Conserving and Advancing the Cultural Transmission of Gong Ensembles in Sabah, Malaysia via Digital Technology

This research was conducted to comprehend the music culture and the art of the Gong ensemble in Sabah, Malaysia, which is transferred and acquired throughout generations through informal or non-formal learning methods.This research examined both the technical and artistic dimensions of the Gong ensemble for teaching and learning in formal educational institutions utilizing digital technologies.This research employed both qualitative and quantitative methods, utilizing questionnaires and semi-structured interviews for data collection, which were analyzed using a descriptiveanalytic methodology.The data has been organized into an interactive multimedia courseware and evaluated by an expert.The results indicated that the created materials exhibit great usability and appropriateness for usage in formal educational institutions.