MUSIC 7 7

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
(LOWLAND OF LUZON)

A module developed by DepEd-Davao City

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 Copyright Page

Writer:

Jane S. Robledo

Teacher III, Bernardo D. Carpio NHS Buhangin, Davao City

Evaluators:

Bryan L. Cancio

Master Teacher III, F. Bangoy National High School

Celieto Mae V. Yara

Teacher I, F. Bangoy National High School

Illustrators:

Kristine Jane T. Pardillo

Student

Jane S. Robledo

Teacher III, Bernardo D. Carpio NHS Buhangin, Davao City

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 Instrumental Music
(Lowland of Luzon)

Information about this ADM learner’s material

I. Objectives: The Learner demonstrates understanding of

Ia. Content Standards the musical characteristics of music from

lowlands of Luzon.

Ib. Performance Standards The learner performs music of the lowlands

with appropriate pitch, rhythm, expression

and style.

. Ic. Learning Competencies/ 1. Identifies the musical instruments and

Objectives other sound sources from the lowlands of

Luzon.

II. Content / Topic Instrumental Music from Lowlands of Luzon

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 Good morning dear students! How are you? In our previous lesson,

you learned the different musical characteristics and musical elements

present in some vocal music from lowlands of Luzon. Are you ready for the

next lesson? Very Good! This time, we will discuss the different musical

instrument and other sound sources from the lowlands of Luzon.

This module will give you ideas about the instruments from Lowland

of Luzon and at the same you will also discover how these instruments

produce sound and how they are played..

Have a great time in learning the lesson. Good luck!

After this module, I hope you will be able to achieve

the following:

1. name the musical instruments and other sound

sources from lowland of Luzon.

2. describe the musical instruments and other sound

sources from lowland of Luzon.

Are you excited? Start now and happy reading.

Introduction

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 Introduction

Lesson 3: Instrumental music from Lowland of Luzon

Musical instruments are devices used to produce musical sound. Instruments also

express individual and community identities and reflect physical geographies. (Post,

2013). Musical instruments have been used for various purposes. In earlier times, they

are used to accompany traditional dance, songs, and to summon the gods for good

fortune. But in later civilization, instrumental music was used for fun and entertainment.

In the lowlands of Luzon, musical instruments showed the resourcefulness of

Filipinos, they were able to create indigenous instruments based on the materials

available from their surroundings. They used it during fiestas to honor patron saints,

accompany folksongs, popular songs, dance music and patriotic songs. Like the vocal

music from lowland of Luzon, these instruments have Spanish and other European

influences.

Isn’t it interesting? Now let us proceed. I hope you

will have fun in doing the different succeeding activities.

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PICTURE INDENTIFICATION

Instruction: Arrange the jumbled letters to identify the name of the

instruments based on the given pictures. Write your answer on
the blank provided.

JUMBLED LETTERS INSTRUMENT ANSWER

RUGITA

TFULE

MDUR

POHNLEOXY

ANBURDIA

Finish? Well done!

I am very pleased you were able to finish the

activity. Do not worry about your answer; we will process

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it into the proceeding lessons.
 B. Analysis

Hi!

Now, lets us think deeper. Go back to your previous

answer before answering the questions below.

Guide Questions:

1. How were you able to identify each instrument?

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2. How will you describe each instrument?

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 I am sure you have now ideas of today’s topic. Now I

want you to continue reading and at the same time focus on

important details.

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC FROM LOWLAND OF LUZON

1. Rondalla – is a group of stringed instruments played with the pick. It was originated

in Medieval Spain and became most popular in the Philippines during 19 th century.

The Filipino Rondalla has become defined as an ensemble of only plucked

string instruments: bandurya (bandurria, banduria), oktabina (octavina), la -

ud (laud), gitara (guitarra, guitar), and bajo de uñas which is now commonly

supplanted by the upright bass (Morales, 2004).

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2. Brass band – is a musical ensemble that consists of percussion, brass and

woodwind instrument. For Filipinos, the month of May is the time for fiesta. During

this summer month, most fiestas are celebrated in various provinces of the

Philippines to honor different patron saints. A town fiesta is never complete without

band music, a significant ingredient for lively and vibrant celebration (Filipinas

Heritage Library, 2008).

 Percussion are instruments sounded by being struck, although other

playing methods include rubbing, shaking, plucking, and scraping.

 Brass are wind instruments usually made up of brass or metal produces

sound through blowing.

