NOBAT: THE ROYAL SOVEREIGNTY

NOBAT is one of the Malay art heritage that has remained until now. In Malaysia, NOBAT is the music that played in the palace as Royal Malay performing arts. Among the states that still maintain Malay music NOBAT is Perak, Kedah and Terengganu. NOBAT music is a kind of Royal band played only in the palace and its musicians are made up of just a few people. Usually, NOBAT players will be passed on from generation to generation. In ancient times, NOBAT was known only to the locals who lived near the NOBAT area to be performed. Whereas outsiders do not know much about NOBAT music. NOBAT has some special privileges. Among these are NOBAT only played during certain ceremonies in the palace such as coronation ceremony, welcoming newborns to the palace and more. In addition, there are some restrictions that should be followed when NOBAT music is to be played. The word NOBAT comes from the Persian language which uses the word "Naubat" to mean nine types. The unique feature is that to this day, no specific musical notes have been written for NOBAT songs, and the musicians called ORANG NOBAT just listen and memories every song that is passed down from generation to generation. Originally, NOBAT usually performed every day, in the mornings and evenings during royal wedding ceremonies, in the evenings during the fasting month and every Thursday evening at the palace.