Musical Instruments of Lowlands of Luzon

It serves as the soprano of the ensemble and plays the melody.

• Bandurria

• Guitar

• Laud

It serves as the alto of the rondalla and has a longer neck than bandurria.

• Bajo de Unas

• Guitar

• Laud

It plays the chords of the melody, intensifying the harmony.

• Octavina

• Guitar

• Bandola

It serves as tenor of the group and plays the descant or countermelody in higher tones.

• Octavina

• Laud

• Bajo de Unas

It is also called as contra bass and it has thick tonal quality and serves as the bass of the ensemble.

• Laud

• Guitar

• Bajo de Unas