SEN SAI LAI SO: THAI MUSIC COMPOSITION FROM THE MEANINGS OF LINE

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Abstract

This article presented a creative work, a part of the research on “Sen Sai Lai So: Thai Music Composition from the Meanings of Line.” It aimed to create Thai music in a new dimension using a qualitative research methodology. Data obtained from the documentary sources and the information gained from interviews with experts in Thai music and art were analyzed. Then, the data were summarized as knowledge base which can be used for music composition in a new dimension, a combination of Thai music and art. The results of creation showed that “Sen Sai Lai So: Thai Music Composition from the Meanings of Line” is a creative work in a new dimension gained from the integration of Thai music and art. It was synthesized as a guideline to create Thai music. The process of work creation comprised three steps as follows: 1) Considering the pattern, 2) Using the direction of the strokes to determine the main tone of the melody, and 3) Creating a melody of Sen Sai Lai So. The length of the song consisted of 29 phrases. The work presented in this article is the main melody framework that can be used to freely create melody arrangements according to the creator's imagination and opens up unlimited possibilities for new creations.