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CHIPPEWA MUSIC 



No. 124 

 Sung by Ga'gandac' 



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This song is said to have been used about forty-five years ago by 

 Chippewa who were trying to incite the tribe to an attack on the white 

 settlers. The attempt was unsuccessful and it is the pride of the 

 Chippewa that they have never been at war with the white men. 



Analysis. — The chief interest of this song lies in the rhythm, the 

 general effect of which is martial and inspiring; yet the measure- 

 lengths are very uneven, producing a rhythm which is fascinating in 

 its irregularit3^ This is an instance of a special rhythm used for a 

 special purpose. The object of the song was to control the will and 

 influence men to act against their wishes and judgment. In view of 

 this fact the peculiar rhythm of this song is worthy of attention. 

 The tempo is very rapid, adding to the effect of the rhythm. Further 

 consideration of rhythm of this character is given in the chapter on 

 MJde' Songs. 



No. 125 (Catalogue no. 215) 



Sung by Ga^gandac' 



Analysis. — This song is said to have been learned from the Sioux. 

 Its harmonic structure is interesting. The song is in the key of 

 D flat, the melody showing the octave complete except the seventh. 

 The song is in two ])arts, each of which ojiens with the chord of the 

 relative minor. This passes to the tonic major chord by the change 



