Northern Ute Music (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162983042)

Northern Ute Music is a book written by Frances Densmore that provides a detailed account of the music and musical traditions of the Northern Ute tribe. The book is a comprehensive study of the Ute people's music, including their songs, dances, and musical instruments. Densmore, who was an American anthropologist and ethnographer, spent several years studying the music of the Ute people, and her research is presented in this book.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Ute music. The first chapter provides an overview of the Ute people and their culture, while the subsequent chapters delve into the various musical traditions and practices of the tribe. The book includes descriptions of the different types of Ute songs, such as lullabies, love songs, and hunting songs, as well as the dances that accompany them.Northern Ute Music also includes detailed descriptions of the musical instruments used by the Ute people, such as drums, flutes, and rattles. Densmore provides information about the construction and use of each instrument, as well as the role they play in Ute music.Overall, Northern Ute Music is a fascinating and informative book that provides a unique insight into the musical traditions of the Northern Ute tribe. It is an essential read for anyone interested in Native American music and culture.Book About Ute Indians And Their Music, Includes Their History, Ceremonial Dances, Songs With The Sheet Music Notes, Pictures And Diagrams.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: Frances Densmore
ISBN-10: 1162983043
ISBN-13: 9781162983042
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 240
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.72lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.51d