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• Curious about Philippine kulintang music?
• Struggling to learn how to play kulintang music?
• Searching for concise resources on Southern Philippine Dance?
Do any of these resonate with you? You love the sound of the kulintang and its connection to Philippine dance, but finding the right resources to learn can be challenging. Instructors and in-person workshops are rare, and online content is often scattered or incomplete.
That’s why we created Kapangagi: Learn Kulintang Music for Southern Philippine Dance—a self-paced online course that provides structured lessons, expert guidance, and deep cultural insights, all in one place.
Curious about Philippine kulintang music and it's connection to dance?
Struggling to learn how to play kulintang music?
Searching for ANY concise resources on Southern Philippine Dance and Music?
finding the right resources to learn can be challenging. Instructors and in-person workshops are rare
Do any of these resonate with you? You love the sound of the kulintang and its connection to Philippine dance, but finding the right resources to learn can be challenging. Instructors and in-person workshops are rare, and online content is often scattered or incomplete.
Kapangagi (kah-pahng-AH-gi) means “to learn” in the Maguindanao language of the Philippines.
Whether you’re a performer of Philippine music and dance, a musician looking to expand your repertoire, or simply curious about the kulintang ensemble and this style of music, this self-paced online course provides structured lessons, expert guidance, and deep cultural insights, all in one place.
In this series, will take you on an unforgettable journey as you learn to play music and learn dance basics from the peoples of Maguindanao, Maranao, and Sulu Archipelago.
Made possible through the Living Cultures Grant Program, a program of the Alliance for California Traditional Arts (ACTA).
Who is this course for?
• Musicians
• Dancers
• Performer of Filipino Cultural Music and Dance
• Leader or Coordinator for student-organized Filipino Cultural Show.
• Teacher looking for material to share about Filipino Culture and Arts.
Any - learning about Filipino Culture in general
Imagine Playing Kulintang Music with Confidence
Picture yourself skillfully playing the kulintang, understanding the rhythmic patterns, and appreciating the cultural significance behind every beat. Whether you’re a performer, musician, or cultural enthusiast, this course will help you develop real skills while preserving a rich musical tradition.
Learn from Experts in Philippine Kulintang Music
This course is created by dedicated practitioners of Southern Philippine music and dance, ensuring authenticity and accuracy in every lesson. We bring years of experience in performance, teaching, and cultural preservation to guide you every step of the way.
What is a Kulintang?
The kulintang is the main melodic instrument that consists of 8 small knobbed gongs laid horizontally across a long wooden stand. Kulintang music is performed in various social contexts - for entertainment, celebration, community events, competition, courtship, weddings, as well as for healing rituals.
What instruments are in a Kulintang Ensemble?
The kulintang ensemble includes a variety of gong, drum, and percussive instruments.
Every region throughout the Southern Philippines has their own distinct set of instruments for their gong-chime ensembles.
About the Music and Peoples of the Southern Philippines
The Philippines is inhabited by more than 182 ethnolinguistic groups. In this series, we’ll explore the music traditions of groups from the Mindanao Region, including: Maguindanao, Maranao, and the Sulu Archipelago.
Learn the melodies and movements of the Southern Philippines
What you will get in our series
In this 3-part video series we will focus one video each on each region:
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Maguindanao
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Maranao
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Sulu Archipelago
total: 11 musical pieces video instruction on music and dance
Each video features: ("You will learn..." each point can be illustrated as a graphic like below)
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single video instruction on music and dance, each instrument, techniques, patterns associated with each group
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covering the background and history of each region
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you will learn the music pieces of each region
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full ensemble performances of each piece
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and the dances that accompany them
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a breakdown of instruments included in each regional ensemble
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a breakdown of melodies and rhythms for each instrument, techniques
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teach you dance basics that accompany the musical pieces that you've learned
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Access to member website, where you can view programs
24/7 - learn at your own pace
Member exclusives:
Connect with teachers/resources. Online workshops
Percentage of money will be going to support native practitioners.
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What you'll learn
Maranao
In this video you will learn:
• a brief background of the Maranao culture
• what instruments make up a Maranao kolintang ensemble
Music Pieces include:
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Kanditagaonan - learn the melodies, rhythms, and lyrics of this children's piece
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Kolintang melody
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Agong patterns
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Dabakan patterns
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Babandil patterns
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Kasingkil - all female ensemble traditionally performed by an onor
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Kolintang melody
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Agong patterns
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Dabakan patterns
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Babandil patterns
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Dance Basics for:
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Kasingkil: 3 version
Maguindanao
In this video you will learn:
• a brief background of the Maguindanao culture
• what instruments make up a Maguindanao kulintang ensemble
Music Pieces include:
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Sagayan - processional dance to bring forth good spirits for a festive occasion
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Agong a tambor patterns
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Tambul patterns
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Binalig - high improv; advanced
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Kulintang melody
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Agong patterns
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Dabakan patterns
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Babandil patterns
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Gandingan messages
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Dance Basics for:
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Sagayan
Sulu Archipelago
In this video you will learn:
• a brief background of the Sulu Archipelago's cultures
• what instruments make up a kulintangan ensemble
Music Pieces include:
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Lisag Panagnaan -
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Kulintangan melody
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Tambul patterns
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Agong patterns
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Solembat patterns
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Tungkil (piece for Pangalay)
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Kulintangan melody
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Tambul patterns
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Agong patterns
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Solembat patterns
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Dance Basics for:
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Igal
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Pangalay & Pangasik (male)
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