YOGYAKARTA - A triangle musical instrument is not very popular in Indonesia. Triangle is included in rhythmic musical instruments or as a tempo controller and accompaniment of songs. The triangle is played by beating and will produce a vibration of the tone.
A triangle musical instrument is triangular in shape and simple. In the shape of the triangle, there is a cut or not fully connected part. This tool material is made of steel. The beatings are made of metal. The triangles are generally about 15-18 cm in size. In one corner there is a hole that functions as a place to tie the handrail.
How to produce the sound of the triangle is quite easy, players just need to hit the bat to the triangle. Triagle players must be able to make the right resonance or sound vibration. But in theory, the tone produced from the triangle is erratic. However, the triangle sound can give a satirical color in the music game. The resulting sound is able to touch the ear.
Not many Indonesians play triangle musical instruments. In Indonesia itself, rhythmic musical instruments are commonly played, such as angklung, gong, saron, kolintang, and other traditional tools.
Then what is the history of triangle musical instruments and how to use them?
The early history of the creators of the triangle musical instrument was not found by the source to know about it. This musical instrument has been played since the 14th century. At that time its shape could be triangle and trapium. This musical device features a loud sound. triangels began to be popular in Europe in the 18th century as a simbal and drum bass.
The triangle musical instrument is played in a classic European orchestra. There are several well-known European musicians who use the triagle on oestras, such as total Van Beethove, Joseph Haydn,skis Amadeus total.
Meanwhile, the triangle musical instrument entered Indonesia was brought by the Dutch. This musical instrument in Indonesia is played in the art of Betawi music. This musical instrument is also played in the Keroncong Tugu orchestra.
The way to play a triangle musical instrument is by hitting. The shape of the triangle is made of steel and the bat is metal. The triangle will emit the sound of mired when beaten.
The triangle instrument is not the main musical instrument, but only an ornamental or filling instrument. The triangle goes off at times or at times. But there is also a time when the triangle goes off more often. The beatings of the triangle adjust to the rhythm and variety of songs.
There are separate rules regarding how to hold the triangle. The wrong way of holding the voice can cause the resulting sound to be less beautiful. How to hold it: the triangle triangle is hung with his left hand, holding his hook. The right hand holds the bat club.
Body parts or triangles should not be held and bumped when played. Touch on the triangel body will affect sound vibrations. Then when the position is comfortable, just hit the inside to emit a loud sound.
The triangle musical instrument serves to provide accompaniment sound in the music orchestra. Triangle is included in the musical instrument. The triangle emits high frequency sounds, making it sound loud in the ears. The ring of the triangle will make the orchestra more attractive, so that beautiful and unique rhythms are created.
Although only as an assistive musical instrument, the way to play the triangle should not be arbitrary. This musical instrument also does not have a tone line. The height and sound of the tone depend on the way the players hit it.
The triangle player must know the rhythm and be able to control the volume to accompany the music appropriately. Sometimes metal sticks as a bat, can be pointed with a wooden stick. The sound produced by the wooden bat sounds calmer and not too loud.
That's the history of triangle musical instruments, how to play, and their functions. How to play the triangle can be said to be very simple and easy. But we must not play it carelessly. A triangle blow must be adjusted to its rhythm and level of busyness in order to produce the right rhythm.
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