BANDMATE Samulnori

Korean rhythms at your fingertips BANDMATE Samulnori introduces the sounds of four Korean percussion instruments: kkwaenggwari (small gong), janggu (hourglass drum), buk (barrel drum), and jing (large gong). PLAY AND EXPLORE Tap the instruments, explore both heads of the janggu, and try motion playing on supported devices. PRACTICE TRADITIONAL RHYTHMS Discover 18 jangdan rhythm presets, including gutgeori and samchae. Explore vocal rhythm syllables and reference notes inside the app. BUILD YOUR OWN ENSEMBLE Record and layer instrument tracks in the looper. Adjust tempo and track volume, then share your loop as an audio file. LEARN ABOUT SAMULNORI Read about the instruments, rhythmic cycles, and cultural background of this Korean percussion tradition. For iPhone and iPad. No account required. No ads or in-app purchases. Sound credits: National Gugak Center (Korea Open Government License Type 1), Korea Copyright Commission’s Gongumadang (CC BY), and Karoryfer Samples Big Rusty Drums (CC0). Full credits and licenses are available in the app.