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Submitted by Cássia Santos (cassia.bcufg@gmail.com) on 2015-10-26T11:10:22Z No. of bitstreams: 2 Dissertação - João Henrique Correa Cardoso - 2015.pdf: 1889051 bytes, checksum: 30ceafcbcec49849ebbd9052365878f6 (MD5) license_rdf: 23148 bytes, checksum: 9da0b6dfac957114c6a7714714b86306 (MD5) / Approved for entry into archive by Luciana Ferreira (lucgeral@gmail.com) on 2015-10-26T13:20:58Z (GMT) No. of bitstreams: 2 Dissertação - João Henrique Correa Cardoso - 2015.pdf: 1889051 bytes, checksum: 30ceafcbcec49849ebbd9052365878f6 (MD5) license_rdf: 23148 bytes, checksum: 9da0b6dfac957114c6a7714714b86306 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2015-10-26T13:20:58Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 2 Dissertação - João Henrique Correa Cardoso - 2015.pdf: 1889051 bytes, checksum: 30ceafcbcec49849ebbd9052365878f6 (MD5) license_rdf: 23148 bytes, checksum: 9da0b6dfac957114c6a7714714b86306 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2015-03-31 / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior - CAPES / Study of classical guitar technique aims at providing enabling tools to musical expression. This research investigated the different techniques in the traditional guitar methods. Our main objective was to identify the diverging and converging characteristics among such methods, as well as to elucidate elements and concepts that directly influenced the current approaches towards the instrument. For this purpose, the paper encompasses three chapters: the first one is about the structural changes in the guitar which interfered in the dawn of new technical approaches. It also presents a historical and bibliographical survey on classical guitar techniques from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. The second chapter identifies and discusses the main distinguishing elements of each method’s suggestions. In the last chapter, we analyse the results by using the theoretical background previously discussed, the considerations concerning to the performance possibilities and the differences learnt throughout the study of the methods. By comparing all those elements, we were able to observe that the convergences or divergences emphasizing factors among the methods are wide, being specially influenced by the didactic philosophy in each one. Eventually, we verified that the divergences are highlighted as we compare the Spanish to the Italian method. / O estudo da técnica violonística tem a finalidade de fornecer ferramentas capazes de possibilitar a expressão musical. A presente pesquisa investigou as distintas linhas de condutas técnicas contidas nos métodos para violão que consideramos tradicionais. O intuito principal foi identificar os pontos divergentes e convergentes entre os métodos, bem como elucidar elementos e conceitos que influenciaram diretamente as atitudes atuais frente ao instrumento. Para tanto, este trabalho compreende três capítulos: o primeiro consiste na exposição das alterações estruturais no violão que intervieram no surgimento de novas abordagens técnicas, bem como em um levantamento histórico-bibliográfico acerca dos métodos para guitarra do século XVII, XVIII e XIX. O segundo capítulo identifica e discute os principais elementos que caracterizam as propostas de cada método. No último capítulo, discutimos os resultados a partir dos embasamentos teóricos, das considerações concernentes às possibilidades de execução e distinções colhidas através do estudo dos métodos. O emprego de uma ótica comparativa nos possibilita observar que os fatores que acentuam as convergências ou divergências entre os métodos são amplos, influenciados principalmente pela filosofia didática que cada um adota. Verificamos, ainda, que as divergências acentuam-se na medida em que comparamos os métodos espanhóis com os italianos.

In this work, I have been investigating the subject of solo guitar. I was interested in exploring some of the different methods that are being and have been used for performing music on the instrument in this context. I explored some of the techniques and sounds that have been used by instrumentalists before me and composed various exercises that would allow me to incorporate them in my own music. The techniques studied varied from right-hand fingerpicking patterns used in classical guitar pieces to ways of incorporating electronic effect-pedals in solo guitar music. Inspired by the music and techniques that were studied I also composed and arranged music for solo guitar. I concluded the work by conducting a concert/recording where I combined fully arranged compositions with freely improvised sections. The purpose of this work was to deepen the understanding of the guitar and its role as a solo instrument concerning harmony, rhythm, improvisation and tone. Both the technical and creative aspects of the work have improved my playing during the process and have influenced how I perform music and intend to do so in the future. The process provided me with a clearer understanding of my musical strengths and weaknesses, particularly through self-recording and analysis. The compositions and arrangements worked on revealed different aspects throughout the process, showing me that less detailed arrangements allowed for bigger opportunities of improvisation during performance for me. / <p>Andas - Albin Ormegard</p><p>Etyd #1 - Albin Ormegard</p><p>Naked Truth - Albin Ormegard</p><p>Broder - Albin Ormegard</p><p>Like Someone In Love - Jimmy Van Heusen</p><p>For once - Albin Ormegard</p><p></p><p>Albin Ormegard - Guitar/Composition</p>

