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Bonang (Reyong) – 12 Pan – Premium – 3 sections

£2,517.00 exc VAT

£3,020.40 inc VAT

Age 7 - 17

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The traditional Reyong is an enormously long instrument, 12 Bonang pans long and so big that it normally never moves from its place in the local Balinese bale (a dedicated canopy under which a Gamelan ensemble would generally reside).

We’ve made a version here that will separate easily into in three sections, each 4 pans long, making it relatively easy to move and to store. It is very easy to put together as the three sections are simply placed side by side.

The pans are tuned to the Balinese Pelog scale and are made from steel and brass. Each of the sections has a hardwood (jackfruit) stand and two ‘pangul’ beaters.

The Reyong can be played by 3 or 4 musicians and, like all Gamelan playing, it requires great teamwork and cooperation to create a fully authentic sound.

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Traditionally the Gamelan Gong Kebyar orchestra is fronted by an enormous 12 pan Reyong played by 4 players.

Thanks to Michael Tenzer for permission to use the following short extract from his excellent book ‘Gamelan Gong Kebyar’, published by Chicago University Press.

The Reyong (also Reong, Riong, and Riyong) extends across the upper registers of the ensemble with twelve kettles stretching from deng, the seventh tone of the Ugal, to dung, the eighth tone of the Kantilan. The four players are ordinarily confined to a limited number of tones ranging from two to four kettles, but depending on the musical context, players may temporarily overlap into a neighbour’s terrain, thereby expanding their range by one or two tones.

The positions are as follows;

  • Penyorog (three kettles: deng, dung, dang)
  • Pengenter (three kettles: ding, dong, deng)
  • Ponggang (two kettles: dung, dang)
  • Pemetit or Petit (four kettles: ding, dong, deng, dung).

They are played using beaters called pangul, two per player, and these are smaller versions of pangul Trompong. The Reyong kettles may be played melodically, on the boss; or agogically, in one of two ways. One is on the lower rim, producing kecek, a sound closely resembling that of the Ceng Ceng (cymbals). The Reyong component of the byar chord is obtained when kettles 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10 and 12 are struck simultaneously. Referred to in terms of the Reyong alone the chord is called byong when allowed to ring. When quickly damped it is known as byot; when fully damped as jet.

How to Play

Traditionally the Gamelan Gong Kebyar orchestra is fronted by an enormous 12 pan Reyong played by 4 players.

Thanks to Michael Tenzer for permission to use the following short extract from his excellent book ‘Gamelan Gong Kebyar’, published by Chicago University Press.

The Reyong (also Reong, Riong, and Riyong) extends across the upper registers of the ensemble with twelve kettles stretching from deng, the seventh tone of the Ugal, to dung, the eighth tone of the Kantilan. The four players are ordinarily confined to a limited number of tones ranging from two to four kettles, but depending on the musical context, players may temporarily overlap into a neighbour’s terrain, thereby expanding their range by one or two tones.

The positions are as follows;

  • Penyorog (three kettles: deng, dung, dang)
  • Pengenter (three kettles: ding, dong, deng)
  • Ponggang (two kettles: dung, dang)
  • Pemetit or Petit (four kettles: ding, dong, deng, dung).

They are played using beaters called pangul, two per player, and these are smaller versions of pangul Trompong. The Reyong kettles may be played melodically, on the boss; or agogically, in one of two ways. One is on the lower rim, producing kecek, a sound closely resembling that of the Ceng Ceng (cymbals). The Reyong component of the byar chord is obtained when kettles 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10 and 12 are struck simultaneously. Referred to in terms of the Reyong alone the chord is called byong when allowed to ring. When quickly damped it is known as byot; when fully damped as jet.

Delivery

We work with a small number of specialist logistic companies to deliver your order quickly and economically. The delivery method varies, depending on your location and the size of the order, as follows:

UK Locations

Orders up to 5kg – Courier 2 to 3 working day delivery. This would typically include books, smaller instruments, percussion baskets and djembes up to 40cm.

Orders over 5kg – Courier, next working day delivery. Most orders are sent this way.

Large orders – Pallet service, 3 to 5 working day delivery. Used for large orders and those with more fragile contents.

Please note:

  1. Above timings are from dispatch date. Time from placing your order will usually be one or two days longer, depending on the order and destination.
  2. Delivery to offshore or Highland addresses may take longer and may cost more than to UK mainland addresses and we’ll quote and agree the costs with you in advance. Please note that in these cases it’s fine to go ahead and place your order, and there’s no obligation on your part until the delivery costs have been quoted and accepted by you.
  3. For some destinations, where a courier service isn’t available, we may send by Royal Mail instead.

International Locations

Orders weighing less than 1kg and not too bulky – Post Office Airmail. This would include books and smaller percussion instruments.

Orders weighing more than about 1kg and large orders – international courier or pallet service. We’ll obtain competitive quotes and agree these with you in advance.

Please note that it’s fine to go ahead and place your international order prior to confirming shipping costs, and that there’s no obligation on your part until the delivery costs have been quoted and accepted by you. Payment for international orders, including shipping costs, is required before dispatch of the goods.

Returns

Please let us know straight away if anything arrives damaged or otherwise in a substandard condition and we’ll be happy to replace it, refund the cost or provide you with an alternative product to your satisfaction. Speed is of the essence here as most courier companies will only accept responsibility for damage in transit if the damage is reported within 24 hours of delivery.

 In the event of damage, please take photographs, including any damage to the packaging, and email these to us ASAP.

Similarly, if an instrument  develops a fault within 12 months of purchase in the course of normal use (though excluding fair wear and tear), please let us know, and we’ll replace it or refund the cost. It’s also very helpful for us to see photos of the issue as this gives us solid information for changing the design, the production method or the packing materials.

But please do contact us before returning any damaged or substandard items. Once we’ve approved their return, please send to:  Drums for Schools Limited, 21 Shaftesbury Avenue, Burton Joyce NG14 5GL 

We really appreciate your feedback in the case of faults (or if you think an instrument could be improved in any way) and we take all such feedback very seriously indeed.

We are very pleased with the product and the service.

Tracy Milne
(Faculty of Expressive and Performing Arts) Bucksburn Academy