Neste trabalho discutimos três estudos de caso com o objetivo de investigar empiricamente a modelagem como ferramenta de estudo no desenvolvimento musical e pianístico de alunos do Bacharelado em Instrumento/Piano da UFRGS. Durante a pesquisa, cada um dos três participantes foi instruído a ouvir atentamente uma gravação de pianista de renome internacional como modelo a ser seguido. Na etapa da coleta de dados, os participantes realizaram três gravações de dois trechos contrastantes de uma obra do seu repertório e gravaram cinco entrevistas semiestruturadas. A análise dos dados baseou-se nos relatos sobre as preocupações referentes aos trechos escolhidos, nas reflexões sobre os efeitos da modelagem, na observação das características de suas interpretações após a modelagem e na análise do andamento e da condução do tempo musical. Para isso, utilizamos o software Sonic Visualiser. A análise de dados juntamente com o conjunto de entrevistas individuais comprovam nossa hipótese de que a modelagem incrementa e amplia os recursos expressivos dos participantes, incentiva a autonomia e individualidade de suas interpretações e potencializa a audição crítica e a reflexão sobre processos de estudo. / This research presents three case studies aiming at empirically investigating modeling as a learning tool for the musical and pianistic development of undergraduate students. Each one of the three students was instructed to critically listen to the recording of a famous pianist as a model to be followed. Data collection combined three recording sessions of two contrasting excerpts already in the students repertoire and five semi- structured interviews. The analysis of the resulting data was based on individual reports concerning the selected musical segments as well as their reflection on learning processes in relation to the model, observations of interpretive characteristics after the modeling and analysis of timing and choices of musical tempo. The chosen software was Sonic Visualiser. Data analysis in combination with the sets of individual interviews confirmed our initial hypothesis that modeling increases and widens the their interpretations, potentiates critical listening and promotes reflection on learning processes.

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Orientador: Nahim Marun Filho / Banca: Achille Guido Picchi / Banca: Ronaldo Coutinho de Miranda / Resumo: Pretende-se, neste trabalho, estudar a relação entre as obras para piano solo de Ronaldo Miranda, identificar os procedimentos composicionais utilizados pelo compositor e, a partir daí, extrair ferramentas que facilitem uma adequada interpretação musical das mesmas. O objeto deste projeto firma-se na interpretação musical, através das características notacionais da partitura à luz de um olhar analítico e do levantamento das peculiaridades da escrita pianística. Propõe-se que o intérprete tenha um conhecimento prévio dos elementos que são largamente utilizados pelo compositor e considere os exercícios técnicos sugeridos no último capítulo, compostos pelo autor deste trabalho, com base na identificação e recorrência dos padrões pianísticos composicionais de Ronaldo Miranda. Sendo assim, o pianista terá ao seu dispor recursos que fundamentarão uma postura interpretativa mais coesa, considerando o processo cognitivo, a percepção e a atenção dada no preparo para a execução da obra / Abstract: It is intended to study the relationship between the works for solo piano by Ronaldo Miranda, identifying the compositional procedures used by the composer and, thereafter extracting tools to facilitate a proper musical interpretation thereof. The object of this project is based on the musical interpretation, through the notational characteristics under an analytical view and setting up the peculiarities of the pianistic writing. It is proposed that the interpreter has prior knowledge of the elements that are widely used by the composer and consider the technical exercises suggested in the last chapter, composed by the author of this research, based on the identification and recurrence of pianistic patterns of Ronaldo Miranda. Thus, the pianist will have at his disposal, resources that will build a more cohesive rendition, considering the cognitive process, perception and attention given in preparation for performing the work / Mestre

