Ukuleles, Hawaiian for “jumping flea”, were first built in Hawaii by three Madeiran immigrants: Augusto Dias, Manuel Nunes, and Jose do Espirito Santo in 1879. The ukuleles are in the guitar family, and are a combination of two Portuguese instruments, the machetes and rajãoes, that the trio were building. The number of strings on the instrument is taken from the machete while the tuning comes from the first four strings of the rajãoes. Ukuleles became popular in Hawaii after gaining the favor of Hawaiian royalty and later it would be common to see these accompany hula dances. In the early 1900s, ukuleles gained popularity in the rest of the states through a number of key performances and plays such as Bird of Paradise that introduced them to
During this time period the child tends to have a lot of energy so they star to jump around and run, and they also discover new things they can do such as standing on one leg and hopping. From the ages 2-3 they also start t develop the thought of picking up a pencil and doodling. From the ages between the ages of 3-5 they develop the abilities of movement and balance which they learn how to throw and catch a ball and often start to ride a bike/tricycle.
There are many places that would benefit Pulaski, but one that would bring in people and money is a skeet/trap club. First, skeet/trap shooting is a super fun sport. It is a way to enjoy time in the outdoors with family and friends. It is also amusing to have competitions with friends and family. Also, it would be a great way to have Pulaski earn money. If a company would open it would be making money. The reason people would come is a lot of people hunt in Pulaski and skeet/trap shooting in very good practice. Finally, there could be competition shooting. The company could have leagues for each age groups and have competition shooting for trophies. They also could send some of the best shooters all over Wisconsin for skeet/trap tournament.
In 1500 C.E., the Inca Empire was the biggest, wealthiest civilization in Mesoamerica. They ruled over a diverse area of mountains and rainforest, some 2,500 miles in length. It is also one of the more well known civilizations. But did you know that there was a civilization considered a predecessor to the Inca? That civilization is Tiwanaku. The tiwanaku Empire started around 300 BCE and ended in 1000 CE. They were located near the west border of Bolivia. The artifacts that they had were pillars and stone structures where they think they had ceremonies. They also had small temples and altars.
Resembling many of the other cultures that we have been learning about and discussing during the course of the semester, the Cherokee have stories explaining the formation of the universe, have a creator, a trickster, and a collection of various other interesting myths. The mythology of a culture results in oneness within the community and a sense of homogeneity that is difficult to achieve by any other means. The agriculture of the Cherokee requires cooperation between the members of the community and rejects being selfish and only looking out for the wellbeing of oneself or one family member.
Although the exact origin of the bassoon is unknown (JSTOR 7-14), we do know that the earliest versions of the bassoon appeared in Italy, around the 15th century. The earliest form of the bassoon was a wooden instrument, folded in half (to reduce the vertical size of the instrument). There were many bassoon-like instruments in the late 14th/early 15th century (JSTOR 48). One example could be the low-register shawm. This instrument was a larger version of a late 14th century oboe. Even though the low-register shawm was folded, it was still more like an oboe than it was a bassoon. However, the dulcian had the most bassoon-like qualities. It was a one piece instrument, with a folded bore and a metal bocal. Like the bassoon, the dulcian had six
“The old man, who had been yelping and jumping sideways at every blow, spinning and cowering, finally threw himself to the ground, whining piteously, and Mandras suddenly knew he could be a god” (Captain Corelli’s Mandolin 192). In the story Captain Corelli’s Mandolin, Mandras was forced to beat and kill an old man that was accused of being a theft and disobedient. From reading stories such as Captain Corelli’s Mandolin, I learned about the brutality people faced during the time of World War two.
Six is the number printed on the back of my high school soccer jersey. Six is the number of people who live in my home. And six hours is the time difference that separates my dad and me. My whole life has been divided between two continents. From birth to age fourteen I lived in Milan raised in a traditional Italian home. Freshman year my life was split apart when my brother, mother and me moved to New Jersey and left my father and our childhood home in Italy. I moved to America freshman year to be able to go to college and to make a life for myself that wasn’t possible in Italy.
The people of Hawai’i have enjoyed a longtime tradition of producing distinctive and beautiful music. In fact, this is often one of the major attractions when travelers visit Oahu or any of the Hawai’ian Islands. The music of this magnificent land has been shaped by various cultures and ethnic groups, from Polynesians to Europeans. No matter what kind of music you might listen to when you visit, you can be sure that it will be unique and wonderful to hear.
Folk music was shaped and influenced by segregation during the Great Depression between blacks and whites, which led to divergent forms of African-American folk music in isolated towns where black music could evolve from its African origins. Even before the Great Depression, earlier African American music styles have influenced the folk music of southern Appalachia. The banjo is one of the most important musical instruments playing in Appalachia folk music, and it is a little known fact that this instrument was introduced by African Americans, as well as African work songs and chants to this region.1 This paper will address how segregation between blacks and whites have influenced folk music, if at all, and if racial tensions
Mayan and Egyptian civilizations had much in common but also many things differ in their cultures. The Mayan began to evolve around 1200 B.C. to 400 B.C. while the Egyptian civilization began unknowingly but it’s kingdom at one point split but reunited in 3000 B.C. The two civilizations lived in locations which were similar but different, the Mayas came from South America and Egyptians from the area of the Nile. The social structures of these civilizations gave a great advancement in astronomy, mathematics, architecture and writing, all which these civilizations were advanced and also excelled in. Both civilizations of the Maya and Egyptian were know as powerful empires in their time but their set on social structure is what led to smart thinking and conquering.
Ukuleles, what makes them so special? Why devote an entire paper to them? Obvious questions for everyone who are not familiar with the instrument, however those who know they instrument as well as someone who plays them know they have a vibrant history, are perfect for entertaining and creating, and more so than the average stringed instrument like the more popular big brother, the acoustic guitar, are warmly unique.
As an eighth grader in the United States of America, I have grown up with an African American president for more than half of my life, and, therefore, the most diverse administration in U.S history. As an eighth grader in New York City, I have grown up in an environment where almost 70% is composed of people of color, making this city amongst the ten most racially diverse in the world. Correspondingly, the world in my eyes is far more different than that represented in To Kill a Mockingbird. In over 80 years of American history (1930s-2017) we have faced immense racial and social progress; The Civil Rights Act of 1964 outlawed public segregation and employment discrimination and four laws have since been added to prevent discrimination. In the text, this improvement was not present. During the trial, white people sat on the first floor and black people sat on the balcony; Jem and Scout are brought to an all-colored church
Appalachian music is music that has influenced many mainstream type that are around today. This music is not easily explained by playing a song and being able to identify the music. After reading about Appalachian music I have come to think of it as a Copper pot of music. This is in a similar way to the United States as the Copper pot of ethic people from around the world. To be able to understand this it is best to start from the known beginning roots and to understand who sings this music, why, and where it originated.
Some believe that about 30,000 to 60,000 years ago, music was first discovered. The love of a song back then could only be heard live or if you learned to play it yourself. Since then, there have been many inventions for you to listen to your favorite genres, songs, and artists anytime you like.
The character Angel once said, "if nothing we do matters, then all that matters is what we do." This mentality has driven me to do what I can to help others, adhere to my ideals, and continually improve myself.