Interlocking rhythms were defined as rhythms that are superimposed on each other. Usually, interlocking rhythm can be found in Balinese music. However, some music students do not realize the existence of interlocking rhythms in the music they play, especially in traditional music. For example, interlocking rhythm can happen when Gendang Ibu and Gendang Anak play together with different rhythmic patterns. Therefore, this research paper provides some information and reference to the students regarding interlocking rhythms between Gendang Ibu and Gendang Anak, which are rarely founded nowadays. At the same time, it will help musicians to master playing different kinds of rhythmic patterns and apply those skills in modern music. Keywords: traditional music; Gendang Silat; Qualitative; Phenomenology eISSN: 2398-4287 © 2022. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by E-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open-access article under the CC  BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer-review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behavior Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioral Researchers on Asians), and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behavior Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v7iSI9.3949

Makyung is a Malay dance theatre that developed in the state of Kelantan in Malaysia. An oral tradition handed down from teacher to student ('disciple'), the music of Makyung is traditionally not notated and usually learned 'by ear'. This teaching-learning approach can be time-consuming and less effective for the modern classroom, where students are expected to learn and perform many different styles and genres of music in a relatively short period. Currently, there is also an absence of a technique book on the teaching and learning Pergendangan Kelantan (Kelantanese Drumming) in Makyung. This study explores how to notate Pergendangan Kelantan in Makyung based on the drumming technique of two instruments: Gendang Ibu and Gendang Anak with Tetawak. This study aims to notate Pergendangan Kelantan using western notation. This notation will likewise fill in as a significant aspect of the endeavour to document Pergendangan Kelantan in Makyung. Without documentation, the knowledge will perish when the teacher passes away. One standard piece from the repertoire is selected in this study. The piece is determined based on its simple form and rhythmic pattern. The Western notation will be the method to notate each sound produced by the Gendang Ibu, Gendang Anak, and Tetawak. There will also be a few compositions of short exercises that can be used as a warm-up or practice guide.