PERFORMANCE PRACTICE AND INTERPRETATION ON EPISODES NO 1-3 FOR TIMPANI BY PAOPUN AMNATHAM

Abstract

         The study “Performance practice and interpretation on episodes 1-3 for timpani” aims to improve percussion instrument playing quality and examine the music, the author, composition and technique to improve understanding of the music, which is a major factor in conveying message to the audience.

         The music, Episode 1-3 for Timpani by Paopun Amnatham, was written as a lesson or exercise for practicing Timpani. The music inserts techniques to produce perfect and correct Timpani tones in accordance with prevailing standards and practices for percussion instruments. This music is also a novel, creative work by Thai music writer/Timpanist that is released to the public.