Guitar Style, Open Tunings, And Stringband Music In Papua New Guinea by Denis Crowdy

Acoustic guitar and ukulele-based ensembles, known as stringbands, developed in Papua New Guinea in the second half of the twentieth century. A variety of regional stringband styles are evident, differentiated through language, singing style, ensemble texture, and rhythm. This book examines some unique stringband guitar styles, exploring different open tunings, playing styles, and how these contribute to regional style differentiation. The study offers an insight into the innovative use of introduced instruments, overseas popular music forms, and provides an exampel of musical adaptation to societal change through the development of relevant, vernacular styles.

Publisher:	Institute of Papua New Guinea Studies
Year:	2005
Binding:	Paperback
ISBN:	9789980680488
Condition:	Very Good

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SKU: 1603049
Location: Pacific