| Similar to hagubhob, the halo is shorter. The longest pipe measures 48 inches or equivalent to 4 nodes of the culm. The 2nd and the 3rd pipe measures 46 and 40 inches equivalent to 3 and 2 nodes. The thickness is around .2 – .3 mm. Commonly, the mid to top portion of the culm is being used for this instrument. |
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Halo
Description
- Classification: Idiophones
Visayas
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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