Challenges of Teaching Sound Studies that Include Preservation Issues in Malaysia

Pratuokng: The Borneo bamboo zither of Bidayuh Sarawak

“…The examination of any patterns or distinctive features in the pitch ratios that might affect how scales or enharmonic connections are perceived is also encouraged by this analysis. As a result, this comparative analysis clarifies the harmonic subtleties that exist between Musib's (Musib 2014) and the author's pratuokng, highlighting both characteristics that are similar and those that are particular to each bamboo tube zither's specific tonal profile. The observed difference in sustain between the drum and the strings on the bamboo tube zither suggests that the drum's tonality is less prolonged compared to the sustained output of the strings.…”

“…String 1, 2, 3A and 5 showed very distinct fundamental frequency. It is evident from the comparison of Musib's (Musib 2014) and the author's performance that the two instruments have similar pitches, namely Ab3 and Ab4. Still, differences emerge in the distinctive pitches that each present.…”

“…In general, the individual tunings vary according to singers or other participating instruments. The typical interval between both strings are critical (Musib 2014). Table 2 shows the sound representation of a single pratuokng and its pitch from Musib (Musib 2014).…”

“…The typical interval between both strings are critical (Musib 2014). Table 2 shows the sound representation of a single pratuokng and its pitch from Musib (Musib 2014).…”

“…The instrument's ability to reproduce sound was considered for each string. The main characteristics in making the pratuokng are the bamboo tube diameter, length between nodes, and thickness of the bamboo (Musib 2014). The length of the bamboo tube in this pratuokng is 60 cm while the mallet length is 21 cm and made of wood.…”