. |
| Kauhale O Kamapua`a |
Kihei Brown Trio [the Slack Key guitarist, playing in the Standard Tuning is either Arthur Kalahiki or Jerry Quirido] |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Kihei Brown Trio, Family & Friends (Poki Records 9029) |
Played in the keys of C and D. |
| Kaula`ili |
Kihei Brown Trio [the Slack Key guitarist, playing in the Standard Tuning is either Arthur Kalahiki or Jerry Quirido] |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Kihei Brown Trio, Family & Friends (Poki Records 9029) |
Played in the key of F. |
| Manini Beach Medley: Lae Lae/Pua Be Still/Papakolea |
Kihei Brown Trio [the Slack Key guitarist, playing in the Standard Tuning is either Arthur Kalahiki or Jerry Quirido] |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Kihei Brown Trio, Family & Friends (Poki Records 9029) |
Played in the key D. |
| KHBC |
Sonny Chillingworth |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Drinking Champagne [backing up Myra English] (Hula Records HS – 542) |
featuring a guitar phrase that Sonny got from steel guitarist Jake Keli’ikoa |
| Singing Bamboo |
Sonny Chillingworth |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Singing Bamboo [backing up Maddy Lam] (Island Recording Studio ILP – 101) – (also released on 78 RPM on Island Recording Studio # 3-4) |
played in the key of F |
| Another Hawaiian Like Me/Pua Sadinia |
Alice Fredlund [with Linda Dela Cruz and Sybil Andrews] |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Alice – Linda – Sybil (Tradewinds Records 109 – out-of-print) |
Played in the key of A. |
| Makee Ailana |
Alice Fredlund [with Linda Dela Cruz and Sybil Andrews] |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Alice – Linda – Sybil (Tradewinds Records 109 – out-of-print) |
Played in the key of C. This track also appears on the recording Best of Linda (Tradewinds Records 2201). |
| Na Pua Ka Ilima |
Alice Fredlund [with Linda Dela Cruz and Sybil Andrews] |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Alice – Linda – Sybil (Tradewinds Records 109 – out-of-print) |
Played in the key of A. |
| Pa`ahana |
Alice Fredlund [with Linda Dela Cruz and Sybil Andrews] |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Alice – Linda – Sybil (Tradewinds Records 109 – out-of-print) |
Played in the key of C. |
| Pipi Kaula |
Alice Fredlund [with Linda Dela Cruz and Sybil Andrews] |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Alice – Linda – Sybil (Tradewinds Records 109 – out-of-print) |
Played in the key of A. |
| E Huli Makou |
Alice Fredlund [with Linda Dela Cruz and Sybil Andrews] |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Twilight at Halekulani (Tradewinds Records 107) |
Played in the key of C. |
| Laimana |
Alice Fredlund [with Linda Dela Cruz and Sybil Andrews] |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Twilight at Halekulani (Tradewinds Records 107) |
Played in the key of F. |
| Waialae Medley: Waialae/Uluhuna Wale Au/Pulupe/Sweet Lei Mamo |
Alice Fredlund [with Linda Dela Cruz and Sybil Andrews] |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Twilight at Halekulani (Tradewinds Records 107) |
Played in the keys of G, C and F. |
| Kuu Hoaloha |
Alice Fredlund [with Linda Dela Cruz and Sybil Andrews] |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Linda Sings with the Halekulani Girls (Tradewinds Records 1121) [backing up Linda Dela Cruz] |
Played in the key of A. |
| Moari Brown Eyes |
Alice Fredlund [with Linda Dela Cruz and Sybil Andrews] |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Linda Sings with the Halekulani Girls (Tradewinds Records 1121) [backing up Linda Dela Cruz] |
Played in the key of C |
| Kaua’i Beauty |
Atta Isaacs (with Gabby Pahinui) |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Rabbit Island Music Festival [backing up Gabby Pahinui] (Panini Records 1004) |
