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A jaw harp made from the top skin of bamboo nodes. A tongue is carved at the center which is
A jaw harp made from the top skin of bamboo nodes. A tongue is carved at the center which is
A miniature version of Banda Kawayan Pilipinas’ marimba designed for use by students/children band members.
A scratcher which is meant to be a percussion instrument. Made from a single internode and Outer walls have ridges
A percussion instrument which is struck by a rubber mallet. Commonly used the bottom part of the bamboo because of
The hollow gong-like instrument made from mid to top portion of the bamboo. Played by striking rubber beater.
The rattle tubes are made from the nodes of Batibot bamboo, which is attached to a bamboo frame made from
Tone plates are made from Pterocarpus indicus Narra or Acacia Mangium. The resonators are made from bamboo poles which are
This is a six-piece percussion instrument made of bamboo poles of various lengths. The top of the pole is open
The Patiteg is a xylophone made of bamboo plates attached together by a string. This is played by placing the
Patang-ug is a six-piece bamboo ensemble instrument. It is made from a single sundried bamboo pole. The longest piece measures
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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