KAJIAN ORGANOLOGI ALAT MUSIK KECAPAK DI DESA BELITANG 1 KECAMATAN BELITANG KABUPATEN SEKADAU

This writing examines the organology of the Kecapak musical instrument in particular about the structure and manufacturing process is the background of this research. The problem in this research is how the organology and process of making Kecapak musical instruments. The research method used is descriptive in the form of qualitative research. Data collection techniques in this study were observation, interviews and documentation. The data source of this research is Sheikh Husin Bahtib. The data collection tool is the writer as the main instrument. Checking the validity of the data from this study triangulation of sources and techniques of adding observations. Data analysis in this study is to find, compile and conclude. The results of this study on the organology of the Kecapak musical instrument, showed that the Kecapak musical instrument had a skin and Tawang study structure. Shows materials such as wood, leather, rope and iron as well as tools used by carpentry tools. The process of making Kecapak musical instruments is made in the traditional way assisted by machines for smoothing so that the process of making Kecapak musical instruments in Belitang 1 Village, Belitang District, Sekadau Regency is quite complicated, such as forming holes in wood to make Tawang which must be installed and attached to a membrane using iron rings and ropes. The results of this study are expected to be a source of knowledge and preservation of the Kecapak musical instrument.