Guitar style, open tunings, and stringband music in Papua New Guinea

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    Abstract

    Acoustic guitar an 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 and example of musical adaptation to societal change through the development of relevant, vernacular styles.
    Original languageEnglish
    Place of PublicationBoroko, Papua New Guinea
    PublisherInstitute of Papua New Guinea Studies
    ISBN (Print)9980680482
    Publication statusPublished - 2005

    Publication series

    NameApwitihire : studies in Papua New Guinea musics
    PublisherInstitute of Papua New Guinea Studies

    Keywords

    • Popular music--Papua New Guinea
    • Guitar music--Papua New Guinea
    • Stringed instruments--Papua New Guinea
    • Music--Social aspects--Papua New Guinea
    • Papua New Guinea--Social life and customs

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