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Beginning, Developing and Succeeding as a Thai Saxophonist: A Study of Teachers, Performers and the General Public

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  • Pramote Phokha
  • Sangkom Pumipuntu
  • Rangsiphan Kangkhan

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This qualitative research analyses stimuli during three phases in the career of Thai saxophonists. From a purposive sample of six saxophone teachers, six performers and twelve members of the general public, the paper reveals inspirations behind pursuit of a career in the saxophone, requirements for development as a saxophonist and conditions for success. The results show that reasons for starting to play the saxophone are personal interest and love of the saxophone, musical upbringing, friends, lifestyle, admiration of skilled saxophonists and the media. There are six requirements for development- personal characteristics, disciplined practice, good teachers, listening skills, experience and a musical identity. Role awareness and responsibility were the important requirements for success as a saxophone teacher. Successful professional saxophonists perform wholeheartedly to their full potential. Both saxophone teachers and performers must adapt their methods and techniques to the audience.

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  • Pramote Phokha & Sangkom Pumipuntu & Rangsiphan Kangkhan, 2014. "Beginning, Developing and Succeeding as a Thai Saxophonist: A Study of Teachers, Performers and the General Public," Asian Culture and History, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 6(2), pages 118-118, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:ibn:ach123:v:6:y:2014:i:2:p:118
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