. Bulletin. Ethnology. 38 BUREAU OF AMERICAN ETHNOLOGY [bull. 93 Analysis.âAll the tones of the octave except the sixth and seventh occur in this song, which has a compass of 11 tones and is melodic in structure. It begins on next to the highest tone of the compass and ends on the lowest, which is the keynote. The rhythm is ener- getic and the phrases with continuously descending trend are some- what unusual. The change in the tempo of the drum has been described in connection with other songs of this group. In the next song we have an expression of the belief that a bear derives his "med
. Bulletin. Ethnology. 38 BUREAU OF AMERICAN ETHNOLOGY [bull. 93 Analysis.âAll the tones of the octave except the sixth and seventh occur in this song, which has a compass of 11 tones and is melodic in structure. It begins on next to the highest tone of the compass and ends on the lowest, which is the keynote. The rhythm is ener- getic and the phrases with continuously descending trend are some- what unusual. The change in the tempo of the drum has been described in connection with other songs of this group. In the next song we have an expression of the belief that a bear derives his "medicine power" from the sun and that the center of that power is in his palms. He stands facing the dawn in order that the first rays of the sun may strike his paws, upheld for the purpose. In this manner he renews his power from the sun, (Cf. Song 16.) An old man named Lata'piii, long ago, fell asleep, and when he awoke he saw a strange sight. The sun was rising and a bear was pointing at the sunrise. The old man made this song about his vision and whenever he saw the sunrise he sang the song. Ever since that time the song has been used in the Bear dance. No. 12. "The Bear is Pointing at the Sun" (Catalogue No. 1119) Recorded by Wicita Blain Voice J = 76 Drum J r 132 Changing to J = 76 Drum-rhythm similar to No. 2 a) (1) I -A. -^ -»â wSV -A- Ha ti w'a-ka i ra ri-ki e e ra wa i-ta-wi e' (2). we ra sa-ku ra kO - ruks he-ru te a ri - ki feu'. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Smithsonian Institution. Bureau of American Ethnology. Washington : G. P. O.
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