| Hawaiian music often tell a story. You almost never | | | | the distinct Hawaiian sound. There are many different |
| hear of great Hawaiian music without it being joined | | | | kinds of guitars that can be combined to make the |
| by the traditional dance of Hawaiia, the Hula dance. | | | | perfect musical vibe, like the steel guitar and the |
| The Hula dance was originally a religious dance | | | | slack key guitar.Hawaiian music is so profound that its |
| created to tell a history of the islands. Each motion in | | | | influence has expanded to even mainland American, |
| hula dancing is unique, and like sign language, has a | | | | good 'ol Rock and Roll. Elvis Presley, in fact, loved the |
| meaning. The movement and positioning of the hands | | | | Hawaiian style of music and incorporated it into many |
| can express different things, like water, plants, | | | | of his songs. In 1961, the rock legend released an |
| animals, or things like war and love.One of the most | | | | album entitled Blue Hawaii, which shone a brilliant light |
| important instruments prevelant in Hawaiian bands is | | | | on the romantic Hawaiian culture with songs like |
| the ukele. The ukele is a string instrument similar to a | | | | "Aloha-Oe," "Ku-u-i-po," and "Island of Love."Mrs. |
| guitar, but it is much smaller in size. There have been | | | | Party... Gail Leino is the internet's leading authority on |
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| players to make their names in Hawaiian music. All | | | | scene setters. Plus, free party games, printable |
| began playing the ukele at a young age and have | | | | activities, coloring |
| made their mark on the genre for centuries to come. | | | | pages, word find to help complete your event. |
| Beside the ukele, other string instruments help create | | | | |