Atta plays the introduction and the ending on the nylon string guitar in the Standard Tuning (#C33: E-A-D-G-B-E), playing in the keys of A minor and C in the introduction. Gabby Pahinui plays the 12 string guitar in the C Wahine Tuning (#C11: C-G-E-G-B-E). |
| Imo Imo Palahi Paki |
Manu Kahaialii (with the Kahaialii Family) |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Kahaialii Maui Style (Naupaka Records 0001) |
Played in the keys of F and C. |
| So Ti |
Manu Kahaialii (with the Kahaialii Family) |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Kahaialii Maui Style (Naupaka Records 0001) |
Played in the key of D. This song also features Manu’s unique right hand hammer-on and pull-off techniques on the D and A7th chords, called ha ku`iku`i. His son, Willie K plays this song also in the Standard Tuning, in the key of C, with the technique used of the C and G7th chords. (also see Section VII, the glossery, under ha ku`iku`i) |
| Church Medley |
Frank Palani Kaina [aka Frank Palani] (with The Ho`opi`i Brothers) |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Kauna (Poki Records 9030) |
Played in the key of G. |
| Kowaii |
Frank Palani Kaina [aka Frank Palani] (with The Ho`opi`i Brothers) |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Kauna (Poki Records 9030) |
Played in the key of C. |
| Wahine U’i (Slack Key Instrumental) |
Frank Palani Kaina [aka Frank Palani] (with The Ho`opi`i Brothers) |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Kauna (Poki Records 9030) |
Played in the key of C - This track also appears on the anthology recording Slack Key Giants (Pumehana Records 4916). |
| Dear St. Nick |
Frank Palani Kaina [aka Frank Palani] (with The Ho`opi`i Brothers) |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Christmas Time with Eddie Kamae and the Sons of Hawaii [with The Sons of Hawaii] (Hula Records 4004) |
Played in the key of G, capoed up three frets to sound in the key of Bb. |
| Ia Kalikimaka (Christmas Day) |
Frank Palani Kaina [aka Frank Palani] (with The Ho`opi`i Brothers) |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Christmas Time with Eddie Kamae and the Sons of Hawaii [with The Sons of Hawaii] (Hula Records 4004) |
Played in the key of G. |
| Mele Au No Ku`u Ho`ola (My Redeemer) |
Frank Palani Kaina [aka Frank Palani] (with The Ho`opi`i Brothers) |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Christmas Time with Eddie Kamae and the Sons of Hawaii [with The Sons of Hawaii] (Hula Records 4004) |
Played in the key of G. |
| We Have Two of Those |
Frank Palani Kaina [aka Frank Palani] (with The Ho`opi`i Brothers) |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Eddie Kamae Presents the Sons of Hawaii – Pua Hone (Honey Flower) [with The Sons of Hawaii] (Hawaii Sons Records 3003) |
Played in the key of G. |
| Ke Kali Nei Au (The Hawaiian Wedding Song) |
Ray Kane |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Wa`ahila (Dancing Cat 38002) |
Played in the key if C, tuned down one half step to sound in the key of B. |
| Hawaiian Melody: Slack Key/Kukuna Oka La |
Abraham Kalauli Konanui |
Standard (EADGBE) |
|
The two guitars are both played in the key of C. Reissued on the anthology album The History of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar - Vintage Hawaiian Treasures Vol. 7 (Hana Ola Records 24000), which has 20 historical tracks by nine Slack Key guitarists – The guitars in this song are tuned down one half step to sound in the key of B. Originally issued on 78-RPM and 45-RPM (49th State Records #103B – out-of-print). |
| Maui Serenade (Medley): Slack Key/Slack Key/Aloha Ia No O Maui/Salomila/Papalina Lahi Lahi |
Abraham Kalauli Konanui |
Standard (EADGBE) |
|
The two guitars are both played in the key of C. Reissued on the anthology album The History of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar - Vintage Hawaiian Treasures Vol. 7 (Hana Ola Records 24000), which has 20 historical tracks by nine Slack Key guitarists – The guitars in this song are tuned down one half step to sound in the key of B. Originally issued on 78-RPM and 45-RPM (49th State Records #104A – out-of-print). |