Syftet med denna studie var att undersöka hur elgitarrlärare går tillväga när de undervisar i elgitarrspel med plektrum och vilka de största tekniska utmaningarna är som uppkommer för studenten. Datainsamlingen har genomförts genom kvalitativa intervjuer med tre erfarna elgitarrpedagoger. Studien utgår från ett hermeneutiskt perspektiv. Resultatet visar att de tre pedagogerna till stor del låter eleverna själva välja hur de ska spela. Pedagogerna nämner några vanliga fel som eleverna gör, till exempel: de förankrar inte fingrarna eller handen i gitarren, plektrumet trycks för långt in mellan strängarna och att de håller plektrumet för hårt eller för löst. / The purpose of this study was to investigate how electric guitar teachers go about teaching plectrum techniques and what the greatest challenges are for the student. The data collection has been conducted through qualitative interviews with three experienced electric guitar teachers. The study is based on a hermeneutic perspective. The result shows that the three educators largely allow students to choose how to play. The pedagogues mention some common mistakes that the students do, for example: they do not anchor their fingers or hand to the guitar, the plectrum is pushed too far in between the strings and that the plectrum is held either to firm or to soft.

I studien utforskas användandet av högerhandens lillfinger i klassiskt gitarrspel. Genom videoanalys och loggbok beskrivs övningsprocesser, problem och lösningar samt upplevelser kring användandet av högerhandens lillfinger. För att få ett anatomiskt perspektiv genomfördes även en intervju med en specialist inom handkirurgi. Arbetet avslutades med att en etyd komponerades med målet att se i vilka musikaliska sammanhang lillfingret kan bidra till den musikaliska gestaltningen. / This study explores the use of the little finger of the right hand in classical guitar playing. Through video analysis and logbook, the practice processes, problems, and solutions were described, as well as experiences on the use of the right hand's little finger. An interview with a hand surgery specialist was also conducted to provide an anatomical perspective. The work ended with a composing of an etude in order to investigate in what musical contexts the little finger can contribute to musical performance.

Estudo da obra para violão de César Guerra-Peixe, sua importância dentro do repertório violonístico brasileiro, através de análises feitas com base nos textos do compositor. Elaboração do perfil do compositor relacionado a obra violonística com citações e depoimentos de personalidades relevantes. Levantamento do catálogo de obras para violão solo e música de câmara com violão, apresentando dados complementares coletados durante a pesquisa de campo e de informações preservadas pelo próprio autor. Pesquisa de terminologia empregada por Guerra- Peixe compatível com o seu pensamento amadurecido pelas distintas fases criadoras frente ao repertório para violão de cunho didático e de concerto. / The study of Cesar Guerra-Peixe guitar production, its importance among the Brazilian guitar repertory, through analyses done based on the compositor texts. Bibliography elaboration related to his guitar production with quotations and testimonies of relevant personalities. Research of the catalogue of solo and chamber music guitar productions, presenting the complementary data collected during the field research and, mainly, through pieces of information preserved by the author. Research of the terminology applied by Guerra-Peixe or, at least, compatible with his thought, matured by the distinct creative phases having as a perspective the guitar repertory to didactic and concert purpose.

Estudo da obra para violão de César Guerra-Peixe, sua importância dentro do repertório violonístico brasileiro, através de análises feitas com base nos textos do compositor. Elaboração do perfil do compositor relacionado a obra violonística com citações e depoimentos de personalidades relevantes. Levantamento do catálogo de obras para violão solo e música de câmara com violão, apresentando dados complementares coletados durante a pesquisa de campo e de informações preservadas pelo próprio autor. Pesquisa de terminologia empregada por Guerra- Peixe compatível com o seu pensamento amadurecido pelas distintas fases criadoras frente ao repertório para violão de cunho didático e de concerto. / The study of Cesar Guerra-Peixe guitar production, its importance among the Brazilian guitar repertory, through analyses done based on the compositor texts. Bibliography elaboration related to his guitar production with quotations and testimonies of relevant personalities. Research of the catalogue of solo and chamber music guitar productions, presenting the complementary data collected during the field research and, mainly, through pieces of information preserved by the author. Research of the terminology applied by Guerra-Peixe or, at least, compatible with his thought, matured by the distinct creative phases having as a perspective the guitar repertory to didactic and concert purpose.