Relatório da prática profissional e projeto de intervenção pedagógica

: o estudo de pentacordes e tríades como recurso audiovisual na iniciação ao piano

Abstract

This report aims to introduce the practical application of the Key Cards piano initiation method, which has been developed and employed over the past three years within the researcher's instructional practice. The method emphasizes the visual and auditory recognition of fundamental musical elements and patterns within the piano curriculum spanning grades 1 to 4. This includes the study of pentachords, triads, and arpeggios, alongside their respective inversions. The method is integrated into the context of Professional Practice and seeks to systematize these concepts. This implementation is situated within the Maria Campina Algarve Regional Conservatory (CRAMC) and Bernardette Romeira College. It aligns with the curriculum's Professional Practice I and II units, along with Pedagogical Intervention Seminars, all part of the Master's program in Music Education offered by the School of Arts at the Catholic University of Porto. Following a qualitative research approach, this study is characterized as action research centered on a case study conducted at CRAMC. Its primary aim is to contribute to piano pedagogy and enhance the understanding of instrumental teaching and learning processes, including aspects like ear training and musical notation. The results of this study demonstrate that a balanced and integrated approach to musical education promotes the acquisition and assimilation of written musical language. The presented findings underscore the need for a reconsideration of institutional curricula, particularly in terms of musical literacy.

Date of Award	28 Feb 2024
Original language	Portuguese
Awarding Institution	Universidade Católica Portuguesa
Supervisor	Cesário Alberto Ferreira Barbosa da Costa (Supervisor)