| Big Island |
Steve Kramer [with Cooper’s Still] |
Standard (EADGBE) |
KKUA Home Grown Album #1 (KKUA Records – out-of-print) |
played in the key of D |
| Aloha Hale O Ho`oponono |
Elias Kuamo`o |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Moments With You [[backing up Diana Aki] (Sunnyside Up Productions 101) |
Played in key of F. |
| Ka Ua O Hilo (The Rain of Hilo) |
Elias Kuamo`o |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Moments With You [[backing up Diana Aki] (Sunnyside Up Productions 101) |
Played in the key of G. |
| Manu Mele (Songbird) |
Elias Kuamo`o |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Moments With You [[backing up Diana Aki] (Sunnyside Up Productions 101) |
Played in the key of C. |
| Oawa O Na Mo`i (Valley of the Kings) |
Elias Kuamo`o |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Moments With You [[backing up Diana Aki] (Sunnyside Up Productions 101) |
Played in the key of G. |
| `Aina `O Lana`i |
Elias Kuamo`o |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Aloha Kaimu [backing up G–Girl Keli`iho`omalu] (Liko Records Hawaiian Folk Collection, Volume 1, - 2000) |
Played in the keys of F and G. |
| E Mililani `O Iehova |
Elias Kuamo`o |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Aloha Kaimu [backing up G–Girl Keli`iho`omalu] (Liko Records Hawaiian Folk Collection, Volume 1, - 2000) |
Played in the key of D. |
| Kula Mana |
Elias Kuamo`o |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Aloha Kaimu [backing up G–Girl Keli`iho`omalu] (Liko Records Hawaiian Folk Collection, Volume 1, - 2000) |
Played in the key of F. |
| Ku`u Lei Aloha |
Elias Kuamo`o |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Aloha Kaimu [backing up G–Girl Keli`iho`omalu] (Liko Records Hawaiian Folk Collection, Volume 1, - 2000) |
Played in the key of G. |
| Ku`u Makamae |
Elias Kuamo`o |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Aloha Kaimu [backing up G–Girl Keli`iho`omalu] (Liko Records Hawaiian Folk Collection, Volume 1, - 2000) |
Played in the key of D. |
| Na Pua Ka `Ilima |
Elias Kuamo`o |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Aloha Kaimu [backing up G–Girl Keli`iho`omalu] (Liko Records Hawaiian Folk Collection, Volume 1, - 2000) |
Played in the keys of D and F. |
| Ua Ali`ili`o O Nalani |
Elias Kuamo`o |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Aloha Kaimu [backing up G–Girl Keli`iho`omalu] (Liko Records Hawaiian Folk Collection, Volume 1, - 2000) |
Played in the key of F. |
| Hali`i Ka Moena |
Elias Kuamo`o |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Our Gift of Song [backing up the Ho`opi`i Brothers] (Poki Records 9045) |
Played in the key of C. |
| Ka Lehua I Mili`ia |
Elias Kuamo`o |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Our Gift of Song [backing up the Ho`opi`i Brothers] (Poki Records 9045) |
Played in the key of G. |
| Kalama`ula |
Elias Kuamo`o |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Our Gift of Song [backing up the Ho`opi`i Brothers] (Poki Records 9045) |
Played in the key of G. |
| Kamau Ki`aha |
Elias Kuamo`o |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Our Gift of Song [backing up the Ho`opi`i Brothers] (Poki Records 9045) |
Played in the key of G. |
| Kihei |
Elias Kuamo`o |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Our Gift of Song [backing up the Ho`opi`i Brothers] (Poki Records 9045) |
Played in the key of F. |
| Kolopo |
Elias Kuamo`o |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Our Gift of Song [backing up the Ho`opi`i Brothers] (Poki Records 9045) |
Played in the key of G. |
| Ku`u Lei Momi (My Love at Ka`aena) |
Elias Kuamo`o |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Our Gift of Song [backing up the Ho`opi`i Brothers] (Poki Records 9045) |
Played in the key of G. |
| Me Ka Nani A`o Kaupo |
Elias Kuamo`o |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Our Gift of Song [backing up the Ho`opi`i Brothers] (Poki Records 9045) |
