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Korea Drums: The Instrument Of Modern Folk Music
Drums have been a part of Korean culture for approximately two thousand years. Paintings from the period of the Three Kingdoms of Korea (57 BCE - 668 CE) still exist that depict drums being used to accompany dancers. Although only two types of barrel drum, or "buk" in Korean, are depicted in those paintings, modern Korean culture boasts over a dozed different types of drums of varying construction, size and sound. In ancient Korea, the drum transcended social barriers and was used by peasants, religious figures and nobility alike. Today, the Korean drum has withstood the test of time and is as omnipresent within the culture as ever.
In Korea, there are two types of undecorated buk used in traditional folk music. The sori-buk, which is used to accompany pansori music, has a tacked head, while the pungmul-buk has a laced head and accompanies pungmul. While pansori music and its drums feature satires and love stories, pungmul music has its roots in the collective labor of farming culture, although today it is also used in political protests. The sori-buk is played with both an open hand and a drumstick simultaneously, while the pungmul-buk is with only a single stick. Both types of music and the drums that go with them can be seen in cultural festivals in modern Korea.
The folk music of Korea, which makes such thorough use of drums, is quite varied. However, its songs are generally simple and bright, although those of certain regions are more complex than those of others. Folk music is still popular in Korea today, posing a striking contrast to the classical court music, which has nearly died out. Today, it can usually only be heard through performances associated with government-sponsored organizations.
Another prominent type of drum in Korea is the janggu, sometimes called seyogo. This instrument, like the talking drum of Africa, is shaped like an hourglass and had heads on both sides. These heads produce sounds of different pitch, although unlike those of its African cousin, once the drum is made, these pitches cannot be altered. When the two sides and pitches are played simultaneously, it can often represent a harmony between opposing or different forces, such as man and woman. This instrument, like the buk, has existed in Korea for at least two thousand years. Historical records indicate that it was used both in the field, like the pungmul-buk, as well as in the royal court of ancient Korea. This variety of use is in keeping with the instrument's flexible nature and potential for complex rhythm. The janggu can be played with sticks, bare hands or both at once.
As previously mentioned, there is a wide variety of drums in traditional Korean music, far beyond the buk and the janggu. The galgo for example, is similar in shape to the janggu, having two heads and mimicking an hourglass, but it is played with two sticks and its heads are thinner. There are also many different kinds of buk, ranging from the jingo, the largest of the barrel drums, to the yonggo, which has a dragon painted on its shell and is commonly used in traditional Korean military music, to the sakgo, a long barrel drum suspended from a wooden frame.
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Victor Epand is an expert consultant for guitars, drums, keyboards, sheet music, guitar tab, and home theater audio. You can find the best marketplace at these sites for drums, buk, Korean drums, janggu , sheet music, guitar tabs, and home theater audio.
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Decoration Ideas for Your Wedding Reception
Major emphasis is put on the wedding ceremony, wedding flowers, bridal accessories and bridal wear. But the wedding is often over in a flash while the reception can last long into the night. Make a good first impression as they enter your reception area for the first time with gorgeous reception decorations.
Location, Location, Location
You can host your reception almost anywhere. Some of the most popular places to hold receptions are churches, halls, restaurants, gardens and mansions. Consider the unique pros and cons your reception location presents when reviewing a reception location. What existing decorations can be used? How will the space function? What will need to be rented or purchased?
By choosing a dynamic reception location, such as a botanical garden, art museum or antebellum mansion, you can reduce or eliminate much of the decorating expense. Lush foliage or architectural details can act as your decorations without another penny being spent.
Focal Points
You can invest less money into wedding decorations by focusing exclusively on focal points. Rather than adding floral swags to every chair, add one large floral arrangement to each table. Create several smaller wedding cakes to be placed at each table, instead of one large one dominating a corner of the room.
Lights, Camera, Action
You can use far fewer wedding decorations if you adequately highlight the ones you have with dramatic lighting. Colored lights or spotlights will direct your guest’s eyes to the areas you have decorated. The undecorated areas will fade into the background.
Think Thematically
Let your theme dictate your wedding decorations. If you are having a beach wedding, use natural beach items such as shells, sailboats and sandcastles to decorate your space. For a childlike feel, you can even use pool toys as wedding decorations.
If your wedding takes place in the winter, sprinkle snowflakes around the tables and drape thousands of twinkle lights from the ceiling. If your wedding is at Christmastime, you can even display decorated Christmas trees, hanging mistletoe and maybe even gingerbread houses on the tables.
Reuse, Reduce, Recycle
You don’t have to have a “green” wedding to take advantage of the advice to reuse, reduce and recycle.
Purchase wedding decorating items you can reuse again or give as gifts to your guests. This can include centerpiece accents, candle holders, champagne flutes or potted plants. After the wedding reception, reuse or re-gift the items.
To reduce on wedding decorations, you can reduce the need for elaborate decorations by choosing an ornate location. At your wedding reception, you can use larger tables, reducing the number of centerpieces and table linens needed.
Finally, recycle your wedding accessories to be used as reception accessories. For example, have your bridesmaids recycle their handheld bouquets as table decorations.
There are many ways to decorate your reception area without breaking the bank. Your goal should be to create a beautiful area for your guests to celebrate your nuptials with you and your new spouse.
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Mary works for one of the leading wedding accessories company, Marilyn's Keepsakes. http://www.marilynskeepsakes.com