Neste trabalho discutimos três estudos de caso com o objetivo de investigar empiricamente a modelagem como ferramenta de estudo no desenvolvimento musical e pianístico de alunos do Bacharelado em Instrumento/Piano da UFRGS. Durante a pesquisa, cada um dos três participantes foi instruído a ouvir atentamente uma gravação de pianista de renome internacional como modelo a ser seguido. Na etapa da coleta de dados, os participantes realizaram três gravações de dois trechos contrastantes de uma obra do seu repertório e gravaram cinco entrevistas semiestruturadas. A análise dos dados baseou-se nos relatos sobre as preocupações referentes aos trechos escolhidos, nas reflexões sobre os efeitos da modelagem, na observação das características de suas interpretações após a modelagem e na análise do andamento e da condução do tempo musical. Para isso, utilizamos o software Sonic Visualiser. A análise de dados juntamente com o conjunto de entrevistas individuais comprovam nossa hipótese de que a modelagem incrementa e amplia os recursos expressivos dos participantes, incentiva a autonomia e individualidade de suas interpretações e potencializa a audição crítica e a reflexão sobre processos de estudo. / This research presents three case studies aiming at empirically investigating modeling as a learning tool for the musical and pianistic development of undergraduate students. Each one of the three students was instructed to critically listen to the recording of a famous pianist as a model to be followed. Data collection combined three recording sessions of two contrasting excerpts already in the students repertoire and five semi- structured interviews. The analysis of the resulting data was based on individual reports concerning the selected musical segments as well as their reflection on learning processes in relation to the model, observations of interpretive characteristics after the modeling and analysis of timing and choices of musical tempo. The chosen software was Sonic Visualiser. Data analysis in combination with the sets of individual interviews confirmed our initial hypothesis that modeling increases and widens the their interpretations, potentiates critical listening and promotes reflection on learning processes.

Esta pesquisa teve como objetivo geral investigar o perfil de formação e atuação dos professores de piano de Porto Alegre/RS. Os objetivos específicos procuraram caracterizar a formação dos professores de piano, caracterizar a atuação dos docentes e identificar as razões e/ou motivações da escolha profissional. Para analisar os dados, este trabalho se apoiou em alguns princípios teóricos baseados na profissionalização do ensino, de acordo com Ramalho, Nuñez e Gauthier (2004). Como método de pesquisa, foi realizado um survey interseccional com professores atuantes no ensino de piano em Porto Alegre e a amostra “bola de neve” foi a estratégia utilizada para se obter as indicações desses professores. Os dados foram obtidos através de um questionário auto-administrado que foi respondido por 104 professores. Os resultados revelaram que os professores que estão atuando com o ensino do piano, em Porto Alegre, parecem aproximar-se dos modelos de professor improvisado, professor artesão e professor como profissional, segundo os modelos baseados em Ramalho, Nuñez e Gauthier (2004). / The purpose of this study is to investigate the profile of piano teachers in Porto Alegre/RS, as to their formation and performance. Other goals include the characterization of these teachers’ formation and their involvement as teachers, identifying the reasons and/or motives of this professional choice. For the analysis of the data, this research is sustained by established theoretical principles in the professionalization of education according to Ramalho, Nuñez and Gauthier (2004). As for the research method, an intersectional survey with active piano teachers in Porto Alegre was conducted; the sample “snow ball” was employed as the strategy to obtain indications from these teachers. The data was gathered through an automanaged questionnaire which was answered by 104 teachers. The results showed that the teachers who are active as piano teachers in Porto Alegre seem to approach the models for the improvised teacher, the teacher craftsman and the professional teacher, according to models based on Ramalho, Nuñez and Gauthier (2004).