Played in the key of G. |
| Pa`ahana |
Elias Kuamo`o |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Our Gift of Song [backing up the Ho`opi`i Brothers] (Poki Records 9045) |
Played in the key of G. |
| Papa Sia |
Elias Kuamo`o |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Our Gift of Song [backing up the Ho`opi`i Brothers] (Poki Records 9045) |
Played in the key of A. |
| Then I Met Jesus |
Elias Kuamo`o |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Our Gift of Song [backing up the Ho`opi`i Brothers] (Poki Records 9045) |
Played in the key of G. |
| Hula O Makee |
Leonard Kwan |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Evening in the Islands [Anthology Recording] (Tradewinds Records 113 – out-of-print) |
Played in the key of A, backing up the female singers. |
| Ahe Lau Makani |
Andy Llanos (with Na Hokupa) |
Standard (EADGBE) |
A Touch of Yesterday (Kahale Music 7001) |
Played in the key of C. |
| Feeling Blue |
Andy Llanos (with Na Hokupa) |
Standard (EADGBE) |
A Touch of Yesterday (Kahale Music 7001) |
Played in the keys of C and A. |
| Mauna Loa |
Elmer Kohala Lim (with the Lim Family) |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Sounds From Kohala (Pumehana Records 4911) |
Played in the key of A. This track also appears on the anthology recording Slack Key Giants (Pumehana Records 4916). |
| Hawaiian Medley |
Gilberto Martinez |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Gilberto Guitar (Sinergai Records 3303 – out-of-print) |
(with the songs Kaulana Na Pua, Waipio, and Makala Pua) |
| Halau Lani I Ke Ao |
Peter Moon (with The Peter Moon Band) |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Midnight Sun (Kanikapila Records 1012) |
Played in the key of G, with the other Slack Key guitar part on played by Peter Moon in the G Major Tuning #G1 (D–G–D–G–B–D). |
| Hawaiian Lullaby |
Peter Moon (with The Sunday Manoa) |
Standard (EADGBE) |
The Sunday Manoa 3 (Panini Records 1005) |
Played in the key of G. |
| Luka O Kokee |
Peter Moon (with The Sunday Manoa) |
Standard (EADGBE) |
The Sunday Manoa 3 (Panini Records 1005) |
Played in the key of D. |
| Kikau |
Hiram Olsen [backing up The Kihei Brown Trio] |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Right–On Keia (Hula Records 505) |
Played in the keys of G and C |
| Na Hoa He`e Nalu |
Hiram Olsen [backing up The Kihei Brown Trio] |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Right–On Keia (Hula Records 505) |
Played in the keys of G and C |
| Na Kane `Oiwi Hawai`i |
Hiram Olsen [backing up The Kihei Brown Trio] |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Right–On Keia (Hula Records 505) |
Played in the key of C. |
| E Nihi |
Hiram Olsen [with the Hiram Olsen Trio] |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Slack Key Special (MARC Records 510) |
Played in the key of C. |
| Helena |
Hiram Olsen [with the Hiram Olsen Trio] |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Slack Key Special (MARC Records 510) |
Played in the key of C. |
| Honolulu Harbor |
Hiram Olsen [with the Hiram Olsen Trio] |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Slack Key Special (MARC Records 510) |
Played in the key of C. |
| Ke Ala Oka Rose |
Hiram Olsen [with the Hiram Olsen Trio] |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Slack Key Special (MARC Records 510) |
Played in the key of C. |
| Maile Lau Lii Lii |
Hiram Olsen [with the Hiram Olsen Trio] |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Slack Key Special (MARC Records 510) |
Played in the key of C. |
| Moku Kiakahi |
Hiram Olsen [with the Hiram Olsen Trio] |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Slack Key Special (MARC Records 510) |
Played in the key of C. |
| Nani Kaala |
Hiram Olsen [with the Hiram Olsen Trio] |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Slack Key Special (MARC Records 510) |
Played in the key of C. |
| None Hula |
