Práticas músico-educativas de integrantes do grupo confraria do samba, da cidade de Bagé/RS

Abstract

This paper seeks to examine the music-educational practices of Confraria do Samba group members, from the city of Bagé/RS. It has the following specific objectives to highlight the motivations that bring to this musical practice and to reveal how members learning are accomplished. Taking from a qualitative approach (BOGDAN; BIKLEN, 1994; MELUCCI, 2005; POUPART, 2010), the research utilized, as data collection techniques, observation of the music practices of the group, “talking” and interviews with some of the participators, aside from field diaries and interviews. Authors Alves (2007) and Meirelles (2014) helped to understand samba circle as a context of social interaction and knowledge interchange. The music learning means are based on Prass (2004), Schmeling (2005) and Corrêa (2009). The study unfolds that samba circle participators learn by observation, imitation, visual communication and aural perception, and, yet, with more experienced musicians. Music practice in samba circle, being pleasant, is the most relevant element for learning, a space where “one learns by making”, as Prass (2004) and Corrêa (2009) point out.