A variety of kubing harps
Playing the kubing
The kubing is a type of Philippine jaw harp from bamboo found among the Maguindanaon and other Muslim and non-Muslim tribes in the Philippines and Indonesia . It is also called kobing (Maranao ), kolibau (Tingguian ), aru-ding (Tagbanwa ), kuribaw (Ibanag and Itawes ), aribao (Isneg ), [ 1] aroding (Palawan ),[ 2] kulaing (Yakan ), ulibaw (Kalinga ), karombi (Toraja ), yori (Kailinese ) or Kulibaw [citation needed ] . Ones made of sugar palm-leaf are called karinta (Munanese ), ore-ore mbondu or ore Ngkale (Butonese ).[ 3]
The kubing is traditionally considered an intimate instrument, usually used as communication between family or a loved one in close quarters. Both genders can use the instrument, the females more infrequently than males who use it for short distance courtship.[ 4]
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Frame
Comb
Laced lamellae
Without resonator
With resonator (mbira )
Cut-out lamellae