Bamboo Musical Instruments

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Unnat

A jaw harp made from the top skin of bamboo nodes. A tongue is carved at the center which is

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Mini Marimba

A miniature version of Banda Kawayan Pilipinas’ marimba designed for use by students/children band members.

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Kiskis

A scratcher which is meant to be a percussion instrument. Made from a single internode and Outer walls have ridges

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Kalatok

A percussion instrument which is struck by a rubber mallet. Commonly used the bottom part of the bamboo because of

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Kalagong

The hollow gong-like instrument made from mid to top portion of the bamboo. Played by striking rubber beater.

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Angklung

The rattle tubes are made from the nodes of Batibot bamboo, which is attached to a bamboo frame made from

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Marimba

Tone plates are made from Pterocarpus indicus Narra or Acacia Mangium. The resonators are made from bamboo poles which are

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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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Patiteg

The Patiteg is a xylophone made of bamboo plates attached together by a string. This is played by placing the

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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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