Aerophones
Panpipe
Wind instrument made from the top portion of the bamboo. Every pipe has been put together by a string or
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Idiophones
Mini Marimba
A miniature version of Banda Kawayan Pilipinas’ marimba designed for use by students/children band members.
Idiophones
Kiskis
A scratcher which is meant to be a percussion instrument. Made from a single internode and Outer walls have ridges
Idiophones
Kalatok
A percussion instrument which is struck by a rubber mallet. Commonly used the bottom part of the bamboo because of
Idiophones
Kalagong
The hollow gong-like instrument made from mid to top portion of the bamboo. Played by striking rubber beater.
Aerophones
Bumbong
A wind instrument made from the mid portion of the bamboo culm. The bigger the diameter produces lower sound (bass).
Idiophones
Angklung
The rattle tubes are made from the nodes of Batibot bamboo, which is attached to a bamboo frame made from
Idiophones
Marimba
Tone plates are made from Pterocarpus indicus Narra or Acacia Mangium. The resonators are made from bamboo poles which are
Aerophones
Sulimong
A whistle-like bamboo flute with four holes. This instrument mimics the sound of birds and is commonly used for entertainment
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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