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An Angklung is a pair or trio of bamboo chimes mounted on a frame which can be shaken to produce a delightful sound. Each individual Angklung produces a different note and a set of of several Angklungs are usually played like handbells, one frame per person, so that a melody is passed around a group. Complex compositions can be played with harmonies and intricate melodies.

SOUND WORLD makes sets of 8 Angklungs, usually tuned to a major scale (eg G-A-B-C-D-E-F#-G, with each of the Angklungs playing one of those notes).

The depth and quality of the note is enhanced because each Angklung has three tubes - the same note in three different octaves (eg low G-middle G-high G).
You can also order a set of Angklungs with two tubes per Angklung (eg middle C -high C) which are cheaper

You can order any specific scale: Contact Sound World for details

Additionally SOUND WORLD produces an optional stand that not only gives you a place to store the chimes, but which you can also use to play the Angklungs together. On the stand the Angklungs are tensioned so that they will vibrate back and forth so you can play melodies AND chords.

Here is a sample of three different angklungs played by different players in a group:

Here are samples of the Angklungs played on the stand:

1) a scale, playing each angklung one by one
2) chords, playing combinations of the angklungs

For further details and prices contact Sound World