 Woodwind are wind instruments made up of wood and produces sound

through blowing

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3. Las Piñas Bamboo Organ – A Philippine National Treasure that can be found in

St. Joseph’s Church Las Piñas City. It was founded by the Augustinian Recollect

priest-musician Father Diego Cera in 1816. The bamboo organ is made of 902

bamboos and 129 metal pipes that generate a clean and flute-like sound, distinct

from other organs. It is a one of a kind creation that is presumed to be the oldest

and most complete in the country, and possibly in the world (Ethnic Groups

Philippines, 2016)

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4. Musikong Bumbong – is a Filipino marching band that uses improvised

woodwind instruments that are made of bamboo. The shape and the sizes are

similar to brass band instruments but have different sound. This is the first bamboo

band in the Philippines formed in 1896. The band was composed of freedom

fighters who performed patriotic pieces during meetings of the "Katipunan"

revolutionary organization (Qu, 2008).

Sousaphone Trumpet

Trombone

French horn
Euphonium

5. Pangkat Kawayan – is known as the “Singing Bamboo of the Philippines. An

orchestra that uses non-tradtional bamboo instruments. It was managed by Victor

O. Toledo, conductor and musical Director. It is a complete bamboo ensemble,

handcrafted from 6 to 30 known species of the native Filipino bamboo instruments

of various, designs, shapes and sizes (Guia, 2012).

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6. Angklung Esemble – a small group of musicians who plays angklung bamboo

instruments, that is made of bamboo rattle tubes attached to a bamboo frame.

It is played by rapidly shaking the bottom part of the frame from side to side while the

other hand steadily holds the upper part of the instrument and this causes a rapidly

repeating note to sound.

So, how was it? Are you enlightened? I hope you

already learn to identify and describe instruments from

lowland of Luzon.

So, let us try another activity.

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 ND CLASS

NAMED AND DESCRIBED

Identify and name the following group of instruments from lowland of Luzon in

column 1 and write your answer in column 2. Describe each instrument in column 3.

INSTRUMENT NAME OF DESCRIPTION

GROUP OF INSTRUMENTS/
MUSICAL ENSEMBLE
1.

2.

3.

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4.

5.

There you go!. Congratulations! I hope you learn a lot from

the activities you have done and enjoy the discussion.

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1. The musical instruments from Lowland of Luzon showed the resourcefulness of

Filipinos. They were able to create different instrument from their surroundings. It

is seen in the following instruments:

a. Rondalla – grouped of stringed instruments with a pick.

b. Brass band – is a musical ensemble that consists of percussion, brass and

woodwind instrument.

c. Las Piñas Bamboo Organ –the oldest and the largest bamboo organ existing

in the world today with 902 bamboo pipes.

d. Musikong Bumbong – is a Filipino marching band that uses improvised

woodwind instruments that are made of bamboo.

e. Pangkat Kawayan – is known as the “Singing Bamboo of the Philippines. An

orchestra that uses non-tradtional bamboo instruments.

f. Angklung Esemble – a small group og musicians who plays angklung

bamboo instruments, that is made of bamboo rattle tubes attached to a

bamboo frame.

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Multiple Choice. Encircle the letter of your answer.

1. Which of the following is the ensemble of woodwind, brass and percussion

instruments in the Philippines?

a. Angklung Ensemble b. Brass Band c. Musikong Bumbong d. Rondalla

2. Which of the choices is a woodwind instrument?

a. Bass drum b. Cymbals c. Flute d. Snare drums

3. Which of the following make a Pangkat Kawayan?

a. Angklungs

b. Angklung, Bumbong, Kalatok, Talunggating, Kalagong, Pan pipes, Tulali and

kiskis

c. Woodwind, Barass and Percussion instruments

d. Improvised bamboo instrument

4. Which of the choices is known to be the first bamboo band that came out in the

Philippines in the year 1896?

a. Musikong Bumbong b. Pangkat kawayan c. Bass Drum d. Rondalla

5. How many bamboo pipes is used in the Las Piñas Bamboo Organ?

a. 902 b. 982 c.928 d. 980

WOW! Congratulations! You have accomplished

lesson 3 and you did great! I hope you enjoy it. I am very

proud of you!

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Answer Key:

1. Guitar 2. Guitar 3. Drum 4. Xylophone 5.Banduria

Name of Instruments Description

1.Angklung
a small group of musicians who plays angklung
bamboo instruments, that is made of bamboo rattle
tubes attached to a bamboo frame.

2.Musikong Bumbong
is a Filipino marching band that uses improvised
woodwind instruments that are made of bamboo
3.Rondalla
is a group of stringed instruments played with the
pick.
4.Pangkat Kawayan is known as the “Singing Bamboo of the
Philippines. An orchestra that uses non-
tradtional bamboo instruments

5.Brass Band is a musical ensemble that consists of percussion,

brass and woodwind instrument.

1. B 2. C 3. B 4. A 5.A

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