112 pages; 8vo (9.75") 25 cm; Tall brown softcover, 112 pages, glossary, 3 color photos on front, over 200 b/w drawings and diagrams showing traditional actions and movements in exacting detail, 26 songs with tunes and transliterated Maori lyrics, each keyed to illustrations. The Maori are the native peoples of New Zealand and they have a rich tradition of dancing and singing. ; Copyright 1960. This is 2nd edition, revised and enlarged, 1966, 2nd printing, 1973. Blurb: 'New revised edition with enlarged text and notes for teachers and learners.' ; Very light edgewear. Spine faded but readable. Three pages have underlining or margin marks otherwise interior clean. Binding tight and square. Scarce.
Title: Maori Action Songs : Words and Music, Actions and Instructions
Edition: Second Edition; Second Printing
ISBN Number: 0589007777
ISBN-13: 9780589007775
Location Published: A. H. & A. W. Reed: 1973
Binding: Softcover
Book Condition: Very Good
Item: 0.80 lbs
Categories: Music
Seller ID: 21148
Keywords: ethnomusicology, folk songs, maori, new zealand history, songbooks
