- Pi (instrument)
"Pi" ( _th. ปี่) is the generic term for any of a variety of quadruple reed
oboes used in the traditionalmusic ofThailand . It is very similar in construction and playing technique to the Cambodian "sralai ".Varieties
*Pi chawa ( _th. ปี่ชวา)
*Pi klang ( _th. ปี่กลาง)
*Pi Mon ( _th. ปี่มอญ)
*Pi nai ( _th. ปี่ใน)
*Pi nok ( _th. ปี่นอก)
*Pi cha nai ( _th. ปี่ไฉน)An entirely different instrument, a bamboo
free reed pipe called "pi joom" ( _th. ปี่จุม), is used by theLanna ofNorthern Thailand .Pi nok
The "pi nok" is smallest among Pi nok, Pi klang and Pi nai. Pi noks have been played since the ancient times. Length is 31 cm. Width is 3.5 cm.
Pi klang
The "pi klang" is most often heard in film scores. Its length is 37 cm and its width is 4 cm.
Pi nai
The "pi nai" is commonly seen in
Thai literature such as "Pra Aphaimani". Length is 41-42 cm. Width is 4.5 cmPi cha nai
The "pi cha nai" is "Pi song ton"(ปี่สองท่อน) ("pi" that consists of two parts). Body part is called "Lao pi"(เลาปี่). Mouth part is called "Lumpong"(ลำโพง). Both parts are made from wood or ivory. It is presumed that the Thai obtained this musical influence from India, as in India the "
shehnai " is very similar. "Pi" have been used in Thai since theSukhothai period. At present, it is played together with the "pi chawa" in parades.Pi chawa
The "pi chawa" is "Pi song ton"(ปี่สองท่อน)(Pi that consist of two parts) like the "pi cha nai", but longer. It is made from wood or ivory. Presume Thai take in Pi chawa as same time as
Glong khaek . From some evidence,used Pi chawa in "Krabuan Prayuhayardtra"(กระบวนพยุหยาตรา)(military march) in "Pre-Ayudthaya".Pi mon
The "pi mon" is "Pi song ton" (ปี่สองท่อน)(Pi that consist of two parts) like Pi chawa but bigger and longer. "Lao pi"(เลาปี่)(the body of Pi) is made from wood. "Lumpong" (ลำโพง)(the mouth of Pi) is made from metal. Pi mon is played usually in
Piphat mon ensemble or in the old called Piphat raman ensemble. [ [http://www.student.chula.ac.th/~48467689/Thaipee.html ปี่ ] ] [ [http://www.rayongzone.com/soontornpoo/pee.php3 à¤Ã×èͧ´¹µÃÕ»ÃÐàÀ·à¤Ã×èͧà»èÒ »Õè ] ] [ [http://funkysonglyrics.com/thailand/th/audio-sound/audio-sound-3.html »Õè à¤Ã×èͧ´¹µÃÕä·Â »ÃÐàÀ·à»èÒ ] ] [ [http://www.siammelody.com/thaimusic/pao.htm#pao5 à¤Ã×èͧ´¹µÃÕ»ÃÐàÀ·à¤Ã×èͧà»èÒ ] ]ee also
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*Traditional Thai musical instruments References
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