Abstract:
The objectives of research were 1) to synthesize Deow Phya Sok, a Thai classical piece, in Clarinet version and 2) to develop the Clarinet Etudes which promote skill development needed to play Deow Phya Sok. This research employed research and development methodology (R & D) aimed to innovate the musical piece and evaluate thereafter. The key informants in this study can be classified into two groups; three music experts and five clarinet majored undergraduate students. These two groups took part in providing comments and response in the study in varies occasions. During the synthesis phase, three music experts provided suggestions via in-depth interview. During the Etude s evaluation phase, both experts and undergraduate students provide comments and feedback for the researcher to improve the etudes. The research results were 1) Deow Phya Sok in Clarinet version, which integrated the knowledge and skills of both Thai and Western music. While the piece reserving Thai melodic patterns, the technical skills remain as western characteristic, however some adaptations were applied in order to produce Thai ornamentations appropriately. 2) The etudes, which had sequential steps progressed from easy to difficult levels. The first part was the preparation exercises. The second part included which enhance the effective of Thai ornamentations including appoggiatura, double appoggiatura, and trill . The third part were examples providing common Thai melodic contour.