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Thp first half of this song is based on the triad C-E flat-G. This part 

 includes the repetitions of the rhythmic unit. The latter part con- 

 tains only the tones of the minor third G-B flat, and the song is con- 

 sidered to be in the key of G minor though the filth of that key does 

 not appear. The rhythmic unit of this song is longer than that of 

 many of the songs and is interesting. The rhythm of the latter part 

 of the song is somewhat similar but does not duphcate any of the 

 count-divisions of the miit. The song begms and ends on the same 

 tone, a peculiarity occurring in only 11 Chippewa songs (see Bull. 53, 

 p. 222). The followmg other songs in the present series have this 

 structure: Nos. 97, 99, 207, 212, 220, 221, 234, 238. Five renditions 

 of this song were recorded. There was no break between the first 

 and second rendition, but a short pause was made between the others. 

 A remedy used by Eagle Shield for those sufFermg from loss of appe- 

 tite was called loce'pi sni pezi'huta. The plant was said to grow ' 'near 

 creeks and in gravel." The root only was used. This herb was 

 identified as Astragalus carolinianus L. (loco weed). The following 

 song was simg in connection with its use. In a short speech before 

 singing the song Eagle Shield said that it was the song of a bear. 



