Tarawangsa - Traditional Musical Instruments West Java

Tarawangsa is the traditional musical instruments of West Java played by on the friction. Traditional musical instruments tarawangsa the existence of these older than fiddle musical instrument. Tarawangsa proven traditional musical instruments mentioned in the 18th century codex Sewaka dharma.

This instrument can be found in several areas in West Java and Banten. Namely in the area Rancakalong (Sumedang), Cibalong and Cipatujah (Tasikmalaya), Banjaran (Bandung) and Kanekes (Bantam)

Although this instrument has two strings, but only one of the strings are sounded by means swiped. The rest of the rung with plucked strings with the index finger of his left hand. Tarawangsa as one of the traditional musical instrument is often played with diiringin by a kind of musical instrument harp called jentreng.

Players tarawangsa only consisted of two people, ie one player and one player tarawangsa jentreng. All Players Tarawangsa composed of men, with an average age of 50-60 years.
 

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