The longest instrument made from the bottom to the top part of the culm. The longest pipe is approximately 62 inches produces the lowest sound, next measures 42 inches, and 24 inches respectively. The thickness is ranging from 7-8 mm and the wall diameter is around 76 mm. This instrument serves as the bass instrument in the ensemble struck by rubber slippers.
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Science in a creative industry.
The DOST-FPRDI has a Bamboo Musical Instruments Innovation R&D program aimed at improving the quality of locally-made bamboo musical instruments (BMIs) through science and innovative technologies. The program seeks to standardize the production of selected BMIs, develop prototype designs, analyze raw material sources and existing markets, and build a BMI processing facility. In addition, the program aims to document the ethnocultural story behind several BMIs and identify the bamboo species used in BMI production to promote public awareness and appreciation of the cultural importance of these musical instruments. The program is a collaboration with the University of the Philippines and Philippine Normal University for teaching modules and analyzing sound quality and standardization of BMI design. The DOST Grants-in-Aid program provides funding.
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