Tembang Cianjuran

Currently, Song Cianjuran often be an integral part of an art show at events for the community welcoming guests Sunda, such as weddings or circumcisions. Sekar voice strains (sinden) that melodious harp and flute accompaniment instruments create an atmosphere more graceful, polite, solemn and full of hospitality. So that the guests who come will surely drifting on the existing atmosphere. If said Tembang Cianjuran is music that has a color Sundanese music was so enchanting, elegant, soft and smooth. It is indeed very closely related to the development of embryo and Tembang Cianjuran.

Art Song Cianjuran born from the copyright sense, and intention Bupati Cianjur IX, R. Aria Kusumaningrat Duke (1834-1861), or more often known as "through Pancaniti". But in subsequent upgrades are the result of his creation, aided by the artist dalem Pancaniti districts, namely: Rd. Natawiredja, AEM and Maing Buleng. This is the third person who was granted permission to disseminate Dalem Pancaniti Cianjuran songs.

At RAA Prawiradiredja II reign (1861-1910), art Tembang Cianjuran refined rules. With the added accompaniment of harp and flute sound, it gives birth to Tembang Cianjuran known until recently.

Cianjuran song was originally a music filled the prestige of the nobles. Therefore, the presence of Tembang Cianjuran originally intended for officials or high-class society. And because it is also where her performance is always in-marquee marquee district. Usually used for formal occasions welcoming guests regents or official ceremonies of national holidays.

However, in the growth and development along with the various changes that occur in society Tembang Cianjuran the community has become so familiar. Cianjuran songs previously only be enjoyed by the nobility, developed into a music that is rooted in the populist tradition. Now, Song Cianjuran very easily found in the wedding party-Cianjur communities (Sunda).

Cianjuran Tembang lovers are not as many other art forms, such as pop music. But enthusiasts and connoisseurs Tembang Cianjuran significant. Some artists Tembang Cianjuran develop an unlimited again on Kacapi Song Flute Flute Cianjuran but also Kacapi Cianjuran Pop.

Although the storm swallowed modernization Tembang Cianjuran including artistic types who still get a positive response from the global community, his presence was well received by all parties. Both local and international communities to participate this Sundanese cultural heritage preservation. The proof, until now still met many foreign students who seriously study the art Tembang Cianjuran. Some of them are students from the United States, Norway, Europe, Japan and other Asian countries.

Learning the Art Sunda Song Cianjuran is not too difficult, even though not as easy to learn Sundanese Art Angklung example. The degree of difficulty to learn Tembang Cianjuran depend on grade or level as they try to play the instrument. A beginner who has never played a musical instrument at all flute lute songs Cianjuran roughly it will take 3-6 months to play the type of music desired.

It was not quite fit if someone just learning how to play instruments and singing Tembang Cianjuran only. Because of this art has a cultural richness that is saved. One is content stored on the meaning behind the poem-poem. In each poem the poetry-lovers can find a singer wisdom (wisdom vocals) form the harmony of nature, balance, humility, compassion, etc. policy. Cianjuran Tembang enthusiasts are required to disclose the messages stored in the content of his verse. Cianjuran song has become distinctive in the middle of frenzied pop culture is increasingly globalized.

Cianjuran song is very strong cultural identity. It would be very unfortunate if the younger generation began to leave this art. In the midst of this nation lost its identity crisis, there is a question worthy of mention: If the foreign person with serious learning Cianjuran Sunda Song, was there any reason for the younger generation to leave?.