A Gamelan Manual is the first comprehensive description of the performance practice of the central Javanese gamelan. Aimed mainly at the many gamelan players in

This book presents an introduction to more than a dozen different types of Balinese gamelan, each with its own established tradition, repertoire and social or r

Gamelan is the first study of the music of Java and the development of the gamelan to take into account extensive historical sources and contemporary cultural t

The Balinese gamelan, with its shimmering tones, breathless pace, and compelling musical language, has long captivated musicians, composers, artists, and travel

Using illustrative examples from a variety of traditions, Benjamin Brinner first examines the elements and characteristics of musical competence, the different