Hawaii Part 2

 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

 Hawaii Test Tuesday February 25 th  RO #19 due today Announcements

 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

Pu'uhonua: The place of refuge.

Protective/sacred totems

Great Wall

Puniu

How it is played: tied to the thigh

Ipu: Gourd drum

Ipu: This drum is played on its side if it is large and on the bottom if it is small

Ukulele

ulili

 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

 games of children  funerals  honoring of chiefs and gods. The Purposes of Polynesian music

 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

Steel Guitar

 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 facts Listening #6 Na Moku Eha; He Aloha No O Honolulu

 Please answer the following Questions on your whiteboards: CFU: Whiteboards

 This is a small drum used in hula, a half coconut shell covered with a membrane. Q1

 In Polynesia, traditional music’s role is to be a decoration for what? Q2

 Why is the rhythm of traditional Hawaiian music irregular? Q3

 Name two of the purposes of Polynesian music: Q4

 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 facts Listening #3 Ua Noho Wau a Kupa

CFU: Playing the ukulele

 What is Hawaiian social structure based on?  Define aloha ‘aina:  What is an ipu?  Explain the nature of the tonality of Hawaiian music: Exit Ticket