The American Indians and Their Music

The American Indians and Their Music is a comprehensive book written by Frances Densmore, which explores the musical traditions of various Native American tribes. The book offers a detailed account of the music, instruments, and cultural significance of Native American music. Densmore, who was a renowned ethnomusicologist, conducted extensive fieldwork and research to document the music of various tribes, including the Chippewa, Sioux, Navajo, and Apache. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the history of Native American music, the role of music in religious and social ceremonies, and the different types of instruments used in Native American music. The book also features numerous photographs, illustrations, and musical transcriptions, which provide a visual and auditory representation of the music. Overall, The American Indians and Their Music is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of Native American music.Music is closely intertwined with the life of every race. We understand the people better if we know their music, and we appreciate the music better if we understand the people themselves. A portion of this book is devoted to the history and customs of the Indians, and a portion to their music in its various phases. Partial Contents: tribes and social organization; languages; arts and crafts; ceremonies; dances; games; mounds; Indian and the White man; famous Indians; why do Indians sing? words of Indians songs; children's songs; love songs; musical and wind instruments; rattles; adaptations of Indian music. Illustrated.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.