MAPEH 7

MUSIC OF LOWLAND
LUZON
MODULE 6
Rodolfo M. Encabo Jr.
Writer
Most Essential Learning Competency (MELC):
performs music from Luzon lowlands with own
accompaniment

Code: MU7LU-la-h-7
 Expectation
This module is written in a friendly manner. Hence, the learners can expect to understand
easily what is in the module. Definitions, processes and activities are included as part of the input
knowledge. Instructions are made clear and simple. Furthermore, this module helps the learners to study
while inside their houses, where they can be guided by their parents and be kept safe against the
pandemic.
Learners’ creativity is needed in answering and doing the tasks in this module. As the learners
start reading, they will realize that this module provides additional knowledge and information to their
own experiences. It enhances the skills and talents of the learners through performance tasks. The learners
are expected to show what they have learnt from the module and their talents in Music. They will be
engaged in activities which will challenge their resourcefulness and inventiveness.
At the end of this module, the students will be able to:
1. learn the origin of different Filipino musical bands in the lowland Luzon;
2. appreciate the music of the Filipino musical bands from the lowlands of Luzon;
3. recognize the importance of preserving the musical culture of the musicians from the
lowlands of Luzon; and
4. perform lowland Luzon music with own accompaniment.

PRE-TEST

Directions: TRUE or FALSE. Write the word TRUE if the statement is correct and
FALSE if it is not.

__ 1. Lowland Luzon folk songs are usually sung in native language.

__ 2. Folk songs are expressions of people’s culture and tradition.

__ 3. The Philippine Brass Band composed of woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments.

__ 4. Musikong Bumbong is a marching band using woodwind instruments made of bamboo.

__ 5. Pangkat Kawayan is an orchestra performing in the Philippines only.

LOOKING
BACK
 Directions: (Matching type) Match the song in the fishing rod to its corresponding time signature.
Draw a line to connect them.

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BRIEF
INTRODUCTION
Music in Luzon varies depending on its location. The lowland Luzon’s music was mostly
composed by common people working as farmers, fishermen, artisans, and vendors and traders. One of
the main themes of most compositions is the storytelling of people’s everyday lives. Most of these songs
were performed during fiestas and gatherings. They are mostly accompanied by localized instruments
invented by the folk Filipino musicians.
Through this study of folk songs of lowland Luzon bands, one can discover the expressions used
by the people towards their feelings to one another and their environment and history.
This module focuses solely on people playing instruments in the lowlands of Luzon.
Performances featuring the musical bands of lowland Luzon with accompaniments will help in
culminating one’s educational experiences.

MUSIKONG BUMBONG
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Musikong Bumbong is a marching band using woodwind instruments made of bamboo. Their
instruments have similar characteristics that brass band instruments usually have. However, the sound of
these two differs depending on the sizes of their instruments. It was said that even before the Spanish
Occupation, indigenous Filipino people had already used bamboo instruments in playing their songs.
Musikong Bumbong, however, was officially formed in 18 th century when they performed music for
birthdays and wakes in exchange for some centavos. D’ Original Malabon Musikong Bumbong was first
known as Banda de Boca(literally translated to Mouth Band) in Barrio Tonsuya, Malabon in 1896.
According to sources, it was Felix Ramos who founded the band. He invented most of the bamboo
instruments. Most of the members of this band were Katipuneros. Over the years, the name of the band
was changed several times. In Bulacan, Musikong Bumbong was named as Bandang Santa Clara which
was a patronage of the Obando City’s main patron, Sta. Clara.
PANGKAT KAWAYAN

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Pangkat Kawayan or more popularly known as the “Singing Bamboos of the Philippines” is a
well-known orchestra for their unique music played by unconventional bamboo instruments. It was
founded in September 6, 1966. At present, the orchestra was managed and led by Victor O. Toledo, a
conductor and musical director. The group uses more than a hundred of uniquely made bamboo
instruments. Each instrument was made with different size, shape, and design. The main forte of this band
is playing original Filipino folk songs. However, the orchestra’s repertoire includes folk melodies from
other countries as well. They also play modern and popular songs and some other light classics.

