MUSIC LEARNING MODULES 15-16: Bamboo Instruments of Mindanao

TARGET GRADE LEVEL: Grade 7

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MODULES 11-12: Bamboo Instruments of Mindanao

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TIME ALLOTMENT: 2 Hours

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OVERVIEW OF THE MODULE

The module is about selected bamboo instruments from Mindanao. The

analysis of the music is done with an emphasis on instrument construction,
function, and playing techniques. An application of the lesson involves
playing improvisations on available bamboo instruments with appropriate
expression, tone and style that is reflective of the function of the music.
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PERFORMANCE STANDARD

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Analyzes musical elements and processes of Philippine music.

Correlates Philippine music to Philippine culture.
Performs examples of Philippine music, alone and with others, in
appropriate tone, pitch, rhythm, expression and style.
COMPETENCIES/OBJECTIVES
Analyzes an example of Philippine folk music from Mindanao and
describe how the musical elements are used.
Explains the distinguishing characteristics of representative Philippine
folk music from Mindanao in relation to history and culture of the area.
Analyzes the relationship of functions of Philippine music from
Mindanao to the lives of the people.
Improvises simple rhythmic accompaniments to selected Philippine folk
music from Mindanao.
Evaluates music and music performances applying knowledge of
musical elements and style.

CONTENT/TOPIC :
Bamboo Instruments of Mindanao
Bamboo Instruments of Mindanao: Idiophones, Aerophones,
Chordophones
Cultural Context (History and Traditions): Abundance of Bamboo as
Material, Spiritual Connection of Bamboo
Social Functions: Music for Ritual, Entertainment, Personal Expression

 Performance Styles / Techniques: Interlock, Drone and Melody, Damp

and Ringing Sounds
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RESOURCES

Readings and Resources:

Dioquino, Corazon (2008). Philippine Bamboo Instruments in Humanities Diliman
(January-December 2008) 5:1-2, 101-113.
http://philippinesheritage.ph/filer/toledo-cebu/PHILIPPINE-BAMBOOINSTRUMENTS.pdf
Maceda, Jose (1998). Gongs and Bamboo. Quezon City: University of the Philippines
Press.
Rivera, Merlyn N. Philippine National Report on Bamboo and Rattan: Introduction
http://www.inbar.int/documents/country%20report/Philippine.htm
Table of Instruments in the Philippines:
http://www.kipas.nl/Instruments/Classification.htm
Recordings / Videos:
Hans Brandeis Viedoes on Tboli
http://user.cs.tu-berlin.de/~brandeis/Videos_MindanaoTboli.html
Hans Brandeis Videos on Lumad
http://user.cs.tu-berlin.de/~brandeis/Videos_MindanaoLumad.html
Tboli Culture Video Parts 1 and 2:
http://www.taravision.org/tboli_culture.htm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ObQqGCPuv4&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grYCWYNrG_0&feature=relmfu

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ACTIVITIES

AN INTRODUCTION TO BAMBOO: Read the introduction of Riveras Report

on Philippine Bamboo and Rattan.Aside from the products she mentioned,
can you think of other uses for bamboo in music?
TABLE OF BAMBOO INSTRUMENTS: Look at the Kipas Gallery of Philippine
Instruments (http://www.kipas.nl/Instruments/Classification.htm). See the
different bamboo instruments of the Philippines. Have you ever played one of
these instruments?

According to Philippine legends, the first man and woman were borne out of
bamboo. Bamboo is not only abundant in our country, it is also considered
among early Filipinos as a spiritual connection from our physical world to the
spiritual
world (Santos, 2008).
Many
bamboo instruments
were made
for this purpose while
some
bamboo instruments
were also
used for entertainment
and
personal expression.
Different
manners of playing
bamboo
instruments include blowing
(aerophones), shaking or
hitting
(idiophones), and
plucking (chordophes) (Dioquino, 2008).

Gabbang
Drum)
Sludoy (Bamboo
from
Picture 4 from museomusiko.wordpress.com)

Agung a Tamlang (Slit

Tumpong (flute)
zither) (Pictures 1-3
www.wikipedia.org ,

GUIDED VIEWING:
View examples of bamboo instruments from the website of Hans Brandeis or
the videos on Tboli culture. What was the function of the music? How were
the bamboo instruments played?
READING: Read the article by Dioquino on Philippine Bamboo Instruments.
Fill up the important information regarding the concept map below.

