MEP

Question 1

What are the characteristics for Saron Barung?
How is it played?

Answer 1

It is a 6 or 7 thick metal keys resting over a trough resonator
It is played with a wooden mallet.Struck then damped with fingers

Question 2

What are the characteristics of Saron Panerus?
How is it played?

Answer 2

It is a 6 or 7 thick metal keys resting over a trough resonator
It is played with a hard wooden mallet.Struck then damped with fingers

Question 3

What are the characteristics of Gender Barung?
How is it played?

Answer 3

13 or 14 thin metal keys, suspended over cylindrical resonators
Played with metal padded disc mallets.Struck then damped with hands

Question 4

What are the characteristics of Gender Panembang?
How is it played?

Answer 4

6 or 7 thin metal keys suspended by strings over cylindrical resonators made of bamboo or metal
Played with wooden padded disc mallets.Struck then damped with hands