Hiram Olsen [with the Hiram Olsen Trio] |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Slack Key Special (MARC Records 510) |
Played in the key of C. |
| Song of Kaupo |
Hiram Olsen [with the Hiram Olsen Trio] |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Slack Key Special (MARC Records 510) |
Played in the key of C. |
| Brandy |
Bla Pahinui |
Standard (EADGBE) |
The Way I Feel (Hanaiia Records 1106 – out-of-print) |
|
| Brandy’s Theme |
Bla Pahinui |
Standard (EADGBE) |
The Way I Feel (Hanaiia Records 1106 – out-of-print) |
|
| Country Feeling |
Bla Pahinui |
Standard (EADGBE) |
The Way I Feel (Hanaiia Records 1106 – out-of-print) |
|
| Grampa |
Bla Pahinui |
Standard (EADGBE) |
The Way I Feel (Hanaiia Records 1106 – out-of-print) |
|
| Hawaii, I Love You |
Bla Pahinui |
Standard (EADGBE) |
The Way I Feel (Hanaiia Records 1106 – out-of-print) |
|
| My Lady |
Bla Pahinui |
Standard (EADGBE) |
The Way I Feel (Hanaiia Records 1106 – out-of-print) |
|
| Morning Nights |
Bla Pahinui |
Standard (EADGBE) |
The Way I Feel (Hanaiia Records 1106 – out-of-print) |
|
| Waiting for the Sunrise |
Bla Pahinui |
Standard (EADGBE) |
The Way I Feel (Hanaiia Records 1106 – out-of-print) |
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| With You My Love |
Bla Pahinui |
Standard (EADGBE) |
The Way I Feel (Hanaiia Records 1106 – out-of-print) |
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| Leahi |
Bla Pahinui |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Gabby (the “Brown Album) (Panini Records 1002) – [with Bla backing up Gabby Pahinui] |
Bla plays the nylon string guitar in the Standard Tuning, in the key of C, tuned down one half step to sound in the key of B. Gabby Pahuni plays the 12 string guitar in C Mauna Loa Tuning (#C22: C-G-E-G-A-E), tuned down one half step to sound in the key of B. |
| Kaua’i Beauty |
Bla Pahinui |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Rabbit Island Music Festival (Panini Records 1004) – [with Bla backing up Gabby Pahinui] |
With Bla Pahunui playing the nylon string guitar on the introduction and the ending in the Standard Tuning, playing in the keys of A minor and C; and with Atta Isaacs, Sr. playing the lead 6 string guitar in C Major Tuning (#C1: C–G–E–G–C–E); and with Gabby Pahunui playing the 12 string guitar in the C Wahine Tuning (C11: C-G-E-G-B-E). |
| Hawaiian Love |
Bla Pahinui |
Standard (EADGBE) |
The Gabby Pahinui Hawaiian Band – Volume 1 [backing up Gabby Pahinui] (Panini Records 1007; also issued on Warner Brothers Records 3023 – out-of-print) |
Bla plays the nylon string guitar in the Standard Tuning, key of C, capoed up two frets to sound in the key of D. |
| Pu’uwa’a-awa’a |
Bla Pahinui |
Standard (EADGBE) |
The Gabby Pahinui Hawaiian Band – Volume 2 (Panini Records 1008) – Gabby on 12 string guitar |
Bla plays the introduction on the nylonstring guitar in the Standard Tuning, fingering in the keys of G and Eb, and is capoed up eight frets, therefore sounding in the keys of E and C. Gabby Pahinui plays the 12 string guitar in the C Mauna Loa Tuning (#C22: C-G-E-G-A-E). |
| Paauau Waltz |
Gabby Pahinui |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Hawaiian Slack Key – Volume 1 – With Gabby Pahinui |
Here Gabby Pahinui is playing this song with the ensamble in the Standard Tuning, in the keys of F and Ab, and uses the technique called ha ku`iku`i at the end of the song for variations on the chords of F# and E, before going back to the final Ab chord at the end of the song. (also see Section VII, the Glossery, under ha ku`iku`i) |
| Makawao |
Jeff Peterson |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Slack Key Guitar: The Artistry of Jeff Peterson (Palm Records PALM4025) |
Played in the key of E – tuned down a half step to sound in the key of Eb. |
| Slack Key Instrumental #2 |
Fred Punahoa |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Waimea Music Festival [Anthology Recording] (Panini Records 1006) |
(actual title is Mauna Loa Slack Key) – Played in the key of A. |
| Matsonia |
