Rangsit Music Journal

Interpretation and Performance Practice on Debussy’s Nocturne for Piano

2024-08-01T10:32:02+07:00

This research article is about the interpretation and performance practice of Nocturne for Piano by Claude Debussy (1862-1918). The research aims to study Debussy’s biography, the history of the Nocturne as well as the interpretation and playing techniques of the Nocturne. The composition contains beautiful melodies, varieties of harmonies and tonality changes. The overall atmosphere is ambiguous in the perspective of tonality and harmony as in most of the impressionism music. However, the composer has presented the melody line clearly. In addition, noticeable compositional techniques such as two-against-three usage in melody and accompaniment and pedal usage. Pianists should control sound quality by carefully choosing finger numbers for each phrase and controlling the pedal to create vague atmospheres and tone color to meet the composer’s purpose along with practicing different techniques to present the appropriate sound and atmospheres. The result of the study shows that when the pianist is able to control the tone color and pedal usage, the pianist can clearly and beautifully express the feeling of the composition.

Ceremonial Music of Ancestral Spirit Worship of the Ban Ta-Nod, Muang District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province

2024-08-01T10:32:29+07:00

The research is a qualitative research which aims at studying on ceremony, social reflection and culture along with researching on inheritance guidelines of Pi Ton Korat. It is found that Ban Ta-Nod villagers believes in ancestral spirit so in a year, the worship is held 2 times which are the Ceremony of Pronouncing Ancestor in the period of the waxing moon on the 3^rd month and on the 6^th month as the Ancestral Spirit Worship Ceremony. The Ceremony has 4 steps which are 1) Ancestral spirit invitation performs “Choenpee Natab Khaotomtidpoong.” 2) Raise a Spirit performs “Kaopee Natab Khaotomtidpoong” 3) Spiritual Dance performs “Kantrum Natab Ramsurng and Kamarelaikuay Natab Ramton” 4) Dispel the Unfortunate: Ton Korat performs without Pi Kaew Natab Khaotomtidpoong”. Pi Ton Korat contains musical instruments including Pi Kaew, Ton Korat, Ching, Chab Lek, and Krab. Such activities create reflections and social culture from cultivating a good conscience towards parents, benefactors, knowing the sins and penalties which leads to the villagers to rule themselves with moral principles and beliefs taught by their ancestors, creating love, unity, and caring for each other. For inheritance of Pi Ton Korat, both musicians and Ton Korat maker have fewer descendants due to many factors such as economic when the progress of culture has changed into the modern era, the values of the living of the local people affecting on the change of culture.

Interpretation and Performance Practice on Humoreske by Robert Schumann

2024-08-01T10:31:55+07:00

This research article is about the interpretation and performance practice of Humoreske, Op.20 by Robert Schumann (1810-1856), a German composer and music critic. The purpose of this article is to study Schumann’s biography, history of Humoreske, Op.20 and to enhance the ability to interpret and perform with proper techniques. There are 6 sections in this piece. It is a piece that not only highlights Schumann’s diverse personalities, but also show his unique style and creativity as a composer. There are melodies that evokes both joy and sadness, employs a mix of fast and slow tempos, complexed harmonies and advanced instrumental techniques which make it special and unique characteristic in music of Romantic era. It is considered a challenging piece according to interpretation and performing techniques. Pianists must study the composition thoroughly and convey the piece with perfection.

The Sonic of Eclipse Panchromatic for Synthesizer and Percussion Ensemble

2024-08-01T10:31:50+07:00

This research article is part of dissertation in music : The Sonic Power of Eclipse Panchromatic for Synthesizer and Percussion Ensemble, which is a creative research of western music science that composed related to the solar and lunar eclipses, which emphasis on the rotation of the earth, moon and sun until the phenomenon of light and shadow happened in various forms, also including to the beliefs of the ancient Thai people who often understood that these two phenomena were bad prophetic, disaster, tragedy from where a god named “Rahu” who was a rage against the sun and the moon, therefore engulf the sun and the moon resulting in such a phenomenon. The researchers have characterized the importance of this phenomenon into 4 issues to create the music, including Darkness at noon: The Myth of the Solar, Penumbra: Light of the Shadow, Blood moon: The Blood Moonshine and Rahu: The Shadow God.

