Choetnok and Develop the Virtuosic Skills for Ranat-Ek Solo

Abstract

The objective of this research article is to present the development of ranat-ek soloing skills through the practice of Choetnok song, which helps extend a musical idea, improve basic hand patterns, and helps the mastering of all kinds of performance techniques required to play ranat-ek solos. This song contains various performance techniques, such as a warm-up part which allows the musician to include a wide range of their own performance techniques while playing, and also allows the musician to partly play the song at their own pace which promotes hand strength and flexibility, and helps the player stay focused and concentrated. For these reasons, mastering the Choetnok song will improve the performance skills of a ranat-ek player and eventually result in a high-quality ranat-ek performance.