Process of Making Bamboo Ranad-ek Keys by Master Kriangsak Roengsiri

Authors

  • Warat Phongkliang Master’s Degree Candidate, Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts, Chulalongkorn University
  • Bussakorn Binson Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts, Chulalongkorn University

Keywords:

Instrument Making, Bamboo Ranad-ek Keys, Kriangsak Roengsiri

Abstract

          The thesis “Process of making bamboo Ranad-ek keys by Master Kriangsak Roengsiri” sought to investigate the biography and process of making bamboo Ranad-ek keys. Furthermore, to examined the factors that influence the sound quality of Master Kriangsak Roengsiri's bamboo Ranad-ek keys. According to the findings of the research, Master Kriangsak Roengsiri studied the making of Ranad-ek keys from his father-in-law, Master Chor wutracha, and observed the works of many artisans. He now works as a Ranad-ek keys artisan as well as a farmer. According to the research, Master Kriangsak Roengsiri's process of making bamboo Ranad-ek keys included 17 steps. There were bamboo selection, segmentation, cutting, soaking, drying, size selection, making bamboo into a bar, side modification, draw pattern lines, draw lines to prepare for the drilling hole. Nail for preparing a drilling hole, removing the head and bottom, drilling a hole for a rope to be threaded, below decoration, scoop lines beneath the keys, lead sticking, sound tuning, and polishing. The final step was to paint, polish, and wax the surface. Each step necessitated attention to detail and craftsmanship experience, which influenced the sound quality of the bamboo Ranad-ek keys.

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Published

06.02.2023

How to Cite

Phongkliang, Warat, and Bussakorn Binson. 2023. “Process of Making Bamboo Ranad-Ek Keys by Master Kriangsak Roengsiri”. Rangsit Music Journal 18 (1):109-23. https://so06.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/rmj/article/view/249421.

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บทความวิจัย | Research Article