Beyond The Reef
(tabbed using the amazing "C Diatonic tuning")If you are a steel guitar enthusiast like me, you might be surprised to learn just how much Jerry Byrd loved and used his newly discovered “C Diatonic tuning.” From studying Jerry's beautiful heart-warming music over the years, I have really come to appreciate the hard work that Jerry invested into his music and the versatile C Diatonic tuning that he discovered. I am not aware of any recording where Jerry used the C Diatonic for the song, “Beyond The Reef,” but here is my arrangement. Granted, some songs, like “Honolulu Eyes,” shine in the C Diatonic tuning.
Tablature for non-pedal steel guitar by David J. Stewart
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Beyond The Reef
(tabbed in C6th tuning)
Here are Several different Rhythm Track versions for Beyond the Reef:
