Includes piano music and ukulele chords for almost 100 songs including such titles as the hilo song, you and i, how about me, fose of nuuanu, flower in bloom, and dozens more. Kings book of hawaiian melodies 1948 edition illustrated 196 pages uke guitar. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your first box. The songs were drawn from his songwriting oeuvre, so they had been published in his book of hawaiian melodies the blue book.
Kings book of hawaiian melodies chas e king rare 1948. Amy kuuleialoha stillman, a faculty member at the university of michigan and a respected scholar in the field, lovingly describes this volume as one of the bibles of hawaiian music, frequently found in piano benches across the islands. The spine labels for these books will begin with the prefix hawpac before the call numbers. Originally published in 1921, this new version contains 100 tunes that breathe of the atmosphere of the land and also reveal the nature of its delightful people. King, hawaii, made by john worley and company, united states of america, 19341942 physical description song book of hawaiian tunes with chord diagrams for ukulele 196 pages. This hawaiian language algebra book published in 1843 is apart of the university of california libraries rare books collection. Akahi hoi tis for thee alone aloha no au i ko maka i love your eyes aloha oe farewell to thee aloha oe e kuu lei beloved one of mine beautiful kahana eleu, mikimiki step lively halona hawaii where the sunshine smiles hawaii ponoi hawaiian national anthem he nohea oe i kuu. Books mus 177 introduction to hawaiian music library. Kings book of hawaiian melodies san jose public library. Kings book of hawaiian melodies was first published in 1920, and reprinted many times.
This book is rich with the melodies of what hawaii was, hopefully, his music will remain alive for all to appreciate. Kings book of hawaiian melodies musical score, 1928. King s book of hawaiian melodies 19161948 the blue book table of contents. Contains examples of olis or chants of the ancient days, simple melodies that show the influence of the first foreigners, and songs of a later. No other book is as rich with the original melodies of hawaii. Kings book of hawaiian songs 19421952 the green book table of contents. Kings book of hawaiian melodies illustrated souvenir edition. Songs in alphabetical order k1 kings book of hawaiian melodies, the blue book charles e.
Kings book of hawaiian melodies in searchworks catalog. Mar 21, 2014 king s book of hawaiian melodies music book, black and white photos throughout the book. Check availability at uh system libraries or other availability allan no. Jun 16, 2008 this weeks qmr book of the week, king s songs of hawaii, was published subsequent to king s book of hawaiian melodies. Understanding solfege for hawaiian songs tuning your instruments. Moku o keawe was a high chief of the island of hawai. Na lei o hawaii huapala hawaiian music and hula archives. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Your book is the first of two printings of that particular collection. He conducted the royal hawaiian band for three years and wrote the only hawaiianlanguage opera, prince of hawaii. Check your local librarys website for more information about closures. Several of the folksongs in this book have been included for the sake of. King, kings book of hawaiian melodies, 35 king credits j.
An extensive collection of the best traditional hawaiian music. Hawaiian and english words includes tablature for ukulele and guitar addeddate 20181024 19. Kings book of hawaiian melodies kings book of hawaiian melodies charles e. This book exists in many reprints and also available as a download from various websites. King s book of hawaiian melodies by king, charles e. His music remains in the hearts of hawaiians as well as those who respect history. Black and white photographs throughout, some foxing to front and rear pages, has small tear to front page and crease to back page. Composer song of the islands na lei o hawaii, author, legislator and educator, educated in public schools and at the oswego state normal school. Kings book of hawaiian melodies sheet music january 1, 1945 by charles edward king author. Traditional hawaiian music collection with sheet music, chords for ukulelediagrams and guitarletter notation etc, pdf for printing, page. He mele aloha 2003 b c e f g lena machado 2005 table of contents.
Kings book of hawaiian melodies kings book of hawaiian melodies. A companion to kings book of hawaiian melodies charles edward king on. Kings songs of hawaii music book by charles edward king, 1950. Original price and prior owners ink stamp on front cover and index, otherwise. Kings book of hawaiian melodies in hawaiian and english. This weeks qmr book of the week, kings songs of hawaii, was published subsequent to kings book of hawaiian melodies. King, and the book you have is a collection of the songs he used in the production. Media in category kings book of hawaiian melodies the following 4 files are in this category, out of 4 total.
Kings book of hawaiian melodies sheet music import, 1945. Stanford libraries official online search tool for books, media, journals, databases, government documents and more. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. King s book of hawaiian melodies songbook unknown binding 1948. Kings book of hawaiian melodies is a must have in standard hawaiian music. Choral music, sheet music, and stock music you may request a title in person at the california room. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Books indexed the following published sources were indexed.
Song of the islands, as sung in the woods of hawaii. He was a leader in musical education in hawaii and an authority on hawaiian songs, and taught in the kamahemeha schools and in public schools. King describes mi nei as an interpretative mele, and he indicates two points in the text where the hula dancer sings the song. Kings book of hawaiian melodies musical score, 1930. Kings book of hawaiian melodies illustrated souvenir.
Published songbooks gl hawaiian music for listening. Any white spots in the pictures that have not been mentioned are more than likely glare from the camera flash, but if you have any doubts, please dont hesitate to ask. Kings book of hawaiian melodies elderly instruments. Apr 29, 2020 mus 177 introduction to hawaiian music books search this guide search. This music book contains 196 pages of songs that breathe of the atmosphere of the land and also reveal the nature of its delightful people. Books mus 177 introduction to hawaiian music library at. Song book, kings book of hawaiian melodies, paper, designed by charles e. See all 4 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. King s book of hawaiian melodies was first published in 1920, and reprinted many times.
Kings songs of hawaii a companion to kings book of hawaiian melodies. See all 5 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Each edition is known by its cover mine is the blue book. Kings book of hawaiian melodies sheet music january 1, 1945 by charles edward king author 5. Many of these books are nearly 50 years old and very rare.
Kings book of hawaiian melodies king s book of hawaiian melodies charles e. Songs in alphabetical order k1 king s book of hawaiian melodies, the blue book charles e. Hawaiian melodies reference collection charles e king one. He did compose several songs which nearly fit kanaheles definition of hapa haole music. Kings songs of hawaii a companion to kings book of. An illustration of a computer application window wayback machine an illustration of an open book. Kings book of hawaiian melodies 19161948 the blue book table of contents.
Use the source information to locate the correct issue of the magazine in the ready reference collection on the 2nd floor of the king library. Aug 21, 2011 your book is the first of two printings of that particular collection. Johnny nobles book of famous hawaiian melodies 1935 music lyrics 32 songs surf. He conducted the royal hawaiian band for three years and wrote the only hawaiian language opera, prince of hawaii.
Finding aid for collections held by the american folklife center, library of congress. Kings book of hawaiian melodies sixth edition 1925 ebay. Choral music, sheet music, and stock music you may request a title in person at the california room on the 5th floor of the king library during open hours. King s book of hawaiian melodies 1948 edition illustrated 196 pages uke guitar. An extensive collection 89 pieces of the best traditional hawaiian music. Kings book of hawaiian melodies is an example of an unexpected treasure lurking in our stacks. Allegheny county public libraries are closed to the public, but the digital library is open. King believed that hawaiian songs should be written with hawaiian lyrics, feature hawaiian themes, and express nahenahe the soft, gentle essence of hawaii. Adapted for piano with ukulele arrangement by may singhi breen. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search.
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