The Process of Making Isan Folk Instruments, Pong Lang, The Heir of The National Artist.

Abstract

The objectives of this research were 1) to study the history of Mr. Chettha Chairasmi, heir of the National Artist, and 2) to study the process of making Pong Lang of Mr. Chettha Chairasmi, heir of the National Artist. The tools used in the research were surveys, interview forms and observation forms. And field data Field data was obtained from surveys, interviews and observations. From a group of knowledge experts in Isan folk music, 3 people, 3 practitioners, and 10 general informants. Bring the data to verify the correctness by using a triangular method to analyze the data. According to research objectives then present the research results by descriptive and analytical method. The results showed that.

1. Mr. Chettha Chairasmi is the last son of Kru Plueng Chairasmi, a national artist. Performing Arts (Folk music) of the year 1986 Currently, Mr. Chettha Chairasamee, 48 years old, has 2 children together, 1 male and 1 female, respectively. Their children are Mr. Pornphon Chairasamee and Ms. Praphan Chairasamee.


2. The process of making the Isan folk instrument, Pong Lang, with the quality of Mr. Chettha Chairasmi, the heir of the national artist. Performing Arts (Folk music) of the year 1986 The process of making Pong Lang can be divided into 9 steps, which are: Step 1, wood selection, step 2, wood preparation, step 3, wood forming, step 4, wood turning, step 5, ball cutting. Pong Lang Step 6 Slashing for Sound Compound Step 7 Drilling the hole Step 8 Stringing Step 9 Sound Testing.