Gamelan jawa kuda kepang2/4/2023 ![]() ![]() These instuments are commonly made from bronze and wood. The Kenong, one of the percussion instruments being played in a Gamelan The instruments used are: Gong Agong, Gong Sawakan, Gendang Ibu, Gendang Anak, Saron Pekin, Saron Baron I dan Saron Baron II, Gambang and Kenon. Which is the reason why this is a bit familiar to me. It is related to the Filipino Kulintang ensemble. It came from the low Javanese word “gamel”, which refers to the type of mallet used to strike the percussion instruments. During our Rentak Selangor trip, we were given us a taste of the festive gamelan sound by Seni Budya Warisan Gamelan and Wayang Kulit (one of the oldest and sought after gamelan ensemble in Selangor). GAMELAN Seni Budya Warisan Gamelan and Wayang Kulit A traditional music ensemble from Java which normally performed with nine male musicians and six female dancers. ![]() You can check out what went down on the whole adventure here: Malaysia Travelogue: Beats of Selangor As our trip was all about dancing to the tunes that influenced the rich culture in Selangor (and perhaps Malaysia), it is fitting to write a separate blog highlighting these colorful cultural performances! ![]() ![]() It is officially tagged as #RentakSelangor. Last March, we were on a hunt to find the beat of Selangor. ![]()
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