16 articles in this issue
Seow Phing Lee, C. H. Raymond Ooi, Ku Wing Cheong
The study analyses the manifestation of structural change from the Bach Violin Chaconne (BWV1004, c.1720) to the Bach-Busoni piano transcription (c.1897). This article explores the use of two-dimensional music abstraction for vertical (pitch height) and h... see more
Clare Suet Ching Chan, Zaharul Lailiddin Saidon
This article provides a critical reflection on the participatory approach methodology and the collaborative creation approach used in an advocacy project to sustain the musical heritage of the indigenous Semai community in Malaysia. These approaches were ... see more
Joko Daryanto, Rustopo Rustopo, Bambang Sunarto
Gendhing Panembrama was a creative and innovative product when Paku Buwana X reigned in the Negari Surakarta. Gendhing Panembrama emerged when the Dutch East Indies government imposed restrictions on political and economic activities in Karaton Surakarta.... see more
Dinny Devi Triana, Rivo Panji Yudha
Motor skills integrate physical functions and coordination between the brain as a center for information and control through visual activities (reading) and tactile (writing) movement symbols. Symbols and motion codes are found in labanotation, so the abi... see more
Asep Saepudin, Ela Yulaeliah
This paper aims to describe the Jaipongan drumming strokes in Lagu Gedé. Lagu Gedé is a type of song in Sundanese Karawitan that has a large embat (rhythm). This song includes a dish of drums vocals accompanied by gamelan pelog-salendro with characteris... see more
Eko Raharjo, Soesanto Soesanto, Tjetjep Rohendi Rohidi, Udi Utomo
This study was devoted to investigating the preservation of gambang Semarang music through the enculturation process comprehensively. Two basic strategies were employed in examining research problems: using theoretical approaches in traditional music, pre... see more
Rini Maulina, Setiawan Sabana, Nuning Yanti Damayanti, Teddi Muhtadin
Indung means mother in Sundanese. Indung in Sundanese culture is found in Paribasa, Babasan, Carita Pantun, Waditra (Sundanese traditional musical instrument), traditional ceremonies, and others. The word indung, which is found in almost all elements of S... see more
Aris Setiawan
This research aims to determine the historical construction of criticism and propaganda formed in Kidungan Jula-juli performance in each era. Kidungan is a song in the Gending Jula-juli in East Java. The musical text presented in the song seems to be open... see more
Yong Peyee, Cheong Ku Wing, Poon Chiew Hwa
The outbreak of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has contributed stress to many people around the world due to fear and anxiety. Other than health issues, it has threatened the overall economy and influenced a drastic change of lifestyle. The purpose o... see more
Widodo Widodo, Bagus Susetyo, Susan Walton, William Appleton
The present work explores the implementation of kupingan method in the karawitan music training process to foreign participants with written tradition background. Moreover, it aims to identify, analyze, and elaborate the strength and weaknesses of kupinga... see more
Susilo Pradoko, Maria Goretti Widyastuti, Fu'adi Fu'adi, Birul Walidaini
This research aims to unveil the types, size, figures, and functions of musical instruments carved as reliefs of Kalasan Temple as a way to revitalize the music from the 8th century. This research implements heuristic methods with Panofsky's iconology ana... see more
Hery Supiarza, Irwan Sarbeni
This study aims to examine the ability of ‘Z Generation’ students to interpret poetry. The z generation lives in the digital technology era where they tend to possess liberal and intelligent character. Poetry was chosen since this literature type has ... see more
Dian Herdiati, Dani Nur Saputra
Extracurricular arts programs are an integral part of instilling character qualities in students. This research aimed to map out the constraints to extracurricular arts in elementary schools in Indonesia. To achieve the goal, this research looks at govern... see more
Eny Kusumastuti, Tjetjep Rohendi Rohidi, Hartono Hartono, Agus Cahyono
Jaran Kepang Semarangan is a community based art product. It is a product that has existed in between generations. This research reviews community-based art education as a means to transfer the culture of Jaran Kepang performance. This research is qualita... see more
Sumasno Hadi, Sulisno Sulisno
Technological developments in society and their social practices contribute to the popularity of folk songs. In this regard, this study aims: (1) to analyze the form of popular Banjar song music, and (2) to analyze the discourse and culture-media context ... see more
Frahma Sekarningsih, Agus Budiman, Gaung Rizki Gustiaji
This study intends to develop and design a web for dance learning for high school students. This design-based research focuses on two problems, namely (1) the concept of a dance website design which is expected to be suitable for use as a medium for learn... see more