The Transformation of Thai Classical Music Essence: Khru Phim Puangnak ‘Phleng Tub Khmer Dam Din’ Song Played by Acoustic Guitar

Abstract

“Phleng Tub khmer Dam Din” song is an original of “Khru Phim Puangnak”. It was rearranged as “Phleng Tub” song for an acoustic guitar playing. The objective of this research is to study Khru Phim Puangnak's 'Tub Khmer Dam Din' song and The Transformation of composing Thai classical music of Khru Phim Puangnak's 'Phleng Tub' song to be played with acoustic guitar.  My compositional process was an exposition of musical themes based on the traditional melodic frameworks, main melody, and 11 techniques used to adapt the "Phleng Tub" Song for playing on an acoustic guitar, including string blocking, and playing short syllabic lyrics, Alteration of Intervals, Imitation, Staccato, A false sequence, retrograde, Percussion Guitar and Rit technique. This song is arranged in 4 styles, namely 1) the first-line guitar playing the main melody, 2) the second-line guitar playing harmonious sounds, 3) the third-line guitar playing the motive and harmonizing the second verse, and 4) the fourth-line guitar playing chords, bass, and rhythm, as well as using the key of E Major. The main patterns that were created with a combination of western theories and jazz chord progression. This research is beneficial for music education at all levels. An improved musical note can be used for performing or managing a song in acoustic version or further studying, researching, developing, or integrating with others. Moreover, it is stored and published in digital format: documents and audio files, to keep it from disappearing and be beneficial for the Thai and international music circles in the future.