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MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS OF PENINSULAR MALAYSIA | |
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The gedombak is covered by a skin or head on one end, and is open on the other. It is normally played while seated, with the gedombak tucked under one arm. Is played by slapping the head with the hands in a style somewhat similar to the conga or djembe. |
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The kompang is approximately sixteen inches in diameter and covered by a skin or head on one side. It is a very shallow instrument and is played by holding the kompang in one hand while slapping the head with the other hand. It is played is manner somewhat similar to the tambourine. |
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The rebana is covered by a skin or head on one side. The rebana ranges in size from approximately two feet in diameter, up to several feet in diameter. It is usually played with mallets with the performer seated and the rebana placed on the ground. Some very large ceremonial rebanas are played while standing. |
