Ipu Hula (gourd drum) | Hawai'i | The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Large gourd drums called ipu hula are unique to Hawai'i. Ipu hula are fashioned from two ipu (gourds), a smaller one forming the top and a larger one the lower portion of the instrument. The gourds are specially cultivated to obtain the desired shape.
WHAT IS AN IPU? HOW TO PLAY THE IPU & THE IPU HEKE
In this video I will explain the differences, how to play each and what types of hula each ipu goes with. I will also showcase the various sizes, tones and features of both the ipu and the...
Ipu (hula percussion instrument) | AlohaOutlet
Holding the Ipu at its neck and striking the bottom-right corner with the base of your right thumb, or tapping with your fingertips, are two ways to play the Ipu. Ipus are natural instruments made by naturally-dried gourds.
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Implements of the Hula - Kaʻahele Hawaiʻi
The ipu hula, a smaller drum made from a single gourd, is often used by the dancer. Kā‘eke‘eke, or pahūpahū, bamboo pipe drums, are fashioned by selecting an appropriate piece of bamboo, often Schizostachyum glaucifolium.
Ipu: An abundance of Hawaiian history and culture
The gourd, otherwise described as ipu, contains a holistic role within Hawaiian history and culture. Physically, the ipu can be used to carry food and water or store personal items. It can also be used to produce kani (sound) for mele (song) and hula (dance). Spiritually, the ipu has been used as a significant metaphor in procreation stories.
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Crafting an ipu heke ʻole is an intricate process that involves growing and shaping the gourds, hand pollinating the plants, and constructing trellises so they grow to produce a beautiful sound. The gourd helps hula dancers tell their story and share the sounds of the islands.
Ipu Hula | Work of Art | Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History | The ...
Large gourd drums called ipu hula are unique to Hawai'i. Ipu hula are fashioned from two ipu (gourds), a smaller one forming the top and a larger one the lower portion of the instrument. The gourds are specially cultivated to obtain the desired shape.
HULA WARMUP WITH IPU #2 - ADVANCED STEPS - YouTube
Here's a video of advanced hula basics with the ipu heke, to help you warm up & practice your hula skills.Aloha Everyone! It’s Lynn with iHula Hawaii, bringi...
Hula Instruments: The Rhythm of the Dance - Ke Ola Magazine
One of the most commonly seen instruments at hula performances, such as the Merrie Monarch Festival held every year in Hilo, is the ipu, or gourd. Kumu hula often use ipu, usually an ipu heke (double gourd) as a percussion instrument to create rhythm and sound for the chant and dancers.
Delve into the art of gourd drums in new video by Hawaiʻi …
2024年10月21日 · Hawaii National Park, HAWAI‘I – The third episode in a new video series produced, created and hosted by Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park rangers, invites viewers to delve into the art of ipu heke ʻole, the single gourd drum used in Hawaiian hula.