Or this : kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKu5dIePoZ6YppYsi=mxCqKE089jr8-39x

Yes, this is not his personal style, but this is how the instrument is traditionally played. You won't find this playing technique anywhere else in the Philippines.

While the music in other boat lute traditions, such as Maguindanaon, Tboli, Blaan, Matigsalug Manobo, etc., is very melodic, the music on the Subanen kutapi consists basically of rhythmic patterns that include very short melodic motifs. So I would say that the music of the Kutapi is basically focused on dance rhythms. And as you can see in the video, the kutapi mainly accompanies dancing. This combination of kutapi and dance is, of course, traditional. Both kutapi music and dance follow traditional patterns that are repeated in permutations, so that improvisation is included to some degree.

Thank you for explaining that. I’ve wondered about this for a number of ethnic instruments, but haven’t been able to find a clear answer. eg: cifteli from Albania. Thanks again, much appreciated.

Just take a look at my article, page 27: www.academia.edu/41451932/Hans_Brandeis_The_Boat_Lutes_of_the_Philippines_2016_2022_

The correct spelling is "Tboli", not "T'boli" or "Tiboli"...

@@kutiyapi ok, thanks,, i see it many ways

@@walterperry4565, first, look at the official town seal of the city of Tboli: www.tboli.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/logo-orig.png Second, the "Tboli Dictionary" clearly states the correct spelling. Third, a couple of years ago, there was a resolution by the Municipal Council (?) of Lake Sebu stating that the correct spelling is "Tboli."

You mean how to BUY that instrument? We have a Facebook advocacy page dedicated to the boat lutes of the Philippines: facebook.com/boatlutesphilippines/ On this page, there is also an article about how to purchase a Philippine boat lute: m.facebook.com/notes/boat-lutes-of-the-philippines/how-to-purchase-a-philippine-boat-lute/584113068599373/

I'm pleasantly surprised that somebody knows the term "kulilal." :-) But, no, it's not "kulilal," it's "bagit." I have a list of several bagit songs that he played for me, but I don't know which one stands for the recorded piece.

@@maicabanaag7183 I cannot speak more understand Tagalog, but Google Translator helped… :-) It might be interesting for your course: More about this and related instruments can be found on our "Boat Lutes of the Philippines" advocacy page. Please, like and share... facebook.com/boatlutesphilippines/ I wrote a comprehensive article about Philippine boat lutes that can be downloaded here for free: www.academia.edu/41451932/Hans_Brandeis_The_Boat_Lutes_of_the_Philippines_2020_

​@@kutiyapican I see the several list of bangit song he played to you? it's for school purposes only:)

@@jannakim931 1. SALÄGON - leaves rustling in the wind 2. TINGTING SWÄT - song of the little river crab 3. TÄLALAW - song of a bird 4. BANGUNBANGUN TURUSO - song of a post being erected for a house 5. KALATUDYU - song to the person you are attracted to