Thai Children's Songs, Games and Customs
by Pornprapit "Ros" Phoasavadi and Patricia Shehan Campbell
Thailand is a vibrant country that embraces its traditions while it revels in change. Pornprapit "Ros" Phoasavadi was born into this tapestry of old and new, peaceful and dynamic. Her life has been dedicated to mastering and sharing the music of her homeland, from her favorite children's game songs and chants to intricate instrumental compositions. This resource features 6 songs, 3 instrumentals, photos, a Thai folk tale, history, festivals, recipes and a pronunciation guide.
All the music is performed on the CD and each has a slow pronunciation guide, too. Adaptable for all ages.
Book with reproducible pages & CD
Track Listings:
Song 1 : Pleeng Loy Krathong
1. Sung in Full (ching)
2. Spoken in Phrases
3. Sung in Phrases
Song 2 : Pleeng Chang
4. Sung in Full (vocal)
5. Spoken in Phrases
6. Sung in Phrases
Song-Chant 3 : Poong Paang
7. Chanted in Full (Claps)
8. Spoken in Phrases
Song-Chant 4 : Maun Saun Paa
9. Chanted in Full (Claps)
10.Spoken in Phrases
Song-Chant 5 : Rii Rii Khao Saan
11. Chanted in Full
12. Spoken in Rhythmic Phrases
Song 6 : Pleeng Wan Koed
13. Sung in Full (ching)
14. Spoken in Rhythmic Phrases
15. Sung in Phrases
16. Ca-khee (crocodile zither)
17. Ranaat (Xylophone)
Instrumentals
18. Instrumental 1 : Pleeng Voracheed
19. Instrumental 2 : Pleeng Khaang Khaaw Kin Kluay
20. Instrumental 3 : Tap Mae Sii Song Khruuang (Tap Nok)
Common Thai Words and Phrases
21. Short and Long Vowels
22. Words and Phrases
23. Relationships/Family
24. Body Parts
25. Clothes
26. Food
27. Pets
28. Numbers
29. Colors
30. Days of the Week
31. Months of the Year
32. Seasons
33. Weather
Listen to Samples:
NOTE: This is NOT the full track listing.
