Pong lang

The pong lang (Thai: โปงลาง, rtgs: ponglang, Thai pronunciation: [pōːŋ.lāːŋ]) is a log xylophone from the Isan region of northeast Thailand.

The pong lang has 12 wooden bars that, with a strong rope, are tied together in a row at each end. The instrument can be played solo or in an ensemble. The pong lang is used for all kinds of occasions, especially for festivals and ceremonies.

The instrument is generally played by two players, who each use two hardwood sticks. Its shape is like a xylophone consisting of 15 wooden bars strung together with a strong rope at each end. The lower pitch end is attached to a post or part of a tree and other is hooked to the player's toe or another material. The two performers sit on either side, one playing the melody, the other playing drone accompaniment. The pong lang has no standard size.

External links

• Pong lang page

See also

• Ranat
• Ranat thum
• Ranat ek lek
• Ranat thum lek
• Traditional Thai musical instruments
• Luntang
• Amadinda
• Akadinda

Traditional Thai musical instruments
String	Plucked Chakhe Krachappi Sueng Phin Phin pia Hai song Bowed Saw duang Saw u Saw sam sai Salo Struck Khim
Wind	Flutes Khlui Khlui lib Khlui phiang aw Khlui u Wot Oboes Pi Pi nai Pi nok Pi klang Pi chawa Pi mon Pi chanai Pi o Pi chum Pi so Free-reed pipes Khaen
Percussion	Drums Glong khaek Glong songna Glong yao Glong thad Thon rammana Taphon Glong thap (Thap) Glong Chatri Taphon Mon Glong Malayu Xylophones Pong lang Ranat Ranat ek Ranat thum Ranat ek lek Ranat thum lek Ranat kaeo Gongs Khong wong yai Khong wong lek Khong Mon Khong Mon wong yai Khong Mon wong lek
Others	Ching Chap Krap Mong