The designing and development of gendang kecapi as bamboo-based musical instruments on eco-tourism activities

This paper was developed to reveal the finding of studies related to musical heritage of Malay-based bamboo. The study was conducted in several districts in the state of Kelantan such as Tanah Merah, Pasir Puteh and Pasir Mas. The data was obtained via a series of interview with a bamboo traditional musician. The finding shows that there are several types of bamboo-based musical instruments that are almost extinct in Kelantan. Among the musical instruments are the gendang kecapi, the serunai, Kertok Buluh, the instrument music can duplicate voice kijang, burung wak-wak, rusa, burung sitar, napoh or kancil and ayam hutan. All of these musical instruments are almost extinct and are no longer recognized by a new generation. From this study, the findings also show that the development of bamboo-based musical instruments has high potential to stimulate the growth of eco-tourism activities in Malaysia. In this regard, this paper will explore and reveal the findings of this study so that bamboo-based musical instrument will be known to all future generations. It’s also can be used as one of the most exciting eco-tourism activities through organizing workshop to making bamboo-based musical instruments.