Sociohistorical
Context

Musical
Types

Bamboo Instruments of
Mindanao
Performanc
e
Techniques

Musical
Context

APPLICATION: In groups of five per group, make your own bamboo

instrument/s using the templates on aerophones, idiophones or
chordophones. Present your instrument in class by reporting on its
specifications, manner of playing and perform one improvisation.

ASSESSMENT

Rubrics for Performance

Basic Unfocused tone, erratic rhythm, unstable pitch, inconsistent
phrasing, dynamics and shows insensitivity to style and context
Developing: Focused tone but inconsistent in extreme range, some
repeated errors in rhythm and pitch, consistent phrasing, discernible
dynamics, some nuances in style as suggested by the score/teacher.
Approaching Proficiency: Focused and clear tone in normal range,
accurate rhythm and secure pitch with isolated errors, accurate and
consistent phrasing, accurate dynamics, with some nuances in style as
suggested by the score/teacher.
Proficient: Focused, clear tone all throughout, accurate rhythm and
secure pitch, consistent and sensitive phrasing and obvious dynamics,
with creative nuances to style in response to music score.
Rubrics for Designing Bamboo Instruments
Basic: Inappropriate, Messy and Incomplete materials, Sound quality
lacks resonance
Developing: Most materials appropriate, Decorated but messy, Neat
but Fragile, Sound quality is slightly resonant
Approaching Proficiency: Appropriate materials, Decorated, Neat,
Sound quality is Resonant and Varied
Proficient: Appropriate and creatively modified materials, Decorated
within the context of the instrument, Neat and Durable, Sound Quality
is Resonant and Varied

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SYNTHESIS

The bamboo instruments of Mindanao show how music and the

environment interact in the Filipino way of life. While variations of bamboo
instruments exist per ethnic group, these are all unified by the spiritual and
personal functions of the music. The creativity of Filipinos is shown in how
bamboo is used and adapted to suit the Filipinos musical life.

MUSIC LEARNING MODULES 15-16: Bamboo Instruments of Mindanao

I

TARGET GRADE LEVEL: Grade 7

II

MODULES 11-12: Bamboo Instruments of Mindanao

III

TIME ALLOTMENT: 2 Hours

IV

OVERVIEW OF THE MODULE

The module is about selected bamboo instruments from Mindanao. The

analysis of the music is done with an emphasis on instrument construction,
function, and playing techniques. An application of the lesson involves
playing improvisations on available bamboo instruments with appropriate
expression, tone and style that is reflective of the function of the music.
V

PERFORMANCE STANDARD

VI

Analyzes musical elements and processes of Philippine music.

Correlates Philippine music to Philippine culture.
Performs examples of Philippine music, alone and with others, in
appropriate tone, pitch, rhythm, expression and style.
COMPETENCIES/OBJECTIVES
Analyzes an example of Philippine folk music from Mindanao and
describe how the musical elements are used.
Explains the distinguishing characteristics of representative Philippine
folk music from Mindanao in relation to history and culture of the area.

VII

Analyzes the relationship of functions of Philippine music from

Mindanao to the lives of the people.
Improvises simple rhythmic accompaniments to selected Philippine folk
music from Mindanao.
Evaluates music and music performances applying knowledge of
musical elements and style.
CONTENT/TOPIC :
Bamboo Instruments of Mindanao
Bamboo Instruments of Mindanao: Idiophones, Aerophones,
Chordophones
Cultural Context (History and Traditions): Abundance of Bamboo as
Material, Spiritual Connection of Bamboo
Social Functions: Music for Ritual, Entertainment, Personal Expression
Performance Styles / Techniques: Interlock, Drone and Melody, Damp
and Ringing Sounds
a. CONCEPT MAP

Abundance of
Bamboo
Spiritual
Connection

Aerophones
Idiophones
Chordophones
Sociohistorical
Context

Musical
Types

Boat Lutes of Mindanao

Interlock
Performan
Drone and Melody
ce
Damp and Ringing Techniques
Sounds

b.

