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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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Bamboo Organ
These are pipe organs made of bamboo with exception to some metal parts. Diego Cera Organ-Builders Inc. make and restore
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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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Bumbong
A wind instrument made from the mid portion of the bamboo culm. The bigger the diameter produces lower sound (bass).
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Sulimong
A whistle-like bamboo flute with four holes. This instrument mimics the sound of birds and is commonly used for entertainment
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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
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Tungali (Mouth flute)
The mouth flute on the other hand only has one end closed by a node with a small hole. It
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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