The kubing is a type of Philippine jaw harp from bamboo found among the Maguindanaon and other Muslim and non-Muslim tribes in the Philippines and Indonesia.

This artifact is the kubing, or mouth harp, and can be found in the Maguindanao province of the Philippines. It is played by both Muslim and non-Muslim tribes in the southern islands and in Indonesia.

2024年6月27日 · In Maranao and southern Mindanao, it’s called kubing. In other areas, like Tagalog regions, it’s known as barmbaw. The kubing is played by placing it between the lips and plucking the end.

The kubing is a jaw harp idiophone that is notably used by several Muslim and non-muslim tribes in the Philippines and Indonesia. This instrument is known as one of the oldest instruments in the world.

The kubing is a mouth-resonated idioglot lamellaphone idiophone (jew’s harp) of the Philippines. This instrument is from the Southern Philippines where it is used in Muslim communities on the island of Mindanao and in the Sulu Archipelago.

2020年6月23日 · It goes by many names: Kubing (Maranao) Ulibaw (Kalinga) Kolibau (Tingguian) Aru-ding (Tagbanwa) Aroding (Palawan) Kulaing (Yakan) Karombi (Toraja) Yori (Kailinese) Traditionally, it’s considered...

A kubing is played with the epidermis side facing the audience. The holding hand firmly holds the instrument with thumb and forefinger opposing each other, very near, but not interfering with the free end of the reed.

2017年5月4日 · A popular instrument that will be easy to bring home is the “Kubing,” or jaw harp. It is made of bamboo and about 25 cm long, so it will be easy to pack. The instrument is played by pressing the mouthpiece to the lips and plucking the end to create a sound.

2022年6月8日 · In Southern Philippines, for the groups found on the island of Mindanao and the Sulu Archipelago, the playing of the kubing or jew’s harp is for courtship and recreation by the younger generation. The instrument is used to mask the poetry being mouthed by the player.

There are varied types of Philippine jaw harps across the islands. In the Southern Philippines, for the groups found on the island of Mindanao and the Sulu Archipelago, the playing of the kubing or jaw’s harp is for courtship and recreation by the younger generation. The instrument is used to mask the poetry being mouthed by the player.