THE STUDY OF JA-KHE SOLO ON LAO PAN FROM THE GRAMOPHONE RECORDS

Abstract

The objectives of this study, titled “The study of Ja-khe solo on Lao Pan from gramophone records”, were to investigate the history of gramophone records (78 rpm), with a focus on the Lao Pan solo by the Ja-khe instrument, and to analyze musical form, including melodic structures and playing techniques. In addition, the study utilized qualitative research methods for data acquisition, including document research and interviews. Based on the findings, The Lao Pan song was adapted from the Lao Khan song. There are many styles of Lao Pan solo song structure. Tying two layers of Lao accent songs can be done appropriately with the guidelines and principles of ancient teachers. Approximately between 1908 and 1958, found Lao Pan gramophones performed by five Ja-khe performers as follows: (i) Charoen Boonnark, Odeon Record no. 101555 approximately in 1908-1910 the solo consists of Lao Pan Yai, and Soom Lao Pan repertoires. (ii) Khun Ying Phaithun Kittiwan, Columbia Record no. 51027-1 and 51027-2 recorded in 1929 the solo consists of Ton Lao Pan, Lao Pan Yai, and Soom Lao Pan repertoires. (iii) Prakhong Prapairat, Rabbit Record no. TC219 and TC210-2 recorded in 1930 the solo consists of Ton Lao Pan, Lao Pan Yai, Lao Pan Noi, Lao Lord Kai, Lao Som Dej and Soom Lao Pan repertoires, (iv) Lamiad Chittasevi, Sungthong Record no. STC1027 and STC1028 recorded in 1957 the solo consists of Lao Pan Yai, Lao Pan Noi, Lao Som Dej, Lao Lord Kai, and Soom Lao Pan repertoires. And (v) Rati Wisetsurakarn, Suntaraporn Record no. SSP001 and SSP004 recorded in 1958 the solo consists of Ton Lao Pan, Lao Pan Yai, and Soom Lao Pan repertoires. Ja-khe special techniques used in the Lao Pan solo on gramophone records include Rut-Rua, Kratob Song Sai, Kratob Sam Sai, Sabat Siang Diao, Sabat Song Siang, Sabat Sam Siang, Tob Sai, Kha-Yi, Prib, and Proi.