Where to find the song:

For copyright and licensing reasons, I

couldn’t include an mp3 file of the song
“Hana Kupono” in this product. The song
is originally from in the book “Global
Grooves” by Will Schmid. The track is
available for free on Spotify, as well as
on the CD of John Jacobson’s “Music
Express Magazine” Vol. 14 No. 4
 Hana Kupono Pu’ili Sticks Routine
Song by Will Schmid and Maron Oom

Substitute rhythm sticks if needed. Start in horizontal lines next to a

partner, all facing forward.

Measures 1-4: (Introduction)

• Stand in place and prepare to move. Internalize the beat.

Measures 5-8: (A Section)

• In measure 5, step to the right with one foot on each beat while
crossing sticks over each other on beats 1-3, alternating wrists.
Then place sticks on shoulders on beat 4 of each measure.
• Repeat 3 times alternating left, right, and left again.

Measures 9-12: (B Section) “Partners”

• In measure 9, facing a partner, cross your own sticks on beat 1,
then cross your right stick with your partner’s right stick on beat
two. On beat 3 cross your own sticks, then cross your left stick
with your partners left stick on beat 4.
• Repeat for 3 more measures.

Measures 13-16: (C Section)

• In measure 13, step backward on beats 1-3 while crossing sticks
over each other, alternating wrists. Stop on beat 4 and place
sticks on shoulders.
• Repeat for 3 more measures, alternating going forward,
backward, then forward again.

Measures 17-20: Repeat A Section

Measures 21-24: Repeat B Section

Measures 25-28: (D Section) “Fast Corners”
• In measure 25, bending down toward your right foot, on beats
1-3 cross sticks on quick eighth notes, alternating wrists. On
beat 4 bring sticks to shoulder.
• Repeat for 3 more measures, alternating on your left side, right
side, then left side again.

Measures 29-32: Repeat B Section

Measures 33-36: Repeat D Section

Measures 37-40: Repeat C Section

Measures 41-44: Repeat A Section

Measures 45-48: Repeat B Section

Measures 49-52: Repeat A Section

Measures 53-54: Half of C Section (Only two measures: backward,

then forward.)

Measure 55: (Coda)

• Stand in place facing forward with feet shoulder width apart.
Arms do the same movements of A and C sections. (Only 1
measure.)

Measure 56: (Final Move)

• On beat one, put arms down so sticks are at your sides.