Brass Band
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The Philippine Brass Band composed of woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments, making a
complete ensemble. Usually, this band is present during feasts, religious, and civic occasions. It can play
in various genres such as folk songs, popular music, and dance music. This type of band is known to be
very in-demand. Most of the time, cities asked two or more bands to play for them. They are sometimes
competing to each other. The bands usually play in fiestas where each city’s major patrons were honored
and celebrated. One single brass band can make a celebration livelier. A parading brass band is called a
marching band. Places such as Rizal, Laguna, and schools (like Philippine Military Academy) become
home of the prominent brass bands in the country.

ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITY 1 Sing it! Post it!

Make an improvised instrument using the available materials from your home and sing Atin cu
pong Singsing with it. You can perform with your family. Post it in your Facebook or Youtube account.
Rubric

Criteria 15 10 5 RATING
Very Good Good Poor
Mastery Able to perform all the Perform only some of Unable to perform
listed skills the listed skills majority of teh listed
skills

Vocal Quality Sung the song with the Sung with some Have very poor
right pitch and right inconsistency in vocals, difficulty in
notes. breathing and few breathing, and
errors in pitching and incorrect pitch and
hitting right notes. notes.

Improvised Improvised Improvised Instruments used were

Instruments instruments used near instruments were far from the original
to the original almost near to the
original.

TOTAL:

ACTIVITY 2 Beat COVID-19

 Compose a song about the pandemic, COVID-19 to the tune of Leron Leron Sinta, with the
instrument of your choice that is available in your home. It can tackle different issues such as its causes,
prevention, effects to people and the world, etc. Share the video with your friends in Face book.
Rubric

Criteria 15 10 5 RATING
Very Good Good Poor
Lyrics Lyrics are Lyrics are catchy Lyrics are
extremely catchy and describe the somewhat catchy
and describe the topic. and do not describe
topic well. the topic well
Presentation Creative and very Somewhat creative Little creativity, a
well thought and some parts few parts have
have been thought been thought
about. about.
Overall Extremely Cohesive, some Lacks cohesion,
Effectiveness cohesive, all parts parts interrelate. parts does not
interrelate very interrelate.
well.
TOTAL:

ACTIVITY 3 Tik the Tok!

Dance to the song Magtanim ay di’ Biro in Tiktok with accompaniment made from recyclable
materials.

Rubric

Criteria 15 10 5 RATING
Very Good Good Poor
Use of Creatively uses Record dance Use the camera
Technology the camera and movements on the only and does not
the unique camera and does make effort in
elements and some edits in the editing the video
angles in Tiktok video.
Choreography Creates greater Creates at least 4 Does not dance
that 4 movement movement and dubs the song
combinations. combinations. only.
Presentation Creative and very Somewhat Little creativity, a
well thought creative and some few parts have
parts have been been thought
thought about. about.
TOTAL:

REMEMBER

 Folk songs are expressions of the people’s culture and tradition in relation to their
environment and people around them.
 Musikong Bumbongis a marching band using woodwind instruments made of bamboo.
Their instruments have similar characteristics that brass band instruments usually have.
  Felix Ramos founded Musikong Bumbong in Barrio Tonsuya, Malabon in 1896.
 Pangkat Kawayan or more popularly known as the “Singing Bamboos of the
Philippines” is a well-known orchestra for their unique music played by unconventional
bamboo instruments.
 Pangkat Kawayan was founded in September 6, 1966.
 Victor O. Toledo is the present leader and manager of Pangkat Kawayan.
 The Philippine Brass Band composed of woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments, making
a complete ensemble. They are present during feasts, religious, and civic occasions. It can play in
various genres such as folk songs, popular music, and dance music.


CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

1. How does the music created by Musikong Bumbong relate to their culture and
geographic traits?
______________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
2. What good Filipino characteristics were exhibited by the Pangkat Kawayan in
creating their music and instruments? Explain your answer.
______________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
3. Do you think your favorite bands were influenced by folk music? If yes, why? And if
not, what do you think their influences are?
______________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

POST-TEST
Directions: (Identification) Read each statement carefully and fill in the blank with the correct
answer.
1. Pangkat Kawayan is also commonly known as the _________.
2. ______________ is a marching band using woodwind instruments made of bamboo.
3. Atin cu pong Singsing and Magtanim ay ‘di Biro is examples of lowland _______
folk songs.
4. ________________________ is an ensemble composed of woodwind, brass, and
percussion instruments.
5. __________ is indigenous music that expresses people’s culture and tradition.