ABSTRACT

This study aims to describe stambul II singing style in the Muntilan Keroncong Putra Kasih Orchestra by using proper vocal techniques. The research method for this study is descriptive qualitative method. The data sources were obtained from experts and singers mastering stambul II singing style. The data was obtained through the process of observation, interviews and documentation. The data analysis was undertaken in four stages: analysing the data collection, data reduction, data presentation and drawing conclusions or data verification. The results showed that in singing stambul II songs in the Muntilan Keroncong Putra Kasih Orchestra, the singers have not yet acquired mastery of the vocal techniques. Those vocal techniques include breathing, intonation and articulation. The styles used in singing stambul II were recetative or rall, cengkok, luk, gregel, embat and nggandul.