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Gugak is a mobile application that let’s you play the traditional Korean musical instruments, such as Gayageum

25 String Gayageum

by CATS

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Gugak is a mobile application that let’s you play the traditional Korean musical instruments, such as Gayageum. Gugak uses real instrument sound and various tonal tuning settings, allowing you to experience the enthusiastic Korean music!

App Details

Version
1.2
Rating
(2)
Size
51Mb
Genre
Music Education
Last updated
May 29, 2013
Release date
February 28, 2013
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Gugak is a mobile application that let’s you play the traditional Korean musical instruments, such as Gayageum. Gugak uses real instrument sound and various tonal tuning settings, allowing you to experience the enthusiastic Korean music!

Gayageum is a typical Korean string instrument. Its origin is traced back to the period of three kingdoms, whose chronicles reported that Gaya’s King Kasil ordered a famous musician, Uruk, to create it. As the kingdom of Gaya dwindled in power, Uruk moved and brought the instrument to Silla. From there, it expanded as a popular musical instrument throughout Korean history—unified Silla, Goryeo Dynasty, and Jogeon Dynasty periods—and is still played today. The instrument can be classified into two types of genres: Jeong-ak (court music) and San-jo (folk music).

25-Stringed Gayageum
This is another modified form of the gayageum, in which the number of strings increased from the original 12 to 25. Like the 18-stringed gayageum, the strings are made of nylon. Playing the instrument requires extensive technique, and performers use both hands across a wider range.

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This work was supported by ministry of culture, sports & tourism - Grant funded by the Korean Government(Korea Creative Contents Agency-2012-HE1405-No.R2012030134)

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