Serunai - Musical Instrument From West Sumatra - Indonesia


The origin of fife or "whistle flute" probably came from the name of the Serunai, an instrument which allegedly came from the Kashmir Valley in the plains of Northern India. Musical instrument Serunai allegedly also an outgrowth of pungi instrument used in music of the traditional snake charmers of India.

Sasando - Musical Instrument From Rote - Nusa Tenggara Timur (East Nusa Tenggara) Indonesia



If the harp, piano, and guitar into the findings of the most historic and significant in the world of music, then Sasando from Rote Island Nusa Tenggara (East Nusa Tenggara) deserves the award as well.
Traditional musical instruments Rote society that has existed since many years ago and produce a sound combination of three instruments: harp, piano, and guitar. Sasando not just harp, piano, or guitar but three instruments in one rhythm, melody, and bass. So although it is a traditional musical instrument, applies universality Sasando thorough.

Tifa, Triton, Pikon - Musical instruments from Papua/Jayapura Indonesia

Papuans are known to be expressive. They fill every moment is important in life with high artistic soul. In addition to the expression with the typical ukirnya art, they also love to dance and listen to the sounds of traditional music instrument Although this type of Papua. musical instruments traditional Papua is still often used today may not be as much in Ma. In addition due to the growing lack of interest in the young generation for their preservation, may also be due to the influence of entry of the culture of modern art in the public life of Papua.

SAMPEK - DAYAK Musical Instruments (Kalimantan - Borneo)

Sampek is a traditional musical instrument Dayak tribes, made from various types of wood (wood arrow, lime wood, ironwood). Traditionally made. Making process could take weeks and weeks. Made with 3 strings, strings 4 and 6 strings. Usually Sampek be engraved according to the manufacturer desires, and every carving has a meaning.

Listening to the sound of the Sampek , as a spirit / strength. In Pampang many highly skilled people who play Sampek. The sound Sampek used to accompany a dance, or encouragement for the forces of war.