Aerophones
Saggaypu
The Saggaypu is a six to eight piece bamboo pipe ensemble. The longest measures about 8 inches long with 2
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Tungatong
This is a six-piece percussion instrument made of bamboo poles of various lengths. The top of the pole is open
Aerophones
Tungali (Mouth flute)
The mouth flute on the other hand only has one end closed by a node with a small hole. It
Aerophones
Tungali (Nose flute)
There are two kinds of Tungali – one played using the nose, and another one played using the mouth.
Idiophones
Patiteg
The Patiteg is a xylophone made of bamboo plates attached together by a string. This is played by placing the
Idiophones
Patang-ug
Patang-ug is a six-piece bamboo ensemble instrument. It is made from a single sundried bamboo pole. The longest piece measures
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Kulilit
ulilit is made by splitting a bamboo tube in half and carving ridges on it. A scratching sound is produced
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Béllingving
It is a six-piece percussion instrument made from carving two separate thin walls or tongue on the top part of
Idiophones
Ullibyew
Ullibyew is a jews harp that usually measures 8-9 inches long. This is made from any part of a well
Aerophones
Microflute
Microflute of Kingflute is one of the smallest playable bamboo flutes measuring only 3.5 inches long with 0.6 inches in
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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