Making Bamboo Angklung

This article provides a practical guide to constructing and tuning bamboo angklung. Drawing from hands-on experimentation, Barbara Benary outlines methods for selecting bamboo, cutting and shaping rattles, tuning tubes and tongues, and assembling frames. The discussion emphasizes both the technical challenges and creative possibilities of working with bamboo, while also addressing issues of durability, maintenance, and potential adaptation with alternative materials.