Designing a trumpet method conceptual idea through the study of fundamental trumpet techniques in Thai Luk Thung music and western pedagogical methods for trumpet

Abstract

Luk Thung music is an essential Thai musical style. Learning this style is a crucial part of a trumpet player’s chances for career success in Thailand’s musical industry. This research aims to generate a conceptual idea for a trumpet method design based on LukThung music through the study of three categories: 1) fundamental trumpet techniques appearing in Thai Luk Thung music, 2) comparison of fundamental technique approaches between Western pedagogical methods for trumpet and Luk Thung music, and 3) the possibility of using Luk Thung music to develop fundamental trumpet techniques for trumpet players. The purposeful sampling includes audiovisual materials, documents and in-depth interviews used for collecting data and analysis. The findings were discussed and presented as the model to design a trumpet method including: 1) purpose of the method design, 2) structure of the method, 3) scope of contents, and 4) details of contents. This generated conceptual idea will be a guideline for trumpet players, music teachers or trumpet educators who are interested to design their own trumpet methods based on Thai Luk Thung music that suits their needs.