Originating in the royal courts of Indonesia, each gamelan ensemble is one of a kind and can consist of thick-keyed metallophones, rows of hanging gongs and kettle gongs, drums, xylophones, and more. Celebrated gamelan artist Mas Midiyanto visited MIM to play the instruments on display at our Indonesia Gamelan exhibit, including this gambang (xylophone) decorated with dragon, flower, and leaf motifs. | Musical Instrument Museum - MIM

Tight arrangments, layer building and great technique all on show in this superb Gamelan Percussion performance from Indonesia | African Drumming