The aim of this study is to understand and explain the implementation process of ensemble learning of the same type in class VII.1 of SMP Negeri 43 Padang. This research falls into the category of qualitative research using descriptive methods. The researcher themselves serve as the main instrument in this study, supported by writing tools and a camera. Data is obtained through literature review, observation, interviews, and documentation. The data analysis process includes data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions from the data. At the planning stage, the teacher prepares learning tools according to the independent curriculum included in the teaching module. At the implementation stage of the same ensemble, the teacher uses lecture, question and answer, practice, and demonstration methods. The learning media used by the teacher includes the melodica and the score for the song "Kambanglah Bungo". At the assessment stage, the teacher conducts diagnostic and formative assessments. In the practical assessment of the melodica ensemble, many students experience difficulties, especially in reading the score, fingering techniques, and maintaining the tempo. Furthermore, the lack of enrichment and remedial measures during the assessment process impacts students' development, both for those who have not achieved competencies and those who have already understood them.

This study aims to describe the implementation of similar ensemble music learning in class X AKL SMK Negeri 1 Painan. A type of qualitative research with a descriptive approach. The main instrument in this study is the researcher himself who is assisted by supporting instruments such as stationery, paper, and mobile phones used to record and to take audio visual images. Data collection techniques are carried out by means of literature study, observation, interviews and documentation. The description process begins by examining the data carried out by selective selection. Then the data is displayed in descriptive form and composed in a systematic manner and then conclusions are drawn. The results of the study show that the learning of similar ensemble music runs in accordance with the learning objectives, namely students are able to play instruments in groups well. Piano musical instruments are used as a learning medium that plays two regional songs, namely the Kambanglah Bungo song and the Soleram song with a total of 31 students divided into two study groups. The learning outcomes of the students in the two groups were declared complete with scores above KKM 80.