"The Way of the Yoik - The fundamentals"

Name: "The Way of the Yoik - The fundamentals"
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The fundamentals about the Sami people and the yoik.

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Created byElin Kaaven

Last updated 11/2022

English

What you'll learn

Know what and where Sápmi is.
Know a bit about the history of Sami people.
Understand what yoik is.
Understand how yoik is used, and the significance of it.

Course content

1 section • 7 lectures • 39m total length

What and where is Sápmi - Part 1.8:12
Ready to start?
Welcome to your fist video!
Before we start to dig into the practice of yoik it is crucial to know a little bit about the origin of it.
In this video we give you the basics of who the Sami people are and where we live.
The info in this video will help with understanding of Sami culture, history and origin of yoik.
Enjoy!
What and where is Sápmi - Part 2.12:38
Did you like that "What and where is Sápmi - part 1" video and want to know more?
"What and where is Sápmi - part 2" video is where Jungle Svonni talks more about our land Sápmi, our history and reindeer herding.
Facts about yoik.5:21
Now let's get started on the facts about yoik.
This video will give you an introduction on how the yoiks are used traditionally.
Enjoy!
Categories of yoik.4:08
This video will help you categorize the yoiks.
Yes, you can yoik anything, but this is a way to organize them so you can more easily analyze them and understand them.

And get excited! Soon its time for your exercise where you get to listen to all the yoiks you want in the world!
Enjoy!

P.S If you want to know a bit more facts about yoik, and for example read about flirt yoiks and yoik in shamanism this post on our blog is the way to go!

Here it is: https://beneathnorthernlights.com/joik-the-oldest-vocal-tradition-in-europe/.
Components of yoik.3:04
Now that you are back:
Let's continue with the three components of yoik:
The melody, the syllables and the lyrics.
And that's that, more or less!

And get excited! Next up you get to listen to all the yoiks you want.

In the pdf files here you can find the syllables written in English version and in a Norwegian version.
It is difficult to write the exact sound of the syllables from the different areas, because the sound of the syllables vary a lot depending on what area you are from, individual expression, and what is being yoiked.

This map of the syllables shows roughly what syllables are used where.
Listen to yoik1:14
Extra: Who can yoik?5:21
This video is from our vourse "The Way of the yoik" (www.yoik.online), where you will learn a few traditional yoiks. We wanted to include this video as it talks about who can yoik. Alot of non-Sami people want to yoik, and we can tell you how to do that with respect for the Sami people.

Requirements

No prior knowledge is required.

Description

The Sami people (formerly also called lapps), are the indigenous people in Scandinavia and Russia.

And the "yoik" is the Sami way of "singing" - one of the oldest vocal techniques in Europe.

Do you find the indigenous power of yoik fascinating?

This course will give you understanding of what yoik is and who the Sami people are.

This course is for anyone with interest in native ways.

This course contains of these topics.

What and where is Sápmi - part 1 - Understanding of Sami culture, history and origin of yoik.
What and where is Sápmi - part 2 - Jungle talks more about our land Sápmi, our history and reindeer herding.
Facts about yoik - An introduction on how the yoiks are used traditionally.
Categories of yoiks - It is possible to yoik anything, but this is a way to organize them so you can more easily analyze them and understand them.
Components of yoik - The melody, the syllables and the lyrics.
Listen to yoik - You get to listen to all the yoiks you want! Start with our youtube playlist.

Next time you hear a yoik on the radio, TV, Internet or live, you will have the fundamentals to be able to understand yoiks and the sami people better.

We hope you enjoy!

Dearvvuođat / regards

Elin Kåven and Jungle Svonni

Note: This course is the first part of a bigger course, a course that also includes the practice of yoik.

Who this course is for:

Anyone who want to learn more about who the Sami people are and what yoik is.
Sami people who have not learned much about the traditions.
People who have just discovered that they have a Sami heritage.
Non-Samis interested in learning about indigenous cultures.