Hawaiian Rhythms

seldomfed · From: Colorado

Is there a formal name for the rhythm some call 'shangalang'? The uke usually strums a constant "1 and 2 an a 3 and 4 an a"

It's often heard with up-tempo hula 'auana, like “Kananaka” for example.

anyone?

chris

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Chris Kennison
Colorado

Jeff Au Hoy · From: Honolulu, Hawai'i

Hi, I think you're referring to the beat that doesn't swing? The one that's closest to the ipu (gourd) rhythm?

If that's the case, the most common term for that around here is "double strum". I think Aunty Genoa calls it the "gallop strum". The term "Olapa strum" applies also.

Gerald Ross · From: Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA

There's a beat that doesn't swing?

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seldomfed · From: Colorado

Thanks Jeff,

- that's the one!

best,
chris

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