![]() ![]() He is the owner of The Caning Shop in Berkeley, California, and co-author of The Caner's Handbook, Making Gourd Musical Instruments, and The Complete Book of Gourd Craft. #22501 - $19.95 (softcover)Ībout the Author: Jim Widess has been providing classes in gourd crafting and basketry for more than twenty years. 81 pages containing over 450 full color step-by-step photographs. How to Make Hawaiian Musical Instruments: A Step-by-Step Guide by Jim Widess. I believe that this is a MUST-HAVE for schools that do not have immediate access to ready made instruments or those that do not have the money to purchase ready made instruments. "This book has made it possible for us to save hundreds of dollars because we can now make our own instruments for our dance classes and recitals. "Everything you need to know about making Hawaiian musical instruments.Įasy to follow pictures and informative text." - Kanaka Maoli These might make great class projects when studying Hawaii or Polynesian culture." - Virginia Allain, Retired Librarian, Poinciana, Florida The book doesn't venture into how to play most of the instruments but does give some historical detail on how they were used. Most users will need to substitute for supplies not locally available (the skin of a unicorn fish, for instance). Following the thorough instructions, one can make drums, rattles, a bamboo nose flute, and a conch shell trumpet. ![]() Other instruments are made from river pebbles, bamboo, sticks, coconuts, and the trunk of a palm tree. It shows step-by-step how to clean, cut, sand the gourd, and add a woven cord to make this instrument. ![]()
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