The Technical Creative Playing Khaen Mouth Organ Styls Lai Yai

Abstract

This study aims to investigate technics and creations of Khaen intonation playe by two distinguished Khaen players, Mr. Sombut Simla and Mr. Buahong Phajuang. The analysis examined the factors that made Khaenhave smooth and nice intonation, for instances, blow, tongue, fingers, and level of intonation, emotion of player, and rhythm. The findings shown that the two Khaen players have different Khaen playing approaches, especially blow, tongue, and rhythm. Mr. Sombut has more tactics than Mr. Buahong because he liked listening to music. This allowed him to learn and absorb technics and rhythm from music. In contrast, Mr. Buahong likely played Khaen in a classical way. Playing Khaen in his style did not produce a creative rhythm. Nevertheless, these findings help create new patterns for Khaen players. For creative pattern, a researcher employed the technics from both Khaen players to develop new Khaen Lai Yai playing styles. In addition, a researcher created Thai notes and international notes for further understanding and interested people.