Random Filipino Traditional Instrument Tutorials - Ep. 1: Kubing | Govinda Sanglay

I don’t know if I should keep this up, but here’s episode 1! If you have more questions, just comment, or message me on Instagram! The Kubing is a type of Philippine jaw harp from bamboo found among Muslim and non-Muslim tribes in the Philippines and Indonesia. It has many names, Kubing (Maranao) Ulibaw (Kalinga) Kolibau (Tingguian) Aru-ding (Tagbanwa) Aroding (Palawan) Kulaing (Yakan) Karombi (Toraja) Yori (Kailinese) It is traditionally considered an intimate instrument, usually used as communication between family or a loved one in close quarters. Both genders can use the instrument, the females more infrequently than males who use it for short distance courtship. Sorry for any mistakes. English is not my native language. I’m not a teacher, I’m an Ethnomusicology student who’s quite fond of Philippine Music. I gathered these information from my class notes, lessons, readings/articles and books I read in the past. I may n