Jenis dan Aplikasi Suling Sunda dalam Karawitan

Abstract

The flute is an important instrument in Sundanese music played by blowing, made from various types of bamboo such as Tamiang, Irateun and Bunar bamboo. This instrument is used in various Sundanese arts such as Sundanese song cianjuran, kawih wanda anyar, and classical degung. The development of suling organology, including the addition of tone holes, has provided musical flexibility and variety but also increased the complexity of playing. The method used in this research is qualitative with an ethnographic approach. The focus of this research is the creative process of practicing Sundanese flute artists in using these types of flutes in various Sundanese musical performances. Data collection was conducted using observation, in-depth interviews, literature study and documentation. The results of the study include a description of the types of Sundanese flutes and the application of Sundanese flutes in various Sundanese art performances as well as the creative process of flute artists in utilizing organological innovations in Sundanese flutes.