The vocal and instrumental traditions of Mindanao are rich. Songs are used to express their thoughts and feelings. Instruments on the other hand are used in performing ensemble music as well as to accompany dances. The vocal music of Mindanao reflects the natural and spiritual life of all the people on the island, the Muslims, the Christians and
the Lumads.
The instruments of the Lumads are originally hand-made out of bamboo-carved,
cut, sliced, made into smaller sticks, then drums are made of wood and animal skin.
MUSIC ACTIVITY:
Activity 1: “Make a Sound of Mindanao”
Make an improvised percussion instrument using available materials in your
home or in the community to be used as your accompaniment doing the
the rhythmic pattern of “El Galina Capituda”
Here are the links for:
a. El Galina Capituda Song- El Gallina Capituda with Rhythmic Accompaniment
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-x1YQ46PCI
b. Improvised Instruments (for inspiration)- improvised instruments
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3o9hxepSmE