Best Hawaiian Melodies - lyrics, chords & scores
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An extensive collection (89 pieces) of the best traditional Hawaiian music; complete sheet music with chords for ukulele(diagrams) or guitar(letter notation) etc, includes downloadable PDF for printing, by Charles E. King.
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A PAGE OF NATIVE CHANTS OR OLI
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OUs sung to the accompaniment of native instruments
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Na Hala 0 Naue
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Note: This oli is sung in unison by the singers to the accompaniment of uliulis,
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I Aloha I Ke Ko A Ka Wai
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Note: In singing this oli, the singer takes one deep breath which must be sustained to the end of the line. The wave
over the half notes indicates that the voice must produce that wavy effect characteristic of an oli. |
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Kona Hema
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Note: The style of this oli is quite different from the preceding ones.
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Liliuokalani
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Note: This oli is sung to the accompaniment of the ipu (gourd) and sometimes the pahu (drum). Do not omit sing-
ing the grace notes. |
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Liko Pua Kukui
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Note : This mele is sung in the hula puili or the bamboo dance.
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