Play Some Pu’ili (Post in Tiny Tapping Toes)Į-books, CD’s and more Musical Fun from DARIA’s TeachersPayTeachers StoreĪ shekere (or sekere) is a beautiful and unique instrument originating in West Africa that appears in various shapes, sizes and forms throughout the continent of Africa. Playing River Rocks As An Instrument – Hawaiian `ili`ile (Post in Making Multicultural Music)
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How To Make Hawaiian Musical Instruments Widess Make Your Own Hawaiian Instruments Book – New Or Used on On Amazon Pahu hula – large standing drum from a coconut palm Ka – beater for coconut drum made from ti leaves Papa Hehi – footboard or treadle board (stepped upon to play)īell Stone – large stone which resonates like a bell when struck Ili’ile – river rocks used by dancers as percussion ‘Ohe ka’eke’eke – stamping tubes made from bamboo Pu’ili Split – bamboo rods split at one end and struck together Ipu heke ‘ole and Ipu heke – (single and double) gourd percussion What are the instruments detailed in the book? Take a look at the names plus brief descriptions below and hopefully it will make you curious enough to delve deeper into traditional Hawaiian Culture. Although the book is set up as a series of tutorials, the information is so good and so beautifully photographed that it serves as an exceptional introduction into the world of Hawaiian music. The book has detailed explanations of each instrument, historical background and many photos of the instruments being used by traditional players.
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And so many of the instruments are truly unusual – such as a knee-pad drum covered with the skin of a unicorn fish, gourd nose flutes, coconut bullroarers and even pairs of smooth river rocks used in a manner similar to castanets.įor a wonderful exploration of the percussion instruments used in Hawaiian music, check out the book : How To Make Hawaiian Musical Instruments, by Jim Widess. Although some of the instruments and traditions share roots in Polynesian culture, the islands of Hawaii have developed musical traditions and instruments that are deeply distinctive and singularly beautiful. If you’ve ever seen authentic traditional music or dance from Hawaii, you’ve probably been struck by its beauty, grace and uniqueness.
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