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Jungajung
A six-piece stomping bamboo tube. The top of the pole is open while the bottom is closed with a node.
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Bérédong
A lip-valley flute with four finger holes. The distance between fingers determines the placement of the holes. Both ends of
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Kullitong
It is a five to six stringed bamboo zither made by carefully carving and lifting the skin of the bamboo
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Ayég Udén
The Ayég Udén is a bamboo rainmaker made by filling a long hollow internode with pebbles or seeds. This instrument
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Unnat
A jaw harp made from the top skin of bamboo nodes. A tongue is carved at the center which is
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Bamboo Organ
These are pipe organs made of bamboo with exception to some metal parts. Diego Cera Organ-Builders Inc. make and restore
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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