The Composition of Khongwonglek Solo in Thepbuntom Sam chan Song

Abstract

The objective of composition of Thepbuntom Sam Chan song in Kongwonglek solo is for creation of such song. This went through a qualitative research which came out that the structure of Thepbuntom Sam Chan song in Kongwonglek solo comprises 2 parts that were played 4 times, meaning that 2 times for each part were played in an ordinary and different times. The song was played by use of Kayee coupled with Sabud, Cheow and coming back to a normal rhythm in Natub section 2 whereas the first times in parts 1 and 2 were played based on the particular nature of Kongwonglek. Besides, there was also mixture of Laotian and Chinese melodies in part 2 of the first time while in the second time of each part there was use of various techniques. Moreover, a technical style in playing of Kongwonglek for Thepbuntom Sam Chan song was found which comprises techniques in Sabud, Cheow, Soi Tum Nong, Kwai Mue, Tee Krad, Tee Krod, Sabud Kao Sam Nuen, and Tee Yak Mue.