"CHIN T" AN INTEGRATION OF PIANO TECHNIQUES BETWEEN CHINESE AND THAI TRADITIONAL MUSIC

Abstract

This study investigates the historical and cultural contexts of piano music in both Thailand and China. The objectives of the research are threefold: (1) to study the historical and cultural contexts of traditional Chinese and Thai music, (2) to analyze the integration of piano techniques between Chinese and Thai traditional music, and (3) to arrange a piano composition combiningChinese and Thai traditional musical styles. Employing a case study methodology, the research involves data collection, content analysis, and comparative synthesis.The findings reveal that the musical elements of both cultures can be effectively integrated through the application of Western music theory. By analyzing and synthesizing selected traditional pieces—Chin Chaiyo, Chin Chuan, Chin Na Ruea, and Chin Khim Lek—the study identifies Chin Chaiyo and Chin Na Ruea as sources of innovative musical elements. The final composition, titled “Chin T”, demonstrates a creative fusion of Chinese and Thai musical aesthetics, exemplifying a successful cross-cultural musical integration.

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