Unique and distinctive way of playing gamelan xylophone

Denpasar, Bali - Indonesia Rector Art Institute (ISI) Prof Dr I Wayan Rai S.MA rate, artistry xylophone, one of the rare species that are endangered art in Bali has a way of playing that is quite unique and distinctive.


"The uniqueness is able to provide its own color in the midst of the diversity of the island culture and art heritage," said the Rector of ISI Denpasar, Professor Wayan Rai. S in London on Monday.


Commenting on the work of a book titled "Gambang, the precursor of Balinese gamelan music" that I Wayan Sinti dluncurkan MA, He said, xylophone is a classic Balinese gamelan that has a long history in the midst of change and rapid growth.

Type of art Balinese xylophone according to the belief function in accordance with the concept of "village Mawa How To" and "Village Kala Patra", ie the place, time and circumstances.


Wayan Sinti figure known as "dedengkot" kerawitan Bali known as Bali widespread at the local, national, and even internationally.


It was thanks to his ability in the arts kerawitan, reliable and already have the composer produced monumental works.


Through the launch of the book is expected to provide answers to the business and deepening understanding of the art xylophone among young people on the island, please Prof Rai.


Wayan Sinti (69) born in the village of Banjar Dauh Kutuh Ubung Kaja Denpasar Gambang launched a book about 160 pages thick which is equipped with DVD and CD to give understanding to the public in learning about the type of art.


Other works that can be enjoyed by the wider community to the international level, among others Gegitaan Wilet Mayura (1982) and four percussion lelambatan lokarya (1993)