Reflections
Abstract
The purpose of this article is the emphasize the interdisciplinary point of view in the teaching of piano in
order to contribute to the formation of an integral pianist who develops competences inherent to the
mastery of the pianistic repertoire. In this sense some theoretical foundations (Hemsy de Gainza 2002,
Barenboim 2208, Milshtein 1983, Hong 2014 and Chevallard 1997) are reviewed and the most frequent
disciplines in the formation of the pianist (History of Music, Analysis of Musical Forms, History of Art,
among others) as well as its importance in the pedagogical process in pursuit of an artistic, creative,
authentic and integral realization. The writing is circumscribed to the piano student who, while attending
pensa corresponding to general education and to musical education is developing competences and knowledge
to be applied, in this case, to the pianistic development.The teaching experience of the researcher and the practice, allow concluding that there is often a disarticulation between pensa , the competences and knowledge acquired outside the piano class with its application and functionality , that is to say, underlies the need to put into practice the disciplines already mentioned with the formation of the pianist.
Key words: piano, teaching, interdisciplinarity, pensum, performance
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Advantage of Studying Piano by Carmela Serio
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1. The study of piano in children allows them to expand their horizons, imagination and understanding of the world. This leads them to having a greater understanding of culture, tradition, and to have a better sense of their own selves.
2. Children who study piano develop very important skills to be used even after their study is culminated. Having studied piano for the majority of my life, I can say that I gained incredible discipline and work ethics that still aid me to this day.
3. Children and teenagers who learn how to play an instrument have better motor skills that most other people do not have. Their reflexes are faster than normal, and they also become better at multitasking. Not only that, but learning an instrument improves the individual’s ability to memorize and think under pressure.
4. Piano allowed me to get in touch with my sensibility from a very young age. This drove me to develop empathy, communication skills, and also to be more mature than my peers, even to this day.
5. Because piano is such a complicated instrument, learning how to play it makes it easier for children to concentrate, read, and communicate in their everyday lives. This allows children to exceed at subjects such as the sciences and math.
