The Use of Action Research Method in Angklung Training for Elementary School Teachers at SDN Sukasari II

—One effort to preserve the traditional art of angklung is through the world of education, in the world of education the introduction of traditional art angklung already exists from the elementary school level, but some teachers are unable to provide practical experience playing angklung , because teachers in primary schools cannot play angklung . Traditional art is wealth that should be passed on from generation to generation, as is traditional angklung art. Angklung art is one of the well-known traditional arts in foreign countries, but few people care about its sustainability, so for this reason, efforts are needed to keep this traditional art in existence. Therefore, primary school teachers must be equipped with experience and knowledge about the practice of playing angklung through training. Training using action research methods, it is hoped that this method can find the most effective angklung learning methods. This study uses a qualitative method. The learning process starts from the introduction of angklung , how to sound it, until participants are able to play music with angklung , using simple symbol media using fingers, this makes it easier in the angklung training process when compared to just using number notation. It is hoped that more elementary school teachers will be able to play Angklung , so that they can play an important role in preserving traditional Angklung art.