Guidelines for Encourage, Conservation, and Development the Saw-Bang of Phu-tai People, Kalasin Province
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The purposes of the current study were to investigate 1) knowledge of Isan Bamboo fiddles of Phu Thai,
a race in Northeastern Thailand, in Kalasin Province, Thailand in terms of sound system, songs, and role in
society and culture and 2) promoting model to conserve and develop the Isan bamboo fiddles of Phu Thai
people in the area. The data were collected by document analysis, observation, in-depth interview, and focus
group discussion in October 2014.
The results of the study showed that two physical characteristics were found. The ancient characteristic
of instrument has two strings tuned to have the similar sound with different functions. The first string functions
as melodic player, and the second string functions as the main chorus (Drone). Another playing method was
found in general playing style. The artists tunes two strings in different levels of 4th perfect. In terms of songs
used in the plays of the Isan fiddles, “FonKeaw Hang Nook Yoong” (Peacock tail), “Long Khong” (Flowing
Mekong River), and “Lum Hai Bhorn” (Blessing dance) were found. In terms of social and cultural roles, the
instrument played 2 different roles including role on individuals and role in ceremonies and rituals.
In case of promoting, conserving, and developing model for the Phu Thais’ bamboo fiddle in Kalasin
province, 1) promoting playing of Bamboo Saw to Phuthai people by every method possible, 2) implementing
the importance of the instrument and contributing of Isan bamboo fiddle knowledge to the people in the area,
3) establishing of Isan music museum to conserve and educate people the knowledge of the instrument,
4) preserving of the local philosophers’ products : Songs and playing methods, 5) improving playing styles
to fit the needs of modern markets and the combination of traditional cultures and modern music cultures,
6) integrating of modern instruments, and 7) commercial developing of the instruments were found.
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