The The Creative Arrangement of 'Lao Duan Duean'" for Western and Thai and Guzheng Music Instruments

Abstract

         The objectives of this study were 1) to create traditional Thai music by implementing and rearranging music composition, and 2) to ensure the survival of traditional Thai music by adjusting and choosing the appropriate Western instruments, Thai musical instruments, and rhythmic accompaniment in playing together in accordance with the choral style. The working processes are as follows: 1) adjusting the scale appropriately while maintaining the original Thai melody, 2) using the choir as the main choir, arranging the musical style accordingly, then playing to imitate the original melody while accompanied by the choir, and 3) writing notes in the performance by using the principle of chord movement appropriately, adding melody, and rearranging musical compositions to make them more contemporary. "Lao Duang Duan" is a creative production that combines international and Thai considerations. The sound balance of the various instruments was maintained while it was played by the chorus, and the imitation of the cries of Thai string instruments interspersed with international instruments. Moreover, there is in harmony with the vocals at some points, and some parts are in line with the melody. This makes the listeners a new experience, different from traditional listening.