The Rondalla is a Filipino string band made up of various stringed instruments. It typically includes the banduria, laud, octavina, guitar, and bajo de unas. The banduria plays the melody with its 14 strings tuned to specific notes. The laud and octavina provide counterpoint with their 14 lower-tuned strings. The guitar is often used for strumming or plucking rhythm. The bajo de unas, with its 4 or 6 thick strings, plays the bass part of pieces.