Abstract:
This study aimed to explore the background and the transfer of knowledge of Ranard-ek practices of Kru Samran Gerdpon and the knowledge of teaching and transfer of Ranard-ek practices in accordance with the model of learning culture of kru Samran Gerdpon using qualitative research methodology. Data analysis consisted of studying research, relevant documents, collecting data from field method, formal and informal interview, and interview of Kru Samran Gerdpon and his students who transferred the knowledge of Ranard-ek from him. All data were analysed using descriptive analysis. This study found that kru Samran Gerdpon was born from a musician family in Ayudhaya Province on Friday 22 July 1927 or the Year of the Rabbit in the reign of King Rama VII. He transferred the knowledge of Ranard-ek from Changwang Thua Phattayakosol School of Music in terms of theoretical and practical knowledge. Moreover, he submitted Thai instrumental music notation from Phattayakosol School of Music that was recorded in form of international notation by Kru Arjsoonthorn. As the result, Kru Samran Gerdpon became the knowledge repository of Thai music of Phattayakosol School of Music until 1980. He was requested to study and do research about Thai music written by Prince of Nakhon Sawan at Dusidalai Hall for 90 days. He also had the concept of theoretical and practical knowledge transfer of Ranard-ek as follows: 1. To be grateful to ancient krus, 2. To transfer the knowledge as national heritage, and 3. To create the job for poor children. Regarding the teaching and transfer of Ranard-ek practices in accordance it was found that he still maintains the model of music study from Phattayakosol School of Music focusing on all teaching processes. It started from a sitting position of playing Ranard-ek.Tthe players must put one of their feet under the rail of Ranard-ek for controlling the position of it when they played faster. In addition, the methods of holding the stick consisted of the style of holding a pen or looking like the chicken beak and parrot beak for much more sufficiency of playing. It also focused on playing the Ranard-ek correctly which started from low to high speed following the steps of playing Thayoy Samchan Song at the beginning, then practicing 5-6 songs with clear and loud sound, and correct playing style of Ranard-ek. Therefore, for qualitative playing kru Samran had selected the players who could remember all songs accurately and have the leadership and politeness in all movements. Importantly, the Ranardek players of kru Samran must obey their krus, be confident in their decisions, and accept opinions of other.