Changgu
The Changgu is the fundamental instrument in Korean traditional classic
music.
The originally-named Puk was used to accompany vocal music such as P'ansori. |
Taegum
The Taegum is a transverse bamboo flute. A major solo wind instrument, it
has been played in almost all types of music since the Shilla
Dynasty(57B.C.-668A.C.). |
Pak(Clappers)
The Pak is a set of six wooden slabs shaped like a folding fan, loosely tied
together at one end by a thong made of deerskin. |
Kwenggwari(Small Gong)
In the farmers' festival music, the lead player(Sang-soe) of this small gong
produces tones that are both loud and high in register while the sounds that
emanate from the second small gong player are softer by comparison. |
Ching(Large Gong) The Ching is struck with a mallet, the tip of which is wrapped in cloth or deerskin. It is held in the left hand by a gandle suspended by a cord running through two holes at the top and struck with the right hand. |
Puk
In the past, the Puk, known to be the oldest folk instrument, was used to
accompany all genres of Korean music. |
Kayagum
The Kayagum is a 12-stringed plucked zither with movable bridges and the
most preferred and representative of all Korean string instruments. |
Kimungo(Six-stringed Instrument)
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Sogo(Handle Drum)
A small drum with a handle, the Sogo is played with a small stick. |
Saenap(Taepyungso)
Samul Nori(Four instruments play)
Four percussive instruments of farmer's festival music Kkwenggwari(small gong),
Ching(large gong), Puk(drum), and the Changgu(hourglass drum) were brought indoors
to create a new gener of music that organized various rhythmic gestures into
music the Samul Nori. The role of the leader varies according to different regions of Korea in the Kyungki, Choonchong regin the Kkwenggwari leads the group while the Changgr leads in Southern region. Once the music begins, the dynamic rhythmic harmony carries this percussion ensemble into a spiritual high. |
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