Piphat Folk : Case Study of Piphat Folk Ensemble Sow Duriyasinlapin

Abstract

Piphat folk is a reflection of local identity Through music culture Is an important wisdom heritage that remains with the community. Piphat folk ensemble Sow Duriyasinlapin still has a play in various traditional events in Phimai district and Nearby Places. If the knowledge about the local piphat Folk is risk of loss. Because the knowledgeable person is an elderly group with an average age of 70-80 years. This research is Qualitative research There is a purpose 1) investigate the historical development of the piphat folk ensemble Sow Duriyasinlapin, and 2) to study the roles in society of piphat folk ensemble Sow Duriyasinlapin. through multiple techniques: survey, interview, observation, field-note, and documentary analysis. The research found that piphat folk ensemble Sow Duriyasinlapin received musical knowledge from Mr.Pan (unknown last name) and Mr. Chan (unknown last name), a musician who emigrated from Ban Srisuk, Non Sung District, Nakhon Ratchasima. Mr. Pan taught music and initiated the formation of the pi phat By practicing music for interested people In Ban Tapan, Ban Ranga, Ban Tabong, Ban Nong Chik, Ban Nong Prue and Ban Pra Suk. As for Mr. Chan has conveyed the knowledge of music. At Dong Yai House, Ban Dong Noi, and Ban krachorn. piphat folk ensemble Sow Duriyasinlapin inherited from Mr. Chan to Mr. Pia to Mr. Leang and to Mr. Siva respectively. piphat folk ensemble Sow Duriyasinlapin has served the society by playing in various events, both sacred and unlucky work. Ceremony and ritual; Auspicious event, Misfortune, Ceremony and ritual Including ; Kathin ceremony, Mahachat sermon, Ordination work, wedding, Funeral, The funeral burned, Auspicious ceremony, Ritual of the ancestral spirits. Important roles and duties in performing ceremonies and various rituals to inform the participants of the event and make preparations for the various operations before and beginning the ritual. And to convince the participants of the event to have mental stability And acting for entertainment Refine the mind Allowing the participants to relax as well.