The Khim Performance Practices based on the Performing Principles of Professor Dr. Udhis Narkswasdi

Abstract

        This research article intends to study the performing style of the khim (Thai dulcimer) based on Prof. Dr. Udhis Narkswasdi's musical practices to create the khim performance practice for the piece called Chin Khim Lek Song Chan. This research was conducted based on qualitative research methods in which research data were collected from related documents, participant observation, and interview with Dr. Suraphon Chantharapat, the important student who has learned the sophisticated khim's musical practices from Prof. Dr. Udhis Narkswasdi. 

        The result of the research has found that a number of performing guidelines of Prof. Dr. Udhis Narkswasdi, such as knowledge of the khim, tuning methods, the khim mallets holding figure, and other related performance practices, were used as the initial concepts to develop the performing techniques within the song selected, Chin Khim Lek Song Chan. The khim's techniques influenced by Prof. Dr. Udhis Narkswasdi included ti salap mue, sabat khu pat, sabat, sabat kueng khayi, sabat siang sam, mue sam, ti kratop khu pat thang khwa, ti salap mue khu pat, ti rua khu prasan, ti thot mue, and kro khu si.