Kolintang a typical musical instrument of the Minahasa (North Sulawesi), which has a base material that is wood that if hit could emits a fairly long and can reach high notes or low temperatures, such as wood egg, bandaran, executions, kakinik or the like (kind of timber rather mild but quite dense and the wood fibers arranged in such a way as to form parallel lines).
The word comes from the sound Kolintang: Tong (low tone), Ting (high tone) and Tang (middle tone). Formerly In the language of the Minahasa area to get people playing kolintang: "Let's Ting Tong Tang" with the phrase "Maimo Kumolintang" and from habit that appears the name "kolintang" for the tools used to play.
At first kolintang consist of only a few pieces of wood are placed above the second row players sitting with feet on the ground, with both legs stretched straight ahead. Over time the player's legs replaced with two banana stems, or sometimes replaced by a rope like arumba from West Java. While the use of the crate starting sesonator Prince Diponegoro was in Minahasa (th.1830). At the time, reputedly equipment and gamelan xylophone part taken by his entourage. The use of kolintang closely related to traditional beliefs of the people of Minahasa, as in ritual ceremonies in connection with the worship of spirits of the ancestors. That is why with the inclusion of Christianity in Minahasa, the existence of such urgency kolintang even almost disappeared completely for ± 100th.
After World War II, then came back kolintang pioneered by Nelwan Katuuk (which make up a ringing tone kolintang according to the composition of universal music.) At first only one with a composition Melody diatonic tones, with tone 2 octave range, and as an accompaniment used tools "string" like a guitar, ukulele and stringbas.
In 1954 kolintang already created 2 ½ octaves (still diatonic). In 1960 had reached 3 ½ octave voice a crotch, naturel, and 1 mol. Basic tone is still limited to three Key (Naturel, 1 mol, and 1 crotch) with a distance of 4 ½ octaves tone of F s. / d. C. And development continues kolintang good music quality equipment, expansion of range of tones, forms crate resonator (to improve the sound), as well as appearance. Currently Kolintang made already reached 6 (six) with chromatisch full octave.
EQUIPMENT & how to play every instrument has a name that is commonly known. The name or term kolintang Music equipment in addition to the above language also has a name by using the language of Minahasa, and to be called complete these instruments amounted to 9 units. But for the professionals, just 6 units appliance is able to play in full. Completeness of the tool as follows:
B - Bas = Loway C - Cello = Cella T - Tenor 1 = Karua - Tenor 2 = Karua Rua A - Alto 1 = Uner - Uner Rua Alto 2 = U - Ukulele = Katelu M - 1 = Ina esa Melody - Melody 2 = Ina Rua - Melody 3 = Ina taweng
MELODY function of the carrier track, can be equated with the melody, guitar, violin, xylophone, or vibraphone. It's just because his voice long enough, then in a cool tone, should be detained by way of thrilling pemukulnya (Rall). Normally using two beaters, one of the other main melody combined with the person singing a duet or trio (if you wear three bats). If there are two melody, then it can be used together for a stronger voice. With so to offset the accompanist (especially for Set Completed) or it could be played by hitting the same tone but with a different octave. Or one of the main melody played songs, the other improvisations.
Together cello melody can be equated with the piano, namely, his right hand on the piano is replaced with a melody, kiki's hand on the piano is replaced with a cello. Left hand holding the bat on the cello no.1 serves as the bass, while the right hand function accompanist (beater No.2 and no.3). Thus the tool is often called the Contra Bas. If played on a cello in the orchestra keroncong function, will be easier when using two paddle alone. Because the function of bat No. 2 and no.3 is already on tenor and alto.
Tenor I & ALTO I Sixth fruit bat can be compared with the six string guitar.
ALTO II & banjo As a ukulele and "choke" in the orchestra keroncong.
ALTO III (Ukulele) In kolintang, this tool as 'cimbal', because of the high-pitched. So bat alto III would be better if not played with the smooth rubberised origin for not covering the melody voice (see the usage instructions contra bass and melody).
Tenor II (Guitar) Same with the tenor I, to strengthen the low-pitched accompaniment.
BASS tool is big size and produces the lowest sound.
ORGANIZATION TOOLS Complete (9 players): Melody - Front middle Bass - Rear left Cello - Right Rear another tool depends wide stage (2 or 3 rows) with respect to the function tool (Tenor & Alto).
