presentation1_rondalla

The rondalla is an ensemble of stringed

instruments played with the plectrum or pick and

generally known as plectrum instruments. 

It originated in Medieval Spain, especially in Catalunya, Aragon, Murcia,

and Valencia.

The tradition was later taken to Spanish America and elsewhere.

That’s Spain

mi amigo!

The word rondalla is from the Spanish ronda, meaning "serenade."

A group of musicians known as comparza who played on stage.

Bands of musicians known as 

murza or murga who begged for alms.

Groups of young men who played and sang

regularly in front of homes.

Hey! We are not

rondallans!

Groups of university musicians known as estudiantina, dubbed “tuna”.

The Filipino instruments are made from indigenous Philippine wood and the plectrum, or picks, are

made from tortoise-shell.

Other stringed instruments composing the standard Filipino rondalla are the bandurria, the laúd, the octavina, the bajo de

uñas or double bass,bass guitar,

Rondalla Instruments..,• And other Filipino-made

instruments modeled and developed after the guitar, just like this…