Javanese gamelan usually consists of Gong, Kendang, Gambang, flute and zither. Gamelan is the music that is created from an alloy gong sounds, kenong and other Javanese musical instruments. Rhythm of the music is soft and reflects the harmony of life of the Javanese will soon greet and soothe the soul was heard.Gamelan, Orchestra a la Java
Gamelan music is definitely not a stranger. Its popularity has penetrated every continent and has created a new musical blend of jazz-gamelan, gave birth to the institution as a learning space and gamelan music expression, has produced famous gamelan musicians. Gamelan music can now be enjoyed in many parts of the world, but Yogyakarta is the most appropriate place to enjoy gamelan it since you can enjoy the original version.
Growing in Yogyakarta Gamelan Gamelan Java is, a different form of gamelan Balinese gamelan or Sundanese gamelan. Javanese gamelan has a softer tone and slow, in contrast to the lively Balinese gamelan and Sundanese gamelan very lilting voice and flute dominated. The difference is reasonable, since Java has a view of life that is expressed in the rhythm of gamelan music.
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