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An Elaboration of Thai Vocal Instructors in Thai University Classes Asia Pacific Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, Vol. 3, No. 2, May 2015 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ An elaboration of Thai vocal instructors in Thai university classes Jantana Khochprasert1, Supunnee Leauboonshoo1 & Kanjana Intarasunanon2 1 The College of Music, Mahasarakham University, Khamriang Sub-District, Kantarawichai District, Maha Sarakham Province, 44150, Thailand 2Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts, Srinakharinwirot University, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110 [email protected] Date Received: January 22, 2015; Date Revised: March 4, 2015 Abstract – This paper documents a qualitative investigation on the study of instructive methods of Thai traditional singing instructors in higher education in Thailand. The information was collected in the form of document analysis and interviews with Thai traditional music instructors from several universities across Thailand. The results of the analysis of Thai traditional singing instruction methods in higher education in Thailand revealed that there are 11 universities that offer Thai traditional singing instruction. The instruction is a part of curricula under four different governing bodies and four classifications of curriculum. The sets of practicum repertoires in every university were found to be almost identical. It was found that the instructors used several techniques. Some techniques were similar while some were different. All the techniques were transmitted orally. In order to successfully produce graduates of the desired standard, singing must be correctly taught from the basics, whether theory, pronunciation or rhyming. At the same time, creativity should also be encouraged. Keywords – Classical music, higher education, instruction, traditional Thai singing INTRODUCTION education at higher education levels. In terms of The development of Thai traditional music curricula, there is balanced consideration and instruction in earlier periods was perceived to be non- management between subject content and academic academic. An owner of a Thai musical ensemble knowledge [2]. The teaching of Thai traditional music trained their family and relatives in the household, in higher education emphasizes academic, as well as transmitting knowledge of how to play professional objectives to address the philosophy and accompaniment for traditional performances, such as aims of each curriculum. The practical aspects are Khon, theatrical plays, puppet shows and Li-ge. In this carried out according to classification of musical way they ensured continuation of their livelihood [1]. instruments, ensemble formations and learner Additionally, Buddhist monasteries also played a aptitude. There are instrument-based subjects such as supporting role in Thai traditional music education, percussion practicum, plucked string practicum and while formal, systematic ensembles could be found vocal practicum, and also ensemble-based subjects within the palaces of royal families or in a noble’s such as pipat practicum, khrueang sai practicum and residence. These places were where musical art Thai vocal practicum. flourished, not only due to the presence of highly Thai traditional singing is a unique art form due to skilled musicians but also because of earnest its ornately complex techniques and requires a fine patronage and participation from the royal family and sense of memory and strenuous training. There are officers, some of whom were established Thai several techniques that a singer applies to render traditional musicians and composers. Their melodious lyrics and melismata to audiences. These performances and compositions have contributed techniques can be transmitted from instructors to greatly to the field. This was the situation until the learners. Due to a decreasing number of Thai Siamese coup d'état of 1932 when the status of Thai traditional singing students and an aging population of traditional music was affected by changes and renowned vocal masters, the number of skilled political upheaval. learners is decreasing. The study of instructive Today, there are well-documented instructions and methods of Thai traditional singing in higher learning criteria regarding Thai traditional music education reflects the current nation-wide situation of Thai traditional singing instruction and also reveals 10 P-ISSN 2350-7756 | E-ISSN 2350-8442 | www.apjmr.com Asia Pacific Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, Vol. 3, No. 2, May 2015 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ the techniques and instructions of the masters in regarded by some as incomprehensible, as though the higher education level. The results will serve as lyrics are indistinguishable. Superficially, the evidence that provides contextual information statement is partly true. In fact, Thai traditional regarding instruction methods of Thai traditional singing is a practice of simplicity and, at the same singing, which will consequently lead to a body of time, expertise. While many advanced technologies basic information for improving vocal instruction as have helped many branches of performing arts, in well as Thai traditional music education for years to singing, the musical instruments cannot be come. manipulated by outside force. The most important tools for singing are inside the singer. Thus, singing is Knowledge of Thai traditional Music an art of invisible delicacy which can be perceived Instruction in Higher Education only by sound. To become a fine vocalist, apart from In 2477 B.E. (AD 1934) Luang Wichit Watakaan, possessing natural talent, one must go through the the then-director of the Fine Arts Department of right set of basic training. Thailand, took ideas from the French school of music The following are fundamental principles that and drama and initiated the construction of a school of should be made clear to aid reader comprehension in music and dramatic arts that offered the education of later parts of this article.: 1) Main melody: Its length drama and music. The school was Thailand’s first must be precisely complete. The main melody of a formal educational institute to offered specialized musical piece consists of melody, composition, music courses. Situated in the grounds of Bavorn proportion, rhythm, phrase and correct rhyming Palace, also known as Wang Nha, the school has been th scheme. The main melody can always be referred to operating since 17 May 1934. However, its name has by melodic and vocal variations; 2) Melody: This is an been changed several times. It has used its current arrangement of high and low pitches. A good name, College of Dramatic Arts, since 2515 B.E. (AD musician should know how to decorate a melodic line, 1972) [3]. whether ascending and descending, while keeping the In 2505 B.E. (AD 1962), with a rising number of original lyrics and melismata intact; 3) Sound: This is students, the Thai government initiated expansion of the result of a vibration or an interaction between existing educational institutes and established new internal organs of human throat or vocal cord, i.e. the ones. The campaign saw the emergence of several throat, stomach pit, oral palate, teeth, gum, tongue, public universities, such as Chiang Mai University, lips and chin. These vibrations can be perceived by Khon Kaen University, Prince of Songkhla University the human auditory system. The lower the frequency, and Ramkhamhaeng University. Many of these new the lower the pitch. The higher the frequency, the institutions also established their own colleges of higher the pitch. It is compulsory for a Thai traditional education. The Fine Arts Department also established singer that the vocal sound must blend with the regional schools of music and dance offering instrumental melody, which is why it is required to Certificates of Higher Education in order to inject maintain the consistency of vocal sound at any given fresh and more capable academic personnel into the pitch; 4) Wording and pronunciation: A singer must national education system. The courses were later pronounce correctly each and every word as written in applied to other colleges of education, both in urban a composition and must know the phrasing of and rural areas. In 2517 B.E. (AD 1974) Payap different types of poems. A singer must follow correct University was the first institute to open musicology intonation by controlling their chin, mouth, tongue courses covering Thai traditional music as well as and throat. These organs will facilitate the singing Western music under the degree “Bachelor of Arts process. As to the amount of emphasis of these (Music)”. techniques, it is up to the singer to decide; 5) Rhythm: Knowledge about Thai Traditional Singing This is a constant beat throughout a musical piece. There are two types of rhythm. A regular rhythm is a Thai traditional singing is considered a unique base for playing musical instruments and singing. performing art because of its complex, sophisticated Ching rhythm is designated by the sound of the ching techniques and these techniques are applied to indicate strong and weak beats. Nah Tab rhythm, is differently across different institutes and also by designated by different kinds of drums and also used different masters [4]. Thai traditional singing today is as a unit to measure the length of a composition. A 11 P-ISSN 2350-7756 | E-ISSN 2350-8442 | www.apjmr.com Asia Pacific Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, Vol. 3, No.
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