Learn the tradition of making and playing the rindik, a traditional bamboo gamelan musical instrument, under the guidance of a Rindik master. The course takes place in the Green Village on the sacred Ayung River surrounded by lush Balinese forest.

Weekdays – 3 hours.

Includes:

• Lunch
• One Rindik instrument

Not including transport – ask Reception for that.

It takes about 45 minutes from Murni’s Houses & Spa.

Book as much in advance as possible – they get booked up.

Email: murni (at) murnis.com or tell Reception.

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The instruments of a Balinese gamelan orchestra are mainly percussive and comprise gongs, metallophones and gong chimes.

In addition, there are drums, flute and lute.

We can arrange lessons for guests staying at Murni’s Houses.

No experience is necessary. Lessons are tailor-made. You can chose your instrument.

1 person alone can do but you may be able to join a class if other people are booked in.

Book as much in advance as possible. Email: murni (at) murnis.com or tell Reception.

We will call the gamelan teacher for you, check availability and reserve the places. The location is only about 5 minutes’ walk away.

You pay them direct. Note that prices can change.   

Balinese Gamelan Lessons                       

January 2020

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Forgotten Songs

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Balinese Flute Lessons.

Balinese Flute Lessons are available for guests staying at Murni’s Houses & Spa.

No experience is necessary.  Lessons are tailor-made.

The Balinese Flute called a suling is a high-pitched flute, difficult to hear above the noise, but essential for the Balinese gamelan orchestra. It is played using a circular breathing technique to produce a constant tone. The player breathes in through his nose and stores the air in his cheeks while blowing air into the instrument.

The flautist is one of the best suling players in the world and lives in Ubud. He performs at countless concerts in Bali and abroad – Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Tokyo, Paris, Washington DC and the USA. He was chosen to entertain the IMF and G20 delegates at their annual meetings in Bali.

He composes and first started making CDS over 11 years ago and has his own recording studio.

We play his music in Tamarind Spa and sell his CDs on line and at the Spa. Here is a song from one of his CDs.

He enjoys teaching and makes all his own flutes.

Learn how to play the suling

You will be able to play something after 1 hour.

1 person alone is fine.

Includes a free CD and coconut drink.

Making a suling

Watch the teacher make a suling and see him perform 2 songs live in his studio.

Minimum of 2 people – but 1 person alone can do it and pay double.

Includes a free CD and coconut drink.

Book as much in advance as possible. Email:  murni at murnis.com or tell Reception.

We will book and check availability. Mornings are better for him. We can arrange transport for a small charge – it’s only about 5-10 minutes’ drive away (depending on the traffic).

Pay direct.    

Balinese Flute Lessons

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