Hula Implements
Dec 29, 2017 17:13:40 GMT -5
Post by mom2four on Dec 29, 2017 17:13:40 GMT -5
This accessory set was released in 2017.
Nanea and her sister, Mary Lou, bring these items when they go to hula class at Tutu’s. The set includes: A lauhala bag made of faux hala tree leaves, to carry the implements, An ipu gourd used as a drum, Items tapped together for rhythm during the dance: two kala'au sticks, two faux-bamboo pu'ili sticks, and two 'ili 'ili river stones, 2 sheets of music, A beautiful ukulele, a small guitar-like string instrument from Hawaii.
Nanea's Hula Implements, overall, is a nice value for the price and pretty accurate. I give it a B+. Nanea can hold all of her implements, except for the ukulele. More on that later. Here's is what's included:
1. Lauhala bag made of faux hala leaves that look and feel realistic and not plasticy. The bag is also finished inside with hala leaves. Nanea can hold it quite well.
2. Ipu gourd used as a drum, with an opening on one end and a rope for wearing it.
3. Brown kala'au sticks, faux-bamboo pu'ili sticks, and 'ili 'ili river stones. The kala'au sticks and river stones have plastic rings that snap on Nanea's fingers so that she can hold them very close to the proper way. The pu'ili sticks have a longer pliable plastic strap so that they fit over all of her fingers.
4. Two sheets of music for Aloha Oe. A nice touch is that the lyrics are repeated in Hawaiian on the second page.
5. A plastic ukulele that plays Aloha Oe and another song. The tuning pegs actually turn--a nice touch of realism! I have two issues with the ukulele. The main problem is that even though there is a pliable strip to help Nanea hold it, she really can't. It doesn't stay attached for long. Even if she could hold it, no one would really carry it that way. She definitely can't hold it the way it should when playing (but that's because she doesn't have articulated arms). My second gripe is that the ukulele is a pineapple-shaped one instead of the more traditional shape. It's a minor annoyance for me--it strikes me as a bit touristy. I haven't read Nanea's book yet, so there may be a good story behind why she has a pineapple ukulele.
Nanea and her sister, Mary Lou, bring these items when they go to hula class at Tutu’s. The set includes: A lauhala bag made of faux hala tree leaves, to carry the implements, An ipu gourd used as a drum, Items tapped together for rhythm during the dance: two kala'au sticks, two faux-bamboo pu'ili sticks, and two 'ili 'ili river stones, 2 sheets of music, A beautiful ukulele, a small guitar-like string instrument from Hawaii.
Nanea's Hula Implements, overall, is a nice value for the price and pretty accurate. I give it a B+. Nanea can hold all of her implements, except for the ukulele. More on that later. Here's is what's included:
1. Lauhala bag made of faux hala leaves that look and feel realistic and not plasticy. The bag is also finished inside with hala leaves. Nanea can hold it quite well.
2. Ipu gourd used as a drum, with an opening on one end and a rope for wearing it.
3. Brown kala'au sticks, faux-bamboo pu'ili sticks, and 'ili 'ili river stones. The kala'au sticks and river stones have plastic rings that snap on Nanea's fingers so that she can hold them very close to the proper way. The pu'ili sticks have a longer pliable plastic strap so that they fit over all of her fingers.
4. Two sheets of music for Aloha Oe. A nice touch is that the lyrics are repeated in Hawaiian on the second page.
5. A plastic ukulele that plays Aloha Oe and another song. The tuning pegs actually turn--a nice touch of realism! I have two issues with the ukulele. The main problem is that even though there is a pliable strip to help Nanea hold it, she really can't. It doesn't stay attached for long. Even if she could hold it, no one would really carry it that way. She definitely can't hold it the way it should when playing (but that's because she doesn't have articulated arms). My second gripe is that the ukulele is a pineapple-shaped one instead of the more traditional shape. It's a minor annoyance for me--it strikes me as a bit touristy. I haven't read Nanea's book yet, so there may be a good story behind why she has a pineapple ukulele.