BASIC TONE TONE Tone tone in kolintang tool as follows:
C = 1 3 5 Cm = 1 2 5 4 6 D = 2 Dm = 2 4 6 3 5 7 E = Em = 3 5 7 F = 4 6 1 4 5 1 Fm = G = 5 7 2 Gm = 5 6 2 A = 6 1 3 Am = 6 1 3 B = 7 2 4 Bm = 7 2 4
Meanwhile, another chord, which is the development of the chord to the above, such as C7 = 1 3 5 6, it means do tone down a tone then becomes le. So when sounding the three blades and sound elements of the 7th tone in the chord C, then the chord is a C7 chord. Similarly, another chord.
HOW hold the bat / STICK kolintang
Striker holds Kolintang, did not have a default provision, depending on the habits and comfort of the hand against the stick. But generally holding stick kolintang done by: No. 1 Always on the left hand No. 2 In the right hand (between your thumb with index finger) No. 3 In the right hand (between the middle finger to ring finger) - No. 2 for the paddle can be moved freely over and away from 3, in accordance with the accord as desired. And how to hit and adjusted to the beat and rhythm that you want, and each instrument has, according to functions within certain traits accompany a song. At the Bass instrument and equipment Melody generally only use 2 sticks, making it easier and comfortable in the hand. (No numbers above are listed in each respective base of the beater stick kolintang tool)
Basic Technique plays a stick on the bar kolintang appropriate equipment and types of rhythm
Of the many rhythms and songs, some songs as a guide to play a musical instrument kolintang included in this material. Such as: • Sarinande • Hello hello Lapapaja • Bandung • Besame Mucho song song has a different difficulty levels both chord and rhythm. These songs have been fitted to the score and chord / accord to facilitate understanding of musical instruments kolintang.
Similarly, the technique of hitting sticks on the bar kolintang. Because according to diverse rhythms, then to produce a certain rhythm sticks slammed the technique on each instrument is different too. On this matter, given the basic techniques on how to bang stick kolintang. In order to understand the technique requires the knowledge of the price and number of beats in each bar tone. And armed with basic knowledge kolintang play this course, coupled with the talents of individuals, then groups of kolintang music has to play different types of songs with varied levels of difficulty spontaneously
The word comes from the sound Kolintang: Tong (low tone), Ting (high tone) and Tang (middle tone). Formerly In the language of the Minahasa area to get people playing kolintang: "Let's Ting Tong Tang" with the phrase "Maimo Kumolintang" and from habit that appears the name "kolintang" for the tools used to play.
At first kolintang consist of only a few pieces of wood are placed above the second row players sitting with feet on the ground, with both legs stretched straight ahead. Over time the player's legs replaced with two banana stems, or sometimes replaced by a rope like arumba from West Java. While the use of the crate starting sesonator Prince Diponegoro was in Minahasa (th.1830). At the time, reputedly equipment and gamelan xylophone part taken by his entourage. The use of kolintang closely related to traditional beliefs of the people of Minahasa, as in ritual ceremonies in connection with the worship of spirits of the ancestors. That is why with the inclusion of Christianity in Minahasa, the existence of such urgency kolintang even almost disappeared completely for ± 100th.
After World War II, then came back kolintang pioneered by Nelwan Katuuk (which make up a ringing tone kolintang according to the composition of universal music.) At first only one with a composition Melody diatonic tones, with tone 2 octave range, and as an accompaniment used tools "string" like a guitar, ukulele and stringbas.
In 1954 kolintang already created 2 ½ octaves (still diatonic). In 1960 had reached 3 ½ octave voice a crotch, naturel, and 1 mol. Basic tone is still limited to three Key (Naturel, 1 mol, and 1 crotch) with a distance of 4 ½ octaves tone of F s. / d. C. And development continues kolintang good music quality equipment, expansion of range of tones, forms crate resonator (to improve the sound), as well as appearance. Currently Kolintang made already reached 6 (six) with chromatisch full octave.
