Rangsit Music Journal

The Creativity in Music Composition “AI SUITE”

Paopun Amnatham — 2024-02-23

AI Suite is a contemporary music composition for a large percussion ensemble. The piece has composed for pitched percussion instruments and unpitched percussion instruments. AI Suite for percussion ensemble inspired by mechanism of robot and machine, using modern techniques to convey meanings that are consistent with the characteristics of machines and robot. The composition contained 4 movements. They are Introduction, Robotic, Lento Appassionata and Machines. Each movement uses a variety of musical materials. Drums rudiments are an important resource for keyboard percussion’s playing technique (Marimba, Xylophone and Vibraphone) which lead to composition variety of sounds and musical colors. The common percussion instruments; auxiliary percussion and toy percussion instruments are adapted to be used new playing techniques to convey meaning of robot’s sound mechanism. AI Suite for percussion ensemble is implementing compositional techniques and variety of musical materials including rudiments, textures, pitches, articulations, dynamic and rhythmic dimensions unique to the composer identity.

The Development of Flexible Ensemble in Thailand

Adiwach Panapongpaisarn — 2024-02-23

Flexible ensemble is the arrangement that allows the selection of instruments for the instrumentation in order to overcome the problem of a small wind orchestra that cannot be performed with a combination of instruments according to the score for a standard big wind orchestra, or in the case of a wind orchestra where the exact number of musicians or types of instruments cannot be determined. Flexible ensemble is therefore another innovation that helps the teaching and performing management of a wind orchestra to be smooth and efficient, both in managing musicians for rehearsals and music performances. The purpose of this article is to provide the reader's understanding of flexible ensemble and to encourage their use and appreciation of its significance in order to produce musical literary compositions in the form of flexible bands with numerous variations in the future.

The Fundamental of Using Brushes for Drummers

Arnupap Kammar — 2024-02-23

In the early 1900s, Brushes were created to make a softer drumming sound and usually found in jazz music. Brushes are used in the same way as drumsticks. Therefore, the playing techniques and practicing brushes are very similar to using drumsticks. Aside from using the same technique as a drum sticks, there is also the sweep technique, which is an important technique and characteristic in creating the unique sound. this article, is intended to be discussed on the principles and basics of using brushes by explaining on these following current characteristics of nowadays brushes, the method of using muscles to hold brushes, creating the sweep sound technique to match with the rhythms, using brushes in jazz swing style. Along with the steps to follow as well as how to practice plus the training exercises for a sweeping technic in a various rhythmic pattern.

The Scenario Future of the Development of Thai School’s Wind Band in the Next Decade (2021-2031)

Natsarun Tissadikun — 2024-02-23

The purpose of this research is to study the development of wind band in educational institutes in nowadays and performance trending in Thai secondary school wind band in the next decade (2021-2031), which used the EDFR technique to study data from a sample of 20 professionals of wind band, which focused on 2 issues: 4 performance skills of performers and potential in music knowledges and music conducting of music teacher in the present and trends that will occur in the next decade.

From the research results that a study of 4 performance skills was found that in nowadays, the skills of musicians are better than before but depends on the factors that the teacher, who conduct the band will be variables of musician skill levels. As for the results of the study on the trend of performance skill development in the future, it was found that the wind band has tend that develop a better direction from the factors and evolution around, which now are easily accessible and in the future. As for the potential of teachers in the present, in terms of musical knowledge and skills in music conducting today that was found that experts are most in agreement on teachers having better potential than before and tends to get better in the future but both in current forecasts and in the next decade that the development of teachers will depend on the standards of teacher production site, which is an important factor for wind band development.

Master Music Composition: “The Face of Faith” for Octet

Thanakorn Boonmasueb — 2024-02-23

The Face of Faith for Octet combines folk music from Malawi, Japan, and Thailand. This work mainly refers to folk music surrounding rituals that use masks. The composer borrowed folk rhythm concepts from three different countries to compose this piece. The composer also imitates the sound of the different folk instruments native to each country by using western instruments. The concept of combining folk music with classical and contemporary composition is also explored. The approximate duration of the piece is 17 minutes, consisting of 3 movements as follows: “Dance of the Spirit, The Autumn Devil, and The Parade of Ghost.

Musical Characteristics of Mangkla Band Lamduan Waisai Kho Rum District Pichai Subdistrict Uttaradit Province

Teerapong Tup-at — 2024-02-23

This research aimed to study History Music characteristics and roles and duties of the Lamduan Waisai Mangkala Band, Khorum Sub-district, Pichai District, Uttaradit Province. The study was conducted using document and field study methods with observation and interviews from experts, faculty heads, senior musicians, musicians, employers and audiences. The results of the thesis study were presented through descriptive and analytical methods. The reports of the results are as follows.

