Angklung, Heritage of Original Sundanese Traditional Music
Get to Know, Heritage of Original
Sundanese Tradisional Music
Angklung, this Sundanese original musical instrument is one of cultural heritage that must be preseved. Coming from Kuningan Regency, this musical instrument made of bamboo has been recognized ny UNESCO as a cultural heritage of Indonesia. Do not know, then do not love. In order to love this very valuable inheritance, let’s get to know angklung deeper. Many unique facts that you may to know about this instrument so far, and everything will be discussed here.
Angklung History
There is no definete record of when exactly angklung was created. But history records that in the 12th century, this instrument had begun to be used, that is, during the Sunda Kingdom.
This instrument is believed to be the caller of Dewi Sri to provide fertilly for agricultural land. Usually, angklung is made of black bamboo and bamboo ater with various types of sizes that produce diffrent music.
After that, angklung developed into several types. One of
them is the tone of angklung music by Daeng Sutigna, a resident of Citangtu,
Kuningan who was the first person to create diatonic angklung music tones.
Because Daeng Sutigna also, angklung can play various types of music , both
traditional and modern. Because Daeng Sutigna also, Kuningan Regency now calls
itself Angklung Regency and has been established since 2010.
Angklung types
Not only one, but there
are several types of angklung. Starting from Angklung Kanales played by the
Baduy community, Angklung Reyog played in Ponogoro, Angklung Banyuwangi,
Angklung Bali, Angklung Dogdog Lojor, Angklung Gubrak, played by the people of
Bogor, Angklung Badeng played by the people by the people of Garut, Angklung
Buncis played by the people of Bandung, Angklung Padaeng which is typical of
Kuningan, Angklung Toel, Angklung Sri Murni dan Angklung Sarinade which have a
round tone.
How to Play Angklung
Diffrent from angklung, the distinctive sound is also
diffrent. Likewise with the technique of playing it, driven in a diffrent way,
the tone will be diffrent. The most widely used technique for playing angklung
is Karalung, which is to shake it to the left and right. The second way is to
check, aka jerk it. And the Tangkep technique, which is similiar to Karalung,
but there is one tube that is held in order not to vibrate.
Kuningan Angklung Festival
There are many angklung
festivals that have been held in West Java and Banten, as well as several other
areas. But what will soon be held is the Kuningan Angklung Festival, which will
be held on August 17, 2018.
Kuningan has repeatedly
held angklung festivals and is always crowded with visitors. Not only from
Kuningan area itself, but also from other regions who want to see firsthand the
grand event of this traditional musical instrument.
Interested in witnessing this
annual festival? You can go to Kuningan by train. The easiest way is to buy
Indonesian train tickets to Cirebon. From here, then you can continue the trip
by mini bus or elf to Kuningan.
Usually, when the angklung
festival season arrives, Indonesian train tickets to Cirebon are always sold
out. Therefore, you should prepare yourself for a long time so you don't run
out. And be sure to buy at Traveloka which is already known as a trusted
Indonesian train ticket agent.
Compared to other lines,
the train to Cirebon and then on to Kuningan is the fastest and most affordable
transportation option. With a limited budget, you can enjoy the thrill of the
angklung festival in Kuningan and all the way to other places that are not less
interesting in this area.
There are many angklung
festivals that have been held in West Java and Banten, as well as several other
areas. But what will soon be held is the Kuningan Angklung Festival, which will
be held on August 17, 2018.
Kuningan
has repeatedly held angklung festivals and is always crowded with visitors. Not
only from Kuningan area itself, but also from other regions who want to see
firsthand the grand event of this traditional musical instrument.
Interested in witnessing
this annual festival? You can go to Kuningan by train. The easiest way is to
buy Indonesian train tickets to Cirebon. From here, then you can continue the
trip by mini bus or elf to Kuningan.
Usually, when the angklung
festival season arrives, Indonesian train tickets to Cirebon are always sold
out. Therefore, you should prepare yourself for a long time so you don't run
out. And be sure to buy at Traveloka which is already known as a trusted
Indonesian train ticket agent.
Compared to other lines,
the train to Cirebon and then on to Kuningan is the fastest and most affordable
transportation option. With a limited budget, you can enjoy the thrill of the
angklung festival in Kuningan and all the way to other places that are not less
interesting in this area.
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