Degree of Saw Sam Sai by Teacher Chakri Mongkol

Abstract

This academic article aims to present knowledge about The degree arising from proportions of the ukulele are the main factors affecting the playing and sound quality of the ukulele Each craftsman must have his own proportions to develop, improve, and correct in his own style This was inspired by old Saw sam sai or teachers who have been inherited to solve the problems that Saw sam sai players often encounter in terms of quality of Saw sam sai, such as the weight transfer of the fiddle in playing. The right proportion and degree cause the quality factors to be damaged to have quality This academic article arose from being a student of Thai music. Creation of a three-line fiddle and learned that Teacher Chakkri Mongkol is famous for playing the Saw sam sai and is skilled in creating the Saw sam sai by inspiration. Received advice from many Saw sam sai experts, such as Professor Dr.Uthit Nakasawat, Charoon Kochasaeng, etc. The process and distinctive technique of making the three-stringed fiddle of Teacher Chakri Mongkol makes the melodious sound quality along with the quality of the instrument that are beautiful, detailed, exquisite, and durable, His unique technique can be described by three remarkable points. Firstly, his processes is focused on the thickness of the stretched skin on the bout and the size of the large and thick bout. The angle of Saw Sam Sai carries the force of the string and the pressure from the bridge. The bridge and counterweight have the proper position and weight Secondly the teacher has technique to make the upper and lower Pak Chang (a component used for carrying the bout, as well as weight of string and the pressure of the string) with natural proportions similar to the lotus petal shape. Last but not least, the neck of the fiddle is made with stainless steel which makes the bow that its head can be regulated by the string Moreover, the bow also has elegant shape, lightweight and can loosen its tension.