American Primitive Music: With Special Attention To The Songs Of The Ojibways (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162976167)

American Primitive Music: With Special Attention To The Songs Of The Ojibways is a book by Frederick R. Burton that explores the music of Native American tribes, with a particular focus on the Ojibway people. The book provides a detailed analysis of the music, including its structure, rhythm, and melody. It also delves into the cultural significance of the music, examining how it was used in ceremonies and rituals. The author draws on his own experiences studying and recording Ojibway music, as well as on historical and anthropological sources. The book includes transcriptions of Ojibway songs, as well as musical notation and diagrams to help readers better understand the music. Overall, American Primitive Music is a comprehensive study of Native American music that sheds light on the rich cultural traditions of these communities.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Frederick R. Burton
ISBN-10: 1162976160
ISBN-13: 9781162976167
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 380
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.44lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.78d