| Hawaiian music often tell a story. You almost | | | | instruments help create the distinct Hawaiian |
| never hear of great Hawaiian music without it | | | | sound. There are many different kinds of guitars |
| being joined by the traditional dance of Hawaiia, | | | | that can be combined to make the perfect |
| the Hula dance. The Hula dance was originally a | | | | musical vibe, like the steel guitar and the slack |
| religious dance created to tell a history of the | | | | key guitar.Hawaiian music is so profound that its |
| islands. Each motion in hula dancing is unique, and | | | | influence has expanded to even mainland |
| like sign language, has a meaning. The movement | | | | American, good 'ol Rock and Roll. Elvis Presley, in |
| and positioning of the hands can express different | | | | fact, loved the Hawaiian style of music and |
| things, like water, plants, animals, or things like war | | | | incorporated it into many of his songs. In 1961, |
| and love.One of the most important instruments | | | | the rock legend released an album entitled Blue |
| prevelant in Hawaiian bands is the ukele. The ukele | | | | Hawaii, which shone a brilliant light on the romantic |
| is a string instrument similar to a guitar, but it is | | | | Hawaiian culture with songs like "Aloha-Oe," |
| much smaller in size. There have been many | | | | "Ku-u-i-po," and "Island of Love."Mrs. Party... Gail |
| musicians that have been monumental in the | | | | Leino is the internet's leading authority on selecting |
| genre of Hawaiian music. Ernest Kaai, Bradda IZ | | | | the best possible party supplies, using proper |
| Kamakawiwo'ole, and, more recently, Jake | | | | etiquette and manners while also teaching |
| Shimabukuro, are just a few of the greatest | | | | organizational skills and fun facts. Luau Party |
| ukele players to make their names in Hawaiian | | | | Supplies, decorations, favors, paper goods, |
| music. All began playing the ukele at a young age | | | | centerpieces and scene setters. Plus, free party |
| and have made their mark on the genre for | | | | games, printable activities, coloring |
| centuries to come. Beside the ukele, other string | | | | pages, word find to help complete your event. |