EQUIPMENT & how to play every instrument has a name that is commonly known. The name or term kolintang Music equipment in addition to the above language also has a name by using the language of Minahasa, and to be called complete these instruments amounted to 9 units. But for the professionals, just 6 units appliance is able to play in full. Completeness of the tool as follows:
B - Bas = Loway C - Cello = Cella T - Tenor 1 = Karua - Tenor 2 = Karua Rua A - Alto 1 = Uner - Uner Rua Alto 2 = U - Ukulele = Katelu M - 1 = Ina esa Melody - Melody 2 = Ina Rua - Melody 3 = Ina taweng
MELODY function of the carrier track, can be equated with the melody, guitar, violin, xylophone, or vibraphone. It's just because his voice long enough, then in a cool tone, should be detained by way of thrilling pemukulnya (Rall). Normally using two beaters, one of the other main melody combined with the person singing a duet or trio (if you wear three bats). If there are two melody, then it can be used together for a stronger voice. With so to offset the accompanist (especially for Set Completed) or it could be played by hitting the same tone but with a different octave. Or one of the main melody played songs, the other improvisations.
Together cello melody can be equated with the piano, namely, his right hand on the piano is replaced with a melody, kiki's hand on the piano is replaced with a cello. Left hand holding the bat on the cello no.1 serves as the bass, while the right hand function accompanist (beater No.2 and no.3). Thus the tool is often called the Contra Bas. If played on a cello in the orchestra keroncong function, will be easier when using two paddle alone. Because the function of bat No. 2 and no.3 is already on tenor and alto.
Tenor I & ALTO I Sixth fruit bat can be compared with the six string guitar.
ALTO II & banjo As a ukulele and "choke" in the orchestra keroncong.
ALTO III (Ukulele) In kolintang, this tool as 'cimbal', because of the high-pitched. So bat alto III would be better if not played with the smooth rubberised origin for not covering the melody voice (see the usage instructions contra bass and melody).
Tenor II (Guitar) Same with the tenor I, to strengthen the low-pitched accompaniment.
BASS tool is big size and produces the lowest sound.
ORGANIZATION TOOLS Complete (9 players): Melody - Front middle Bass - Rear left Cello - Right Rear another tool depends wide stage (2 or 3 rows) with respect to the function tool (Tenor & Alto).
BASIC TONE TONE Tone tone in kolintang tool as follows:
C = 1 3 5 Cm = 1 2 5 4 6 D = 2 Dm = 2 4 6 3 5 7 E = Em = 3 5 7 F = 4 6 1 4 5 1 Fm = G = 5 7 2 Gm = 5 6 2 A = 6 1 3 Am = 6 1 3 B = 7 2 4 Bm = 7 2 4
Meanwhile, another chord, which is the development of the chord to the above, such as C7 = 1 3 5 6, it means do tone down a tone then becomes le. So when sounding the three blades and sound elements of the 7th tone in the chord C, then the chord is a C7 chord. Similarly, another chord.
HOW hold the bat / STICK kolintang
Striker holds Kolintang, did not have a default provision, depending on the habits and comfort of the hand against the stick. But generally holding stick kolintang done by: No. 1 Always on the left hand No. 2 In the right hand (between your thumb with index finger) No. 3 In the right hand (between the middle finger to ring finger) - No. 2 for the paddle can be moved freely over and away from 3, in accordance with the accord as desired. And how to hit and adjusted to the beat and rhythm that you want, and each instrument has, according to functions within certain traits accompany a song. At the Bass instrument and equipment Melody generally only use 2 sticks, making it easier and comfortable in the hand. (No numbers above are listed in each respective base of the beater stick kolintang tool)
Basic Technique plays a stick on the bar kolintang appropriate equipment and types of rhythm
Of the many rhythms and songs, some songs as a guide to play a musical instrument kolintang included in this material. Such as: • Sarinande • Hello hello Lapapaja • Bandung • Besame Mucho song song has a different difficulty levels both chord and rhythm. These songs have been fitted to the score and chord / accord to facilitate understanding of musical instruments kolintang.
Similarly, the technique of hitting sticks on the bar kolintang. Because according to diverse rhythms, then to produce a certain rhythm sticks slammed the technique on each instrument is different too. On this matter, given the basic techniques on how to bang stick kolintang. In order to understand the technique requires the knowledge of the price and number of beats in each bar tone. And armed with basic knowledge kolintang play this course, coupled with the talents of individuals, then groups of kolintang music has to play different types of songs with varied levels of difficulty spontaneously
