![]() ![]() According to many historical documents, the most ancient Dan Da is estimated to exist for over 3,000 years. The instrument is the series of stones of diverse shapes and sizes selected and fabricated through the skillful techniques. At present, T’rung becomes famous worldwide because of its exciting melodies like the “breath” of pristine nature. In the past, locals play T’rung for entertainment after hard-working days or prevent the crops from wild animals. When performing, the artist uses two bamboo or wooden bats to tap on the pipes. The number of pipes used to be 5 or 6 but now can be about 9 or 10. The instrument consists of several parallel bamboo pipes, one head is closed, the other is crossed. Vietnamese Percussion Musical Instruments T’rungīesides Gong, T’rung is one of the common musical instruments closely connected with the spiritual life of ethnic minority peoples in Central Highlands of Vietnam. Sao Truc is often used in solo, orchestra, and many traditional arts. The airflow can be adjusted by pouring the steam slowly and strongly to produce different tones. When playing Sao Truc, the flute’s body is placed horizontally to the right and the mouth is placed on the oval hole. The flute is made from a segment of bamboo carved an oval hole to blow in one head and six other holes along the body to adjust the sound. The instrument is best at expressing emotions, sometimes happy and bright colors, sometimes gloomy and tragic ones. The sound of Ken Bau is strong, resonant, and high-pitched so only men can play this trumpet. The special part of Ken Bau is its bell made of the dry peel of gourd (“Bau” means gourd). Ken Bau has many versions based on regions and uses, mainly classified into three types: low-sound trumpet, medium-sound trumpet (most popular) and high-sound one. ![]() This trumpet is commonly used in weddings, funerals, celebrations and especially in Nha Nhac (Vietnamese Court Music). Vietnamese Wind Musical Instruments Ken Bau Various techniques must be used by players consisting of vibrato, staccato, legato together with strings to produce glissando, rapid runs, and trills, etc. The body of Dan Nhi is made of hardwood together with snake or python skin while its neck has no fret. Dan Nhi has two metal strings and the bow made of wood or bamboo and fitter with horsehair. It is said that all traditional arts in Vietnam from folk songs in the North to Cai Luong in the south will lose a lot of its attractions and glamour unless accompanied by this wonderful instrument. Nowadays, Dan Day is used additionally for accompanying poems attracting the attention of many tourists.ĭespite the simplicity of the look, Dan Nhi can obtain greatness. What makes this musical instrument different from other musical instrument is the warm, dull but short sound creating the contrast to accentuate the voice of singers accompanied by the instrument. Ngon Chun, a unique technique (reducing the sound with fingers) helps the player lower the melody. ![]() It is the bass instrument which has a long neck as well as high frets. Therefore, the musical instrument often appears in solemn ceremonies, charismatic singing, emotional funerals as well as elegant operas with different performances such as accompanying or solo.ĭan Day, in the past, used to be an instrument for accompanying two traditional arts: Cua Dinh singing and A Dao singing. The sound from Dan Nguyet is clear, vibrant, and able to adapt diverse performances from excitement to deep thinking. This instrument is widely used in folk music as well as royal arts in Vietnam. The string used to be made of silk but now iron instead. Mahogany is often selected to make the frame because of its beauty and durability. The surface of Dan Bau needs making from shiny wood guaranteeing enough lightness to create the necessary resonance. To make an ideal instrument, materials must be carefully chosen. Just one string can express every level of tone and emotion bring strange charms for each song and melody. The uniqueness of this instrument comes from its simple structure. Vietnamese Stringed Musical Instruments Dan BauĬonsidered as one of the most unique and attractive instruments, the sound made by Dan Bau is extremely rustic and tunable but can touch the bottom of the heart of every audience. If you are interested in discovering Vietnamese culture, read on to have a deeper knowledge of Vietnamese musical instruments with pictures and descriptions. Most of the Vietnamese traditional musical instruments have simple structures but requires the delicateness and many years of hard work from the artists to perform the perfect melodies. Through Vietnamese musical instruments, feelings and wishes for a better life are expressed wills and spirits against invaders are raised higher as well as respects are shown to ancestors of Vietnamese people. Vietnam has the priceless treasure of traditional musical instruments which has been established and enriched for thousands of years. ![]()
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