This study aims to reveal the meaning of music notation writing of gitar tunggal Lampung Pesisir written by Imam Rozali. Imam is a gitar tunggal player who wrote his technique and playing style in notation symbols. This article uses a case study research design with pattern matching techniques (Yin, 2018). Data were collected through observation, interviews, document analysis, and audio recordings. A series of tests were carried out on the notation and other supporting information to improve the validity of the data. Laboratory analysis was carried out to describe signs, interpret symbols, and compare Western musical notation. As a result, (1) the music notation written by Imam Rozali is a musical expression used as a medium for remembering; (2) the writing of Imam Rozali’s musical notation constructs his musical identity as a Gitar tunggal Lampung Pesisir player; (3) Imam Rozali’s music notation symbolizes an indigenous style which has its concept of gitar tunggal music; (4) Imam Rozali tries to add value to his musical identity among gitar tunggal players because the notation is a symbol of intellectuality.
Tradition is born from a society that has a cultural identity. Ngadu beduh is a form of representation of the cultural products of the people of Tangerang, Banten, which are full of local cultural values as the cultural identity of the supporting communities. Ngabedug and ngadu drum (dexterity competition to play drum musical instruments) can not only be interpreted as a musical repertoire, but behind it can reflect the values of local wisdom which form the basis of behavior for the people of Tangerang Banten, which are well known for their strong foundations of Islamic teachings. The purpose of this study is to examine more deeply the traditional activities of Ngadu Bedug as a cultural identity for the people of Tangerang, Banten. This qualitative research uses a cultural anthropology approach with data collection techniques through interviews and observations. Interview activities were carried out on religious leaders, the community, boarding school administrators, and Ngabedug players. The results show that the Ngadu Bedug tradition is closely related to the activities of the Muslim community which are carried out in commemoration events of the Islamic religion such as welcoming the holy month of Romadhon and Idhul Fitri. This cultural habit is carried out as an expression of gratitude for the Musilm community in welcoming and celebrating Islamic holidays. This research was conducted as a form of strategic steps forward in maintaining, preserving and developing the Nabedug tradition amid the influence of increasingly advanced and modern global cultures.
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