Bringing the Eastern Folk Performing Arts Knowledge Lesson to the Database for Lifelong Learning: A Case study of Ancient Child Lullabies of Chong people, Chanthaburi Province

2024-08-01T10:31:35+07:00

This research was a qualitative study with the objective of exploring the community's way of life and creating knowledge about traditional performing arts in the eastern region through the lesson extraction process. The case study focused on the ancient lullabies of the Chong ethnic group in Chanthaburi province to compile a database of traditional performing arts in the eastern region.

The study revealed that the lifestyle of the Chong ethnic group, especially in the past, had distinctive characteristics and reasons for their way of life. The beliefs of the Chong community led to customs related to their way of life in the community, which contributed to the integration of traditional performing arts originating from the wisdom of the Chong people. These arts were invented to support various activities, and as a result, artists emerged with abilities to serve society in maintaining the way of life of the Chong people from the past to the present.

The ancient lullabies of the Chong ethnic group contained lyrics which related to the way of life and expressed primary concerns for their children. The composition of the lyrics was in the Chong language, and a significant feature was the "leaning technique" embedded in the singing. This technique involved dragging the sound both within and at the end of the song sentences, allowing the singers to repeat the pattern continuously.

Thai Children’s Games Suite for Wind Symphony: A Creative Research in Music Composition

2024-08-01T10:31:39+07:00

A Creative Research in Music Composition: Thai Children’s Games Suite for Wind Symphony (Grant No. RGNS 63-244) was supported by Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (OPS MHESI), Thailand Science Research and Innovation (TSRI) and Assumption University. This research aims to create contemporary music compositions for small and large ensembles of wind instruments in the form of program music which reflect stories of Thai children’s games. The results of the research found that there are four new compositions with a total length of approximately 35 minutes, consisting of (1) Thai Children’s Games Suite for Woodwind Quartet, (2) Mon Son Pha for Wind Symphony, (3) Ree Ree Khao San for Wind Symphony, and (4) Ngoo Kin Hang for Wind Symphony. The researcher integrates compositional concepts and techniques such as converting poems from the games into melodies, melodic quotations, Idée fixe, swing jazz, ramwong, march, ostinatos, chromatic scale, octatonic scale, and pentatonic scale. The research perfectly and successfully achieved all its objectives, resulted in academic works that blend the aesthetics of classical music, jazz, and Thai folk music which can be applied or developed further both academically and commercially, as well as enhancing pride in the folk cultures.

Development of a Teaching Model for Saxophone Skill 1 College of Music at Bansomdejchaopraya Rajabhat University

2024-08-01T10:31:59+07:00

The objectives of this research is 1) To develop of teaching model of saxophone Skill 1 2) to compare the achievement of knowledge and saxophone musical skills 1, pre-test and post-test after having been studied according to the model of saxophone skills 1 created by the researcher and 3) to study the satisfaction towards the teaching style of Saxophone Skills 1. The research method is experimental research. The population used in the research was 1st year students in Bachelor of Education Program in Western Music Education and Bachelor of Music Program in Western Music, College of Music at Bansomdejchaopraya Rajabhat University, who studies in in Semester 1, Academic Year 2022 total 7 people.

The results of the research were as follow:1) the model of teaching model of saxophone Skill 1 that developed was consisting of 6 major components: (1) principles and rationale, (2) objectives, (3) content, (4) teaching and learning activities, (5) learning materials, and (6) measurement and evaluation. 2) knowledge achievement and saxophone musical skills 1 of students who practice the saxophone found that the average score from the knowledge test and music skills before and after the experiment was a statistically significant difference at the .05 level (= 49.29and SD = 2.407) 3) The average of the satisfaction with the teaching model of saxophone Skill 1 was at the highest level (= 4.71, SD = 0.46).

Fantasie for Wind Quintet and Piano

2024-08-01T10:31:43+07:00

The main objective of this creative research is to compose “Fantasie for Wind Quintet and Piano,” which is a chamber ensemble of six instruments, including flute, oboe, clarinet, horn, bassoon, and piano. The composition is neo-tonality within a single movement, 10.30 minutes in length. The piece conveys the composer’s emotions and creative output while composing this work. Therefore, the composition is rather free in form and inspiration. However, there are some main raw materials like pre-composition ideas used in this work—a group of notes C-E-F#-B called N Chord, French augmented sixth, diminished seventh chord, and set (013). In addition, a harmonic progression is used without considering traditional harmony. It only requires at least one common note and/or semitone intervals between successive chords. These raw materials are transformed into melodic statements and motives. Furthermore, the major elements used in this work are chromatic motion, fourth/fifth intervals, and tritone, including the 3-note motive and its developments pervasive throughout the entire piece. The composition techniques also contain alternating meters and tempos, and also some parts of polymeter and polyrhythm.

