Na Tap Accompanying Nora Performance

Abstract

     The objective of this article is to study Na Tub and how to accompany Tub for Nora performance. Nora is a popular traditional performance of people in the south of Thailand for a long time. The band for the Nora performance is Pi Phat Chatree orchestra consisting of Pi (Thai oboe), double gongs. These instruments are important for Nora performance. “Na Tub” is called by Nora musicians that accompanies in the bands. It is a method of percussion of a leather musical instrument. Since Nora is a folk music, the performance is therefore not organized in the same style as Thai music. Nora performance songs are divided into 2 types: 1. Songs that do not accompany the dance moves 2. They are the songs that accompany the dance moves. The main characteristic of the Na Tap used in Nora's accompaniment begins with the prelude song. By the pipe, the song begins with the length depending on the musicians. Then the musicians start the song after the introductory melody is over. It is called this part "Hua Tap" and will play the beat. "Bak" means giving a signal to play the instrument. Subsequently, beat the melody always on the machine which is played in accordance with the dance posture. The length of the Na Tap (Playing for the dancers to prepare to perform) depends mainly on the dancers. and finally to withdraw the beat to let spectators know that the song is end. However, the music laying of the Nora performance can be flexible according to the needs of the dancer and the performer.