Rajah dan Kujang Sunda

this is the meaning of our traditional weapon, called kujang..
it is better that if you can understand bahasa Indonesia, because the language that describe in this video using bahasa Indonesia

Karinding

Originally karinding is a tool used by the ancestor to repel pests in rice fields are low-decible sound very destructive pest concentration. Because it emits certain, then it is called it as a musical instrument. Not only used for the benefit bersawah, the ancestor played this karinding in traditional rituals or ceremonies. So no wonder if now also used as an accompaniment karinding still reading rajah. In fact, it is said, this karinding used by men to seduce or captivate likeable heroine. If this statement is true then we can guess that karinding, at that time, was a popular instrument among young people up to the girls will give more value to youth who expertly play. Possible existence today such as guitar, piano, musical instruments and modern-popular today.

Some sources state that karinding have existed even before the harp. If the harp has approximately five hundred year old then karinding thought to have existed since the past six centuries. And it turns out karinding was not only in West Java or Priangan alone, but by different tribes or regions in the country, even the various tribes in other nations also have this instrument-just different name alone. In Bali named genggong, Central Java named crawl, karimbi in Kalimantan, and some places in the "outside" named by zuesharp (harp god Zues). And modern musical term used to refer to this karinding as mouth harp (mouth harp). In terms of sound production was not much different, just how to play it just a little different: there are in trim (on vibrate with at sentir), on tap (hit), and some are in drag by using threads. While karinding the level encountered in the Sunda played the way in tap or hit.

The material used to make karinding (in West Java), there are two types: kawung midrib and bamboo. The type of material and type of design forms karinding shows differences in age, place, and gender differences as users. Materials such as bamboo implant is more like a bun, it's for women, because women supposedly keep the plug in a bun. While the men using sheath kawung with shorter size, because they are stored in a regular tobacco store. But also as a place where the distinction made, such as in the eastern Priangan, karinding more use bamboo as the material is a part of life.

Karinding generally measure: 10 cm long and 2 cm wide. However, this measure does not apply absolute; depending on the tastes of the user and the manufacturer-because this measure to some extent will affect the sound produced.

Karinding divided into three segments: the first segment being knocked Karinding place and cause vibrations in the middle segment. In the middle section there is a section of bamboo is cut to vibrate when karindingdiketuk with fingers. And the third segment (far left) serves as a handle.

How to play karinding quite simple, namely, by attaching the middle segment karinding in front of the mouth slightly open, then hit or menyentir far right end of the segment karinding with one finger to "needle" karinding was vibrating intensely. From vibration or vibra "needle" that produced sound diresonansi later by mouth. Sound issued will depend on the oral cavity, breathing, and tongue. Conventionally-according to the narrative Abah Olot-tone or pirigan in karinding play there are four types, namely: tonggeret, gogondangan, rereogan, dan iring-iringan.

And this is colection of other sundanese music called degung, can relaxing your night before sleep...

Title : Dikantun Tugas
( genre: Degung )

Calik dina bangbarung
Anteng ngahurun barung
Nyawang anu ngalangkung
Sedih manah na nguyung

Emut ka sang panutan
ngantun mang bulan bulan
Lami henteu nyeratan
Wartos di medan perang

Nanging nu geulis sabar
Sarta manah na sabar
Pasrah ikhlas tur rela
Jujur sarta satia

Nyanggem lebet manahna
Aduh Engkang iraha
Tepang sakulawarga
Mulih ti medan laga

Abdi nu ngantos ngantos
Mugi pasihan wartos
Nanging Abdi teu ngartos
Engkang alat sajati

Najan urang patebih
Langgeng tetep miasih
Batin tetep pacaket
Sareng nu dipimeumeut

Listening one of the sudanese traditional musik called "Kacapi Suling" Can Made Me Very Relax, for doing my colege task this night.. good evening friends

Ngadangukeun salahsawios musik tradisional sunda namina "Kacapi Suling" tiasa ngajantenkeun simkuring nyantai pisan, kanggo ngalaksanakeun tugas kuliah wengi ieu.. Wilujeung wengi baraya

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Sundanese culture

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What is SUnda??

What is SUnda??
here is i found explanation about it from a site


"" Introduction / History
The Sunda are the largest unreached people group in Indonesia; their homeland is in the province of West Java. The area inhabited by the Sunda is called "Sunda Land". The Sunda live near the Javanese, Banten, Betawi and the coastal Javanese of Kulon. The Sunda are also called Priangan or Parahyangan.

What are their lives like?
For many generations, the Sunda have lived in West Java. Traditionally, the Sunda have been farmers, both for their own needs and for commerce. Due to the fertility of the land, West Java is a great area for farming and plantations. This area has long been known as the "rice basket" of Indonesia. In addition to growing rice, there are also tea plantations, particularly in the mountainous areas. Secondary crops and fruits also grow well and abundantly. The Sunda are famous for their friendliness. They are similar to the Javanese, particularly in the way they dress and the way they farm. The Sunda people place more emphasis on family and openness, whereas the Javanese tend to be more formal and hierarchical. Another difference from the Javanese is that Sundanese have a stronger devotion to Islam. Sundanese people believe that having a Sundanese character (kasundaan) is the best path of life. This character can be summed up as cageur (healthy), bageur (good), beneur (right), singeur (introspective) and pinteur (intelligent). This type of character has been pursued by people of western Java since the days of the Kingdom Salakanagara (130-362 AD). Although they live on the island of Java, the Sunda do not consider where they live to be "Java", but "tatar Sunda" (the land of Sunda), with its own culture. Someone who moves from West Java to Central Java or East Java is said to have moved "to Java." Industrial development and large housing projects have begun to change the Sunda way of life. Many Sunda no longer work as farmers. Many hold influential positions in the government, while others have become competent business people. In Sunda society, there are three authorities with strong influence: (1)the Muslim religious leaders such as teachers, preachers, or worship leaders; (2) the local government officials such as the regent and the regent's staff; (3) the shamans with supernatural abilities and the martial arts teachers.

What are their beliefs?
Almost all Sunda are Muslims. In many areas, Islam is mixed with Sunda traditional customs. The Sunda seek to protect their harmony with the natural world. They do this through traditional ceremonies for spiritual life and through group work for mutual assistance. In the legend of Lutung Kasarung, there is a belief that God incarnated himself in the world to protect humankind. This incarnation is called the dewata (gods and goddesses).

What are their needs?
Statistical data on the inhabitants of West Java shows a high poverty rate. Because of this, the Sunda need help and guidance to raise their standard of living. This can be done by better development of human resources through education and training. There is also a need for agricultural investment and modernization. Another area needing improvement is the development of small to medium-sized businesses.
View Sunda in all countries.""


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Sampurasun

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