Learning traditional music has become one of the attractions for many indigenous cultures. Creating a distinctive value that is different for each region by highlighting its unique culture. One of the signature instruments that are commonly known by many in Indonesia is Gamelan.
A Traditional ensemble of Indonesian Javanese, Sunda and Balinese music, mainly composed of percussion instruments. With the increasing trends of pop music, Gamelan’s popularity started to decline, especially amongst the youth.
Now, Gamelan can be found performed for formal and informal traditional Indonesian rituals and other modern activities. Many Indonesian musicians also create arrangements of pop music and traditional sound of gamelan, making its way known globally.