Traditional Korean Music
Hi everyone ! This week I am learning about different cultures in Asia. I wanted to dive deeper into things we haven't explored yet like Korea. I rarely hear anything about traditional Korean music and their cultures as it is. So I thought it would be cool to cover it, hope y'all enjoy! First thing on my list is a Daegeum, it is a traditional Korean instrument that came from Korean folklore. This folklore claimed this flute to be the harbinger of peace, harmony, and wellness. It is a crosswise flute with a deep buzzing sound. It is constructed of bamboo that is made into two sizes of flutes. The first one is called a Jeong-ak Daegeum, that is 90cm in length, and is mostly used in classical/aristocratic music. Then the smaller second flute is called Sanjo Daegeum, it is about 75cm in length, and mostly played in folk music. The Daegeum outline consists of 8 holes, of which 6 are for your fingers. The top hole is for blowing, and the bottom hole is for tuning. This instrument is...