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Puniu—small drum used in hula, a half coconut shell covered with a membrane.
Kapu—a sacred law
Ipu—gourd drum used for accompanying chant or dance.
Ukulele—a small chordophone modeled after the guitar
ulili-- whirring rattle
Bellwork: Define Terms
Scholars Will:
Grammar: Learn the basic facts about Hawaiian music and culture
Logic: Learn to play and sing a simple song on the ukulele
Outcomes
Salsa: Maracas
Carriacou: Boli
St. Lucia: Chak-Chak
Zimbabwe: Hosho
Other rattles we have encountered:
The islands of Polynesia are assembled in a triangle—Hawaii is at the top of the triangle.
In Polynesia, traditional music’s role is to be a decoration for oral literature.
The rhythm of traditional Hawaiian music is irregular because it is based on speech.
The tonality is narrow. Songs usually emphasis only one tonic.
Guided Floats
What is the mood of this piece?
How is the Hawaiin landscape musically personified in this piece?
Active Listening #6:Na Moku Eha; He Aloha No O Honolulu
The steel guitar is played differently than the Spanish guitar.
It is held flat on the lap. Instead of fingers, musicians use a steel bar,
which slides across the fretboard. Originally a comb was used instead.
Just the factsListening #6
Na Moku Eha; He Aloha No O Honolulu
Singing is commonly done in two parts.
The social structure is based on genealogy. It is believed that the chief is a descendant of the gods.
Many traditional songs are historical—the musicans who sing them are storytellers.
The ‘ohe hano ihu (nose flute) is associated with love songs.
Guided Notes
Name two of the four instruments being used.
How many singers are there?
Are they using vibrato, also known as ‘i’i’?
Active Listening#3:Ua Noho Wau a Kupa
The genre aloha ‘aina celebrates “love of the land” and Hawaiian culture.
When men sing in a high voice range it is called falsetto.
Just the factsListening #3
Ua Noho Wau a Kupa
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