Music is my life. Today, I don’t exactly talk about music but things that produce music. Yes! Musical instruments, I specify on Thai musical instruments. Because every country has its own customs and I’m proud to be Thai. Firstly, I would like to introduce you to many types of Thai musical instruments. Thais know well about the words in Thai “DEED-SEE-TEE-PAO” There are four types of Thai musical instruments. The first two instruments are “KRUENG DEED” and “KRUENG SEE”. “KRUENG” means instrument. Do you know the difference between them? If I group these two types together, they will be called “KRUENG SAI” or “Stringed Musical Instrument”. But, Thai musicians subdivide them into “KRUENG DEED” and “KRUENG SEE” by the way how to play them. To make it clear, compare with Western musical instruments. Guitar is “KRUENG DEED”; musicians play it with fingers or pick (axe). Violin is "Krueng See"; musiciens play it by pulling a bow. Now, you can see the difference and know two types of Thai musical instruments. Next, “KRUENG TEE” is percussion instruments that musicians play by hitting them. The last is “KRUENG PAO”, wind instruments that musicians play by blowing through and they usually have finger holes. Unfortunately, most young Thai generation do not like to play Thai musical instruments. They think it is old-fashion. However, my niece is different, she can find the ways to play “KLUYE” with fun. She uses her nose to blow “KLUYE” in order to produce a beautiful song. She shows me that there is no restriction to play Thai musical instruments. Nowadays, Thai government has a campaign to prevent our children from drugs and playing music is one of many tools to prevent them. Then, when you encourage your children to begin playing music, please consider Thai musical instruments in your first priority.
What is the purpose of this story?
To identify that Thai musical instruments are better than western musical instruments
To explain and give some information about Thai musical instruments
To persuade people to pay more attention in Thai musical instruments
To support Thai government campaign about Thai musical instruments