The Rhythmic Pattern of the Grok Drum in the Song “Mai Si” of Mangala Band of Kong Ko Village, Kong Ko Subdistrict, Phichai District, Uttaradit Province

Abstract

The objective of this research is to study the rhythmic patterns of the Grog drum in the song "Mai Si" of the Mangala band of Kong Ko Village, Kong Ko Subdistrict, Phichai District, Uttaradit Province. According to the qualitative research methods, this research was conducted by making a research plan, collecting data from documents and in a local field to analyze the rhythmic patterns of the Grog drum, and analyzing roles of the Mangala band in the community. The results of the research found that the song "Mai Si" is divided into 4 parts: 1) the introduction 2) the head of the song 3) the body of the song and 4) the ending of the song. It was also found that there are 3 rhythmic patterns of the Grog drum: 1) playing the drum on the upbeat rhythm and following by beating the drum for 3 times with switching hands in a portion of the sixteenth note in the last part of the rhythm, 2) playing by beating the drum 3 times with switching hands continuously and ending the rhythm up with the upbeat, and 3) playing the drum on the upbeat rhythm and switching to beat the drum with the 4-stroke frequency to end up in the upbeat rhythm. All 3 rhythmic patterns of the Grog drum are mostly played with the upbeat rhythm developed by increasing the notes from 1 to 3 and 4. The 3 rhythmic patterns of the Grog drum are played repetitively with slight adjustments of the rhythm for long rituals. This method helps the musician play without getting tired during the shows. The uncomplicated variations show the uniqueness of Kong Ko Grog drum styles, which are simple and fun. Even though the era has changed, the Mangala band of Kong Ko Village still adheres to simple performances to maintain its distinctive identity.