How to Play TOPENG

Offline Lesson Module for this topic is also available for download here:

Module B_Topeng_Gendang.pdf

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How to Play Topeng with Gendang

Let's listen to how the full song is played by Gangsapura...

Topeng Music Sheet

Song Background

A tale about two masked characters portraying the scene of Raden Menteri persuading Raden Puteri. Pushing and shoving in a short scuffle between them occurs and they almost get into an actual fight, but then Raden Menteri attempts to comfort and persuade Raden Puteri, and she eventually accepts.

Playing Topeng with Gendang

Playing Line by Line

1st line:

2nd line:

3rd line:

4th line:

Playing the full song with and without a metronome ( 80 bpm )

Topeng Tutorial Video

Now let's watch the tutorial on how to play Topeng on Gendang.

The link for the full syllabus playlist can be found here.