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Rondalla Ensemble: Cultural Music Education

The document discusses the rondalla ensemble, which originated in medieval Spain and features stringed instruments played with a plectrum, including the banduria, laud, octavina, guitar, and bass. It provides an overview of the rondalla's history and influence in the Philippines, and outlines the learning objectives and skills required to properly play instruments in the rondalla, such as tuning, correct picking technique, and practicing.

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Rondalla Ensemble: Cultural Music Education

The document discusses the rondalla ensemble, which originated in medieval Spain and features stringed instruments played with a plectrum, including the banduria, laud, octavina, guitar, and bass. It provides an overview of the rondalla's history and influence in the Philippines, and outlines the learning objectives and skills required to properly play instruments in the rondalla, such as tuning, correct picking technique, and practicing.

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UNIVERSITY OF CAGAYAN VALLEY

SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS AND TEACHER EDUCATION

Name of Student: ________________________ Year/Section:__________________


Subject: Rondalla and Instrumentation Teacher: John Lawrence Ambrocio

Module No. 01
Titles: The Rondalla Ensemble
Overview/ Rondalla and Instrumentation is an ensemble of stringed instruments played with the
Introduction: plectrum or pick, which is also known as plectrum instruments. This ensemble
originated in medieval Spain which later taken to Spanish America and the
Philippines in the early times. These stringed Instruments helped preserve traditional
lullabies, love songs “harana” (serenade) and other folksongs, melodies, fiestas and
weddings.
It contributed a big impact to some part of the Philippines especially in preserving the
culture and tradition of the country. Certain styles that were adopted by the natives
were used in performing various cultural music or folk songs in the Philippines. The
performance of this instruments are usually done in campuses as part of the
curriculum not only for proficiency and musical sensitivity but for the aim of
educating students to patronize and promoting local and traditional music. It is also
used in some performances abroad, showcasing its beauty and at the same
introducing Filipino Music, modern or old folk songs.
Learning 1. Discuss and identify the different types and skills in playing Rondalla.
Objectives: 2. Interpret music scores for Rondalla or String Instruments.
3. Perform a specific piece or scaling with chosen Stringed Instrument
Discussion/ The common Rondalla consists of four banduria (14 String lute with a flat back), laud
Analysis: (lute), octavina (small Guitar) one five-or-six string gitara and a four-string bass
guitar. Other stringed instruments composing the standard Filipino Rondalla are the
banduria, the laud, octavina, the twelve string guitar, ukulele, the bajo de unas or
double bass, and the guitarron mexicano. These are made of indigenous Filipino
Desired wood and the plectrum, or picks are made of from tortoise-shell.
Activity:
Activity: Identify the different parts of banduria, ukulele, and guitar.

Skills in Rondalla Playing:


1. Tuning –The process of changing the tension of the strings to a desired pitch
 Bandurria is tuned in perfect 5ths (G, D, A, E, B, F#).
 Guitar, in standard tuning. (E,A,D,G,B,E)
(Exercise : Identify the use of tuning your instrument) Give (3)
Research on the correct posture in playing the available string
instrument.
2. Correct Picking- the plectrum is a triangular –shaped device used for plucking
strings.
- It is usually made of hard plastic but turtle shell is the best material for it
is durable and produces bright and clear tones.
Research on the importance and definition of practicing before playing.

Activity: Apply the following skills in the play.


UNIVERSITY OF CAGAYAN VALLEY
SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS AND TEACHER EDUCATION

Activity: Play “Paru Parong Bukid” 20 Measures only (Resources: Online)

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