Learning Management Condition in Ear Training Thai Fiddle “Sawduang” for Higher Education

2024-08-01T10:31:47+07:00

This research article aims to study the condition of learning management of Saw Duang Thai fiddle ear training skills at the higher education level by conducting focus group seminars from institutions of higher education that manage learning in music education (Thai music) across the country among learners, teachers and graduate users. The research tools include interview question set Current problem questionnaire and needs Including the study and collection of relevant knowledge.

The research results found that There are few principles for organizing the learning management of Saw Duang Thai fiddle ear training skills at the higher education level. In addition, the number of students who major in Saw Duang are small. The organization of learning ear training skills of Saw Duang is therefore only inserted into the content through songs according to the curriculum, where the content emphasizing ear training skills is not yet widespread. Train students to listen and follow the teacher. and train students to search for information and knowledge As well as gaining experience playing in related bands to learn and develop their skills.

Sadayu for Solo Soprano Saxophone: A Creative Research in Music Composition

2024-08-01T10:31:31+07:00

This creative research Sadayu is a new composition for solo soprano saxophone. The piece aims to create a new literature for soprano saxophone, to contribute to the academic field of music in Thailand, and to introduce a contemporary composition that integrates elements of Thai traditional music and culture. Sadayu draws inspiration from a segment of the Ramayana literature in which the large mythical bird named Sadayu obstructs Tossakan who is attempting to abduct Sita. The central concept of the piece is to demonstrate the vibrant colors of the melodic line through the use of contemporary techniques including alternate fingering, bisbigliando, a wide vibrato spanning a quarter of a tone, and rapid passages that incorporate swift changes in pitch collection. Additionally, the composition incorporates techniques from Thai traditional music in its melody, specifically Sabad and Uean. The piece has been successfully accomplished by having been performed internationally and is published by Emerald Music Publications.

Interpretation and Performance Practice on Bach’s Toccata in C minor for Keyboard BWV 911

2024-08-01T10:31:52+07:00

This research article aims to present the interpretation and the performance practice of Toccata in C minor for Keyboard BWV 911 by Johann Sebastian Bach, one of the greatest composers. The piece was composed in the time of the Baroque period, the era when composers infrequently detailed the notes in terms of articulation, dynamic and tempo marking. Therefore, the interpretation is extensively up to the performer’s own preference, especially when performing on the modern grand piano which has more possibilities of sound. The purposes of this research article are to analyze, interpret and study the performance practice of Toccata in C minor for Keyboard BWV 911 based on modern grand piano playing; all leading to bring the most significant potential out of the piece with performer’s thoughtful understanding. However, readers should only consider this research as a guideline for reflecting their own interpretation and understand that experiment is the principal process of study.

The Study of Adherence to Suggestions on Developing Musical Professions of Students Enrolled in Courses Related to Production of Music Artists in Higher Education Institutions in Chiang Mai

2024-08-01T10:32:25+07:00

The purpose of this article are 1) to study the adherence to developing musical professions of students enrolled in courses related to production of music artists in higher education institutions in Chiang Mai, and 2) to suggest ways for the development of a program to recruit personnel in music career fields by using a survey to study the facts based on actual situations. The study's results could conclude that; (1) the overall level of adherence among students were at a high level (= 4.13, SD=0.09). The level of adherence in the value of music profession was at a high level (= 4.26, SD=0.24). The level of adherence in the image of the music profession was at a high level (= 4.14, SD=0.24). The level of adherence in the performance and service of the music profession was at a high level (= 4.09, SD=0.37). And, the overall level of adherence in studying in fields of music careers was at a high level (= 4.05, SD=0.22). (2) There are three categories of ways to suggest the development of a program to recruit personnel in the field of music careers: 1) the development of essential skills for students; 2) the preparation of fundamental factors that enhance educational quality; and 3) the implementation of effective and varied extracurricular activities.