Bibliograph

A cry from the earth, music of the North American Indians, by John Bierhorst

Type

Label

A cry from the earth, music of the North American Indians, by John Bierhorst

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Bibliography: page 103

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

A cry from the earth

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

4494624

Responsibility statement

by John Bierhorst

Sub title

music of the North American Indians

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

Table Of Contents

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

Target audience

juvenile

Classification