Vicki I`i Rodrigues (with her daughters Lani, Lahela & Nina Kealiiwahamana on vocals) |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Hawaii Aloha: Echoes of Old Hawaii (Waikiki Records 307) |
Played in the key of C. |
| Pua Carnation |
Vicki I`i Rodrigues (with her daughters Lani, Lahela & Nina Kealiiwahamana on vocals) |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Hawaii Aloha: Echoes of Old Hawaii (Waikiki Records 307) |
Played in the key of C. This track also appears on the anthology album Quiet Lagoon (Waikiki Records 333). |
| Kane`ohe |
Vicki I`i Rodrigues (with her daughters Lani, Lahela & Nina Kealiiwahamana on vocals) |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Party Hulas Featuring the Voice of Genoa Keawe (London International 99397) |
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| `E Ku`u Tutu |
Vicki I`i Rodrigues (with her daughters Lani, Lahela & Nina Kealiiwahamana on vocals) |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Mele–Hula Volume Two (Noelani Records 103) |
Played in the key of A. |
| Lei Nani |
Vicki I`i Rodrigues (with her daughters Lani, Lahela & Nina Kealiiwahamana on vocals) |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Genoa Keawe Sings Luau Hulas [backing up Genoa Keawe] (Hula Records 514 – out-of-print) |
Played in the key of C. |
| Makee Ailana |
Vicki I`i Rodrigues (with her daughters Lani, Lahela & Nina Kealiiwahamana on vocals) |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Genoa Keawe Sings Luau Hulas [backing up Genoa Keawe] (Hula Records 514 – out-of-print) |
Played in the key of C. |
| Meleana E |
Vicki I`i Rodrigues (with her daughters Lani, Lahela & Nina Kealiiwahamana on vocals) |
Standard (EADGBE) |
Genoa Keawe Sings Luau Hulas [backing up Genoa Keawe] (Hula Records 514 – out-of-print) |
Played in the key of C. |
| Pine Tree Slack Key |
Pancho Graham |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Pine Tree Slack Key (Kaku Productions) |
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| My Uncle's Place |
Pancho Graham |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Pine Tree Slack Key (Kaku Productions) |
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| How D'ya Do |
Pancho Graham |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Pine Tree Slack Key (Kaku Productions) |
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| Bali Hai |
Pancho Graham |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Pine Tree Slack Key (Kaku Productions) |
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| Hanalei Medley (Ka Wai O Namolokama / Namolokama / Hanalei Bay) |
Pancho Graham |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Pine Tree Slack Key (Kaku Productions) |
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| The Hula ʻOniʻoni E |
Pancho Graham |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Pine Tree Slack Key (Kaku Productions) |
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| Koʻolau Blues |
Pancho Graham |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Pine Tree Slack Key (Kaku Productions) |
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| Waltz Medley (Kamehameha Waltz / Waiʻalae / Halona) |
Pancho Graham |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Pine Tree Slack Key (Kaku Productions) |
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| Tahiti Nui |
Pancho Graham |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Pine Tree Slack Key (Kaku Productions) |
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| Quiet Village |
Pancho Graham |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Pine Tree Slack Key (Kaku Productions) |
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| Kilakila ʻO Moanalua / Niu Haohao |
Pancho Graham |
Taro Patch (DGDGBD) |
Pine Tree Slack Key (Kaku Productions) |
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| Koʻula |
Pancho Graham |
Gabby's C (CGEGAE) |
Pine Tree Slack Key (Kaku Productions) |
Capoed up 5 frets |