Esta pesquisa teve como objetivo geral investigar o perfil de formação e atuação dos professores de piano de Porto Alegre/RS. Os objetivos específicos procuraram caracterizar a formação dos professores de piano, caracterizar a atuação dos docentes e identificar as razões e/ou motivações da escolha profissional. Para analisar os dados, este trabalho se apoiou em alguns princípios teóricos baseados na profissionalização do ensino, de acordo com Ramalho, Nuñez e Gauthier (2004). Como método de pesquisa, foi realizado um survey interseccional com professores atuantes no ensino de piano em Porto Alegre e a amostra “bola de neve” foi a estratégia utilizada para se obter as indicações desses professores. Os dados foram obtidos através de um questionário auto-administrado que foi respondido por 104 professores. Os resultados revelaram que os professores que estão atuando com o ensino do piano, em Porto Alegre, parecem aproximar-se dos modelos de professor improvisado, professor artesão e professor como profissional, segundo os modelos baseados em Ramalho, Nuñez e Gauthier (2004). / The purpose of this study is to investigate the profile of piano teachers in Porto Alegre/RS, as to their formation and performance. Other goals include the characterization of these teachers’ formation and their involvement as teachers, identifying the reasons and/or motives of this professional choice. For the analysis of the data, this research is sustained by established theoretical principles in the professionalization of education according to Ramalho, Nuñez and Gauthier (2004). As for the research method, an intersectional survey with active piano teachers in Porto Alegre was conducted; the sample “snow ball” was employed as the strategy to obtain indications from these teachers. The data was gathered through an automanaged questionnaire which was answered by 104 teachers. The results showed that the teachers who are active as piano teachers in Porto Alegre seem to approach the models for the improvised teacher, the teacher craftsman and the professional teacher, according to models based on Ramalho, Nuñez and Gauthier (2004).

Is conducting from the piano "real conducting?" Does one need formal orchestral conducting training in order to conduct classical-era piano concertos from the piano? Do Mozart piano concertos need a conductor? These are all questions this paper attempts to answer.

As it stands, only one arrangement of Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1, Op. 23 orchestral reduction exists, which is by Tchaikovsky himself. A number of critical editions of the piece exist, but none of them cover the subject of the material within the orchestral reduction. Tchaikovsky wrote the reduction from a compositional rather than a pianistic perspective, thus some passages present awkward technical challenges. The purpose of this dissertation is ultimately to contribute to the repertoire of accompanists by producing a new edition of Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1. I created my arrangement through a process of practical trial and error as well as observing the strategies used by other arrangers of orchestral reductions. Through a series of carefully selected omissions, note rearrangements, visual adjustments, and editorial changes, I simplified the reduction as a whole. I sought to improve the readability of the music by reducing accidentals as much as possible and also incorporating small-print cues into the main staves. Each minor adjustment or major revision contributes cumulatively to the ease of execution of the accompanimental part as a whole. Although Tchaikovsky's reduction is authentic and authoritative, a newly revised and simplified version would be useful for collaborative pianists. Thus, I have chosen to create an alternative version of Tchaikovsky's reduction, while still retaining as much of the original material as possible. This edition focuses solely on the collaborative pianist's part.

It is often challenging for early advanced piano students to move from intermediate level repertoire to standard repertoire because the techniques and difficulties present in the new repertoire are simply too overwhelming for them. "A Holy Night: 10 Arrangements of Timeless Carols" can help bridge the gap between the two repertoire categories by introducing several advanced techniques and combinations of techniques to early advanced students in a non-overwhelming way. Several standard techniques that were widely used by composers of different styles are addressed in the arrangements: legato and chord playing, orientation in different keys, pedaling, dynamics and octave playing. The topic of fingerings is also covered since using correct fingerings is a key for any technique to work. The arrangements help to prepare early advanced students for standard repertoire by allowing them to learn, practice, and perform a variety of standard repertoire techniques in short and engaging pieces. This dissertation is intended to demonstrate to private piano teachers ways in which this arrangement of mostly well-known seasonal tunes can be used to assist in the transition to more advanced repertoire.

Paul Wittgenstein (1887-1961) made significant contributions to the piano literature for the left hand through numerous commissioned works as well as his own transcriptions. In the transcriptions, Wittgenstein preserved the texture of two-hand music, aiming for the simulation of the original works. This requires special techniques in the performance by the left hand alone. This dissertation investigations technical means and performance problems associated with the transcriptions as well as Wittgenstein's own recordings of selections from his works. Chapter 1 serves as an introduction, providing a historical overview of the role of the left hand in two-hand piano literature. Chapter 2 gives biological information on Paul Wittgenstein and discusses the commissioned works. Chapter 3 investigates special techniques in the transcriptions, in the areas of arpeggios, widespread chords, fingering, pedaling, and others. Chapter 4 discusses Wittgensteins's performance style based on his recordings. Chapter 5 presents a conclusion pointing to the benefits of performing left-hand music in two-hand piano playing.