Journal of Music and Performing Arts, Khon Kaen University

Dern Dong: The creation of contemporary Isaan folk music

artit krajangsree — 2024-08-30

This creative work received funding and is presented in the 2nd National Academic Presentation Project on Contemporary Performing Arts Creativity, 2022, Institute of Culture and Arts Srinakharinwirot University The 2nd National Contemporary Creative Performance Arts Conference 2022 has two objectives: 1. To study the soundscape (Soundscape) in the Khon Kaen University ecosystem. 2. To create the sound of contemporary Isaan folk music combined with soundscapes through the series "Den Dong"

Study result number 1: The creator was inspired by the sounds of nature, especially the sounds of various types of birds singing within Khon Kaen University. These sounds show the internal ecosystem of Khon Kaen University which has a rich environment, so there is still this barking sound for us to hear. The creator has observed and listened to many times that the sounds of these birds are similar to music because There are different sound characteristics (Tone and Texture). In addition, the time of birds' singing has various rhythms (Rhythm). The researcher has therefore brought the idea of creating music in the form of soundscape (Soundscape) as a framework. concept of work

Results of study number 2: The creators went to the area to record bird sounds at 4 time periods, namely sleepy time, beautiful time, afternoon time, and late-night time, which led to the design of the song divided into 4 parts according to the said time. In addition to the recorded sounds, the creator also used Isaan's musical instruments to play along with the sounds of these birds. and used musical instruments to reproduce the sounds of pigeons because they could not be recorded. combined with the creators using synthetic sounds (Synthesizer) so that the song has a complete frequency range and creates an atmosphere for the song.

However, this creative work is an experimental work that can serve as a base for academics to study, analyze, critique, and be useful in the search for creative works of soundscape music. It is an example and guideline for creating music (Music) combined with soundscape (Soundscape), which is the first work of Isan music. Therefore it is an example to explain the concept. Methods and processes for creating work In addition, it can also be a database for academics to study, analyse, criticize, and be useful in searching for musical creations in the soundscape genre.

A Study of Ranard Ek Variations in Sathukarn song: A case study of the method of Teacher Suchao Harimpanich and the method of Arjarn Mitt Sapphut

Surachet Promrak — 2024-08-30

Abstract

The objective of this research is to compare the line of Ranad-Ek tracks of Sathukarn. From the line of teacher Suchao Rhimpanit and the line of teacher Mitt Shabpud. From the 1st to the 9th, to know about each of them using a Ranad-Ek poem in various poems.

The result found the line of the Sathukarn track from teacher Suchao Rhimpanit Line 1st to the 9th uses these poems. 1) Mon-ta-keb poem. 2) Tai-loed poem. 3) Yon-ta-keb poem. 4) Pan poem. 5) Fak poem. 6) Zon-ta-keb poem. 7) Sub-Fak poem. 8) Tai-mai poem.

The line of the Sathukarn track from teacher Mitt Shabpud lines 1st to the 9th use the following poems. 1) Mon-ta-keb poem. 2) Tai-loed poem. 3) Lod-ta-kai poem. 4) Fak poem. 5) Tai-mai poem. 6) Roi-Luk-So poem. 7) Zon-ta-keb poem.

The Creating Instructional Package of Jazz Guitar Skills for Develop Creativity of Higher Education

Chanok Wannakul — 2024-08-30

The objectives of this research were: 1. To search for knowledge about the teaching and learning of jazz guitar practice courses to develop creative thinking that is standard and suitable for bachelor education at the higher education level; and 2. to find the efficiency of the jazz guitar practice course for developing creativity created by the researcher. The research tools were as questionnaire and interview form on the process of teaching jazz guitar practice for developing creative skills 2. Set of teaching jazz guitar practice for developing creative skills

The research results can be divided into 2 items as follows: 1. From the study of jazz guitar practice education management at the higher education level from interviews with jazz guitar practice teachers in higher education institutions in teaching and learning in the field of jazz guitar practice. Jazz music can be divided into 4 aspects: (1) knowledge of basic jazz theory (2) knowledge of jazz guitar practice and improvisation. (3) Media and equipment for teaching and learning in aspect (4) Assessment and Evaluation 2. To create a teaching package for jazz guitar practice to develop creative skills, content topics for creating a teaching package can be defined as follows: (1) Swing Rhythm Practice (2) 12 Bar Blues (3) Chord Tone (4) Basic Improvisation (5) Blues-Jazz

