A cry from the earth : music of the North American Indians

Book

A cry from the earth : music of the North American Indians / by John Bierhorst.

Summary:

An overview of Indian music and dance which includes a discussion of their instruments, the structure of their music, and the uses of music in Indian life.

Record details

ISBN: 0590075330
ISBN: 9780590075336
Physical Description: viii, 113 pages : illustrations, music ; 19 x 26 cm
Publisher: New York : Four Winds Press, �1979.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:: Includes bibliographical references (page 103) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:: A Different Kind of Music: How Songs are Made / Speech Rhythm and Body Rhythm / Singing in the Throat / A Cry from the Earth -- From Out of the Fire: Eskimo Music / Music of the Northwest Coast / The Yuman Style / Navajo Music / Songs of the Great Basin / The Plains Style / Pueblo Music / Music of the Eastern Woodlands -- Propping Up the Songs: Drums / The Art of Drumming / Rattles / Flutes and Whistles / Horns / Stringed Instruments / The Human Voice as an Instrument -- Songs for the Very Young: Beetles Go Riding / Simple Lullabies / Cradle Songs / Laughing Songs -- Storytelling: The Giant and the Elf -- Prayers and Magic: For Personal Success / For Good Hunting / For Healing / To Control the Weather / To Win the Game -- Dances: Animal Dances / Dances of Appreciation / Masked Dances / Pleasure Dances -- War Songs: Starting on the Warpath / Farewell to the Warriors / Remembering Brave Deeds -- Flute Lure: Love Signals / Love Magic / Women's Love Songs -- Songs for the Dead: In the East / In the Far West -- Singing for a New Life: The Ghost Dance / The Peyote Religion.