Processos de aprendizagem da Sandy's Portrait de Sérgio Assad

Abstract

The present work deals with the learning process of the work Sandy’s Portrait for solo guitar by the composer Sergio Assad (1952-), starting from empirical research with focus on the study strategies used to help in dealing with technical-interpretative problems. The preparation of the performance was substantiated through the artistic practice of the researcher/interpreter whose registration was accomplished in a study diary, a primary tool for data collection. The main authors who guided the theoretical reference of this work were Contreras (1998), Fernandez (2001), Johnston (2002), , Willamon (2004), Barros (2008), Araújo (2010), Kaminsky (2012) and Meirinhos (2016). Musical examples from pieces of the score were elaborated. The methodology of the research was carried out in three moments. Initially, it was performed a bibliographical review of papers related to empirical research and the performance, as well as to the learning processes of works for the guitar. In the second moment, it was performed a compilation of strategies utilized during the learning process of the piece of work and development of a study plan. The third moment concerns the learning process in practice, pointing out important aspects of the technical-interpretative analysis, as well as the applications of study strategies for performance development of Sandy’s Portrait. The results show that the applied strategies were effective, given that they significantly improved the quality of study practice, culminating in a satisfactory performance during the master’s course recital. The strategies presented in this study contributed to a greater focus, motivation and organization in relation to the study of the instrument.