Creation of music learning innovation by using the Isan dialect folk songs

Thanawat Bootthongtim — 2024-08-30

This research is to create music learning by using following Orff Xylophone’s concepts to develop as an innovation to be used in music activities with songs written from traditional Isan folk songs. The objectives are as follows 1) to create and apply teaching innovations by using newly developed Orff Xylophone 2) to create an Isan folk song style for music learning activities. The participants were selected by purposive sampling method including music students from schools that cooperated with Roi Et Rajabhat University. Data was collected with qualitative research process using field data, survey, observation, interview, analyzing data from documents and presented as descriptive method.

The researcher reviewed literature on music teaching concepts as well as developing a new Orff Xylophone for advantage of teaching basic music and learning activities in the classroom. The newly developed Orf xylophone is made of bamboo that can be found in local area which has the proper sound to create musical instruments. It also adjusts the size to create a variety of musical patterns especially the xylophone can remove the pieces from the track and set the remaining pieces as the required amount. Regarding the creation of folk songs, the structure of Toey Khong song and Nok Sai Bin Kam Toong song which are popular songs in Isan folk music. Four new songs were written including Toey Orff, Orff Polyphony, Orff Saon, and Orff Onson. These songs were used to teach the participants. For the newly developed xylophone, it can reduce the cost of musical instruments for instruction, and the written songs can be used for teaching and learning appropriately.

The Development of music stories based on Carl Orff For Improving creativity in Eary Childhood

Pitchaporn Junlasaewok — 2024-08-30

This research aims to: 1. Develop music stories based on Carl Orff's approach to improve creativity in early childhood. 2. Investigate the impact of music stories based on Carl Orff's approach on creativity in early childhood. The participants were 10 kindergarten-three students attending the first semester of the academic year 2023 at Anuban Buriram School, Buriram Province, Thailand. They participated in 9 music stories, 2 times per week for 45 minutes each. The research instruments were: 1) music story plans based on Carl Orff's approach, 2) creativity observation form, and 3) creativity observation assessments form. The data were analyzed using statistics, including mean, standard deviation, and T-test.

The research results are as follows: 1) The development of music stories based on Carl Orff's approach involved the integration of Carl Orff's music stories, Guilford’s theories of creativity, and narratives. This resulted in activities that used stories to depict situations and were linked to Carl Orff's music stories to foster creativity in accordance with Guilford’s theories of creativity 2) The results of implementing music stories based on Carl Orff's approach had a significant effect on the creative thinking of the kindergarten students before and after participating in the activities. The creative thinking of the students after the implementation was higher than before at a statistically significant level of .01.

Aesthetic analysis of Si Chan Qing Yin Music

Qian Zeng — 2024-08-30

The purpose of this study is to explore and analyze the music analysis and aesthetic value of Qingyin in Sichuan since the founding of New China (1949). The objectives of the study are 1) The music of Qingyin in Sichuan and 2) Analysis of the aesthetic value of Qingyin in Sichuan.

The results show that the characteristics of Qingyin music in Sichuan since 1949 are based on local folk songs and folk songs, absorbing folk folk tunes from all over the country, combining opera performance skills and modern vocal skills, and inheriting the stylized Qupai style of Chinese folk art, Bancavity, couplets, singles and other fixed genres, forming a unique art form in Sichuan. Sichuan Qingyin performs in a dialect of Sichuan dialect. Most of the singing content is based on folk stories that are familiar to the common people, and the taste of life. Through the statistical analysis of practical research data, it is proposed how Sichuan Qingyin will adapt to the times, adapt to the audience, from the perspective of internal self-hematopoietic function and external development support, put forward some feasible suggestions, and provide some new ideas for the inheritance and development of Sichuan Qingyin.

Editorial Note

Professor Chalermsak Pikulsri — 2024-08-30