Siyad is a Maguindanaon kamamatuan piece traditionally used to create a respectful, balanced atmosphere during gatherings. In some communities, it is also understood to have a protective function, helping to ward off unwanted spirits.
Siyad
To the right are the following notations for the way the Siyad was taught to me.
Notation for the kulintang part is provided in both the Time Unit Box System (TUBS) and a comparable Western musical notation.
Notation for the accompanying instruments will remain in a Western-style format
The notations presented here are simplified representations for academic purposes and performances in practice may vary and are not expected to occur exactly as shown.
All mistakes are my own.
All notation has been reviewed and tested by colleagues from a variety of backgrounds:
including (but not limited to) other musicians, non-musicians, and educators.
All videos on this site are performed by the author on a Sarunay, a Kulintang variant often used by learners.
This piece was taught to me by Ronald Querian.
