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The Thai Cultural and Fine Arts Institute of Chicago
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Music classes
2024-2025 Course Offerings
Khim Ensemble Levels 1-3
The khim is a hammered dulcimer that is played with two flexible bamboo sticks. This instrument produces a bright, expressive sound and is a popular instrument for Thai classical and modern music.
Pong Lang Ensemble
The pong lang ensemble showcases Thailand's popular folk music from the Isan region of Northeastern Thailand. Instruments in this ensemble include: pong lang, pin, bass, wod, khaen, and other rhythmic percussion instruments.
Piphat Ensemble Beginner and Advanced
The piphat ensemble performs the most sacred and "high class" compositions of Thai classical music. It is also used to accompany traditional Thai theatrical and dance forms including the khon, masked dance drama. Instruments in this ensemble include: ranat ek, ranat thum, khong wong yai, khong wong lek, pi nai, and various rhythmic percussion instruments.
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