Other Visayan blades that require shoulder and back generated power (due to weight, shape and size).

The usage of the Pinuti is best seen in theory and practice in Visayan Martial Arts (FMA) specifically in the disciplines of Balintawak

Despite it being called a "Pinuti" it was in fact also used as an agricultural tool. thus normally the pinuti would be left black and oxidized at times of peace.

The angled throat of the blade and pistol grip makes it easier for users to perform fast wrist and bicep powered slashes compared to--

Normally, a Dabakan which is a 3-4ft Goat-hide drum is used as the backbone percussion for the runs and phrasings of a kulintangan

In this Video however, is a smaller iteration called a Gandang

Tbf this is a fairly new platform ig🤔

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Hiya!

this is a Agung a mala which in M'ranao translates to
"Big Agung"

got to play this +century old gong in MSU-Marawi, Agakhan Museum

Here's a play that I did prod and scoring 4-5 years ago back
The kuglung I used for the intro score was the younger sibling of the lute that I have I have now

Time sure flies

youtu.be/awnQAw1cbFg?...