1) In an aspect of history, it was that there are 3 generations of succession by Mr. Petch Sangarun, the leader of Band 1 has been transmitted to Mr. Boonlue Khamthong, the leader of the band’s second generation and Mr. Prayad Kaew Phum Na Wong. At present, the third generation has received position. 2) In terms of musical characteristics 2.1) In the composite field, the Band is composed of Pi nae, mangkala drum, standing drum, haunted drum, gong, mong, krub, cymbal, cymbals, and cymbals. 2.2) In terms of rhythm and speed the 2/4 is used 2.3) In terms of melody, the scale of B flat major is used 2.4) In the field of concerto for musical instruments, the Band is an accompaniment. 3) Regarding the form, it is a short, easy-to-remember song with a single song that is used to play with fresh Pi Nae. 3) In terms of roles and functions, it was found that the Band is used to lead the parade in various auspicious events and were able to adapt to the changing social conditions. traditions and rituals results from interaction cultural and social.

Master Music Composition: “Zodiac” for Wind Symphony Orchestra

Nisanat Neera — 2024-02-23

Master Music Composition: “Zodiac” is a multi-movement set of character pieces assembled similarly to create unity. It utilizes musical storytelling or emotional expression. The composer intends to compose a music composition for a wind symphony orchestra. The composer has considered the copious numbers of concert and marching bands, but a shortage of composers. Therefore, the composer is especially keen on composing a piece for a wind symphony orchestra. The duration of this piece is approximately 17 minutes. The composition describes each zodiac’s personality traits according to the Thai zodiac horoscope. It contains 12 movements, which illustrate the characteristics of Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, and Sagittarius, respectively. The composer also includes contemporary techniques in the composition by using the mode, quotation, thematic transformation, and variations, among others, to bring the piece to life.

Solar Eclipse II: Double Concerto for Flutes, Guitar, and Strings

Boonrut Sirirattanapan — 2024-02-23

This is creative research with the objective of creating a new contemporary music composition that incorporates a unique and interesting combination of instruments. The research was funded by the Research Institute of Rangsit University. Double Concerto Solar Eclipse II is a contemporary music composition that fuses Northeastern Thai folk music elements with 20th century music composition techniques for a flautist (who will perform the flute family instruments from contrabass flute, contra-alto flute, bass flute, alto flute, flute, and piccolo), guitar, and string ensemble. It was structured on the folk story of "Rahu devours the sun" (or "Frog eats the sun" in the Northeastern Thai dialect). This research article starts with the objective and outcome of the research. Explanation of ideas and inspirations from folk tales and music influences. The composer continues to explain the five movements structure of the work, introducing the main motif, then discussing the characteristics of each movement and techniques uniquely used in them before making the conclusion.

An Analysis of “Introduction and Variations on a Theme from Mozart, Op.9 by Fernando Sor”

Warisara Rojanabut — 2024-02-23

The purpose of this music analysis is to study and research on Introduction and Variations on a Theme from Mozart, Op. 9. This piece is a set of 5 variations for classical guitar which composed by Fernando Sor. He is one of the greatest Spanish composers. The piece consists of 7 sections: 1) Introduction, 2) Theme, 3) Variation 1, 4) Variation 2, 5) Variation 3, 6) Variation 4, 7) Variation 5. Which has interesting techniques such as slurs, harmonics and arpeggio. Moreover, the analysis will mainly focus on the potential of piece interpretation, including the study of the piece’s biography to develop interpretive potential and analyze the piece and techniques for performing classical guitar in public.

Joseph Haydn's Trumpet Concerto in E-flat Major: Performance Practice and Interpretation

Wasawat Phayakkakul — 2024-02-23

This article presents a study and analysis of Joseph Haydn's Trumpet Concerto in E-flat Major. The concerto is an influential piece for trumpet, as it is the first piece of music written after the development of a keyed trumpet which allowed the instrument to be able to play in chromatic scale instead of solely harmonic series. This article includes a study of the composer’s biography, the history of the concerto, an analysis of different performing techniques and approaches for composing a cadenza that can be used for appropriate interpretation and performance of the concerto. This study and analysis are part of a Master’s thesis in trumpet performance by Wasawat Phayakkakul.

Rachmaninoff’s Preludes as a Cyclic Work

Eri Nakagawa — 2024-02-23

For over 18 years during the period 1892 to 1910, Sergei Rachmaninoff composed thePrelude, Op. 3, No. 2; 10 Preludes, Op. 23; and 13 Preludes, Op. 32. The key organization of Rachmaninoff’s 24 Preludes seems random at first glance, not based on any systematic order, as are the sets of Johann Sebastian Bach’s The Well-Tempered Clavier and Frédéric Chopin’s 24 Preludes, Op. 28. However, they consist of all the different major and minor keys and are uniquely integrated by cyclic manipulation of tonal relationships and thematic ideas. While they share numerous features, such as the use of common tones/chords, stepwise motion, chromatic lines, intervallic motives, and a certain rhythmic pattern, they also present divergent elements, such as bold key changes, irregular inclusion of relative- and parallel-key relationship, and effective contrasts in various aspects in many of consecutive preludes. The set of Rachmaninoff’s 24 Preludes is organized in his own unique, original, and meaningful system and conceptual design, which the author believes is highly successful as an integral, cyclic composition.