Aerophones
Kingflute True
Sidewinder Flute with
Bamboo Case
Kingflute Bamboo Flute is made from Scizostachyum lima poles specifically from top to midsection with a diameter of 1 to
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Kingflute True
Aerophones
Kingflute True
Sidewinder Flute
Kingflute True Sidewinder Flutes are also produced from Schizostachyum lima poles, specifically from the top to the middle with a
Aerophones
Panflute
Kingflute Bamboo Panflute is made from S. lima bamboo with 16 distinct pipe sizes. The longest pipe measures about 10
Idiophones
Karatong
Single cut node either from mid or bottom of the bamboo culm measure 28-30 inches. In the middle, a rectangular
Idiophones
Karatoktok
Two sets of percussion instruments made into three different culm sizes such as 26, 28 and 30 inches. Each node
Idiophones
Halo
Similar to hagubhob, the halo is shorter. The longest pipe measures 48 inches or equivalent to 4 nodes of the
Idiophones
Hagubhob
The longest instrument made from the bottom to the top part of the culm. The longest pipe is approximately 62
Idiophones
Bamboo Clappers
The culm is cut from bottom to top for about 180 cm long or most likely equivalent to 4 nodes.
Idiophones
Angklung
The rattle tubes are made from the nodes of Batibot bamboo, which is attached to a bamboo frame made from
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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