Musical Ritual
Context

Entertainment
Personal Expression

ACTIVITIES & STEPS/ PROCEDURE

1. Read the introduction by Merlyn Rivera on A Report on Philippine Bamboo

and Rattan. Ask the students what other uses bamboo has in music.
2. View the table of bamboo instruments from the Kipas website. Ask the
students if they have ever played some of the bamboo instruments and for
what purpose.

3. Introduce the background of bamboo instruments as spiritual connection to

the spirit world and the different types of bamboo instruments, their manner
of playing.
4. Watch video examples of bamboo instruments. Analyze the music in terms of
instrument construction, function and playing techniques.
5. Group the students into five per group and read the article on Philippine
Bamboo Instruments by Dioquino. As a group, complete the concept map
using information and insights understood from the readings. Discuss their
answers.
6. Have the students make their own bamboo instruments with the article as a
guide. Explain the rubrics for making instruments.
7. Go around as the students make their own bamboo instruments. Give
feedback on the construction as well as their improvisations.
8. Remind the students of the rubrics for performance. Have the students report
the process and specifications of their own bamboo instrument. Culminate
the lesson by asking the groups to perform their improvisations on their own
bamboo instruments.

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SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT

Rubrics for Performance

Basic Unfocused tone, erratic rhythm, unstable pitch, inconsistent
phrasing, dynamics and shows insensitivity to style and context
Developing: Focused tone but inconsistent in extreme range, some
repeated errors in rhythm and pitch, consistent phrasing, discernible
dynamics, some nuances in style as suggested by the score/teacher.
Approaching Proficiency: Focused and clear tone in normal range,
accurate rhythm and secure pitch with isolated errors, accurate and
consistent phrasing, accurate dynamics, with some nuances in style as
suggested by the score/teacher.
Proficient: Focused, clear tone all throughout, accurate rhythm and
secure pitch, consistent and sensitive phrasing and obvious dynamics,
with creative nuances to style in response to music score.
Rubrics for Designing Bamboo Instruments
Basic: Inappropriate, Messy and Incomplete materials, Sound quality
lacks resonance

Developing: Most materials appropriate, Decorated but messy, Neat

but Fragile, Sound quality is slightly resonant
Approaching Proficiency: Appropriate materials, Decorated, Neat,
Sound quality is Resonant and Varied
Proficient: Appropriate and creatively modified materials, Decorated
within the context of the instrument, Neat and Durable, Sound Quality
is Resonant and Varied

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RESOURCES: READING & LISTENING MATERIALS REFERENCES/LINKS
IN WEBSITE
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RESOURCES

Readings and Resources:

Dioquino, Corazon (2008). Philippine Bamboo Instruments in Humanities Diliman
(January-December 2008) 5:1-2, 101-113.
http://philippinesheritage.ph/filer/toledo-cebu/PHILIPPINE-BAMBOOINSTRUMENTS.pdf
Maceda, Jose (1998). Gongs and Bamboo. Quezon City: University of the Philippines
Press.
Rivera, Merlyn N. Philippine National Report on Bamboo and Rattan: Introduction
http://www.inbar.int/documents/country%20report/Philippine.htm
Table of Instruments in the Philippines:
http://www.kipas.nl/Instruments/Classification.htm
Recordings / Videos:
Hans Brandeis Viedoes on Tboli
http://user.cs.tu-berlin.de/~brandeis/Videos_MindanaoTboli.html
Hans Brandeis Videos on Lumad
http://user.cs.tu-berlin.de/~brandeis/Videos_MindanaoLumad.html
Tboli Culture Video Parts 1 and 2:
http://www.taravision.org/tboli_culture.htm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ObQqGCPuv4&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grYCWYNrG_0&feature=relmfu

GLOSSARY OF MUSIC TERMS & SYMBOLS

Aerophones Tumpong (Flute)

Idiophones Gabbang (Xylophone), Agung A Tamlang (Slit Drum), Tagutok
(Scraper), Kubing (Jews Harp)
Chordophones Sludoy/Sludai/Tanko/Togo (Zither), Serongagandi (Zither)