Angklung is an Indonesian musical instrument made of bamboo. It is originated from West Java. It
makes sound when the instrument is shaken. The bamboo tubes are attached to a bamboo frame. The tubes are carved and tuned to particular resonant pitches.
Each angklung instrument only has one particular note, so we have to play angklung together in order to play a song. Angklung demands excellent teamwork. In addition, each player can only play the instrument when his or her note is played. This requires attentive listening, sensitivity, and patience.
The angklung is played by shaking the instrument side to side. One hand is holding the angklung firmly, and the other hand shakes the instrument.
Angklung is a versatile musical instrument. It can be played with other musical instruments, such as bass, piano, drums, etc.
We can play many different types of music using angklung, from the old Elvis Presley songs to the current hits, such as Rihanna's Umbrella song.
It is fun to play angklung! In this picture, the President of Indonesia, Mr. Yudhoyono, and the Japanese Prince Akishino play angklung together.
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