Contextualization

Music is a universal language that transcends language and time barriers. Throughout history, various forms of musical registration have been developed to preserve and share this art form. This project will focus on exploring and understanding the different forms of musical registration.

In the musical context, notation is a system that allows musicians to read and write music. Traditional musical notation, based on writing symbols on a staff, is one of the oldest and most common forms of music registration. It describes the pitch, speed, rhythm, and duration of notes, as well as other elements such as dynamics, articulation, and ornamentation.

However, other forms of musical notation have emerged, particularly during the 20th century, to accommodate musical ideas that did not fit into traditional notation systems. This includes graphic scores, which use visual forms to represent sound, and textual scores, which use written language to describe the desired sound.

Furthermore, with the advancement of technology, the way music is registered has also evolved. Today, we can record music in audio and video, preserving not only the sound but also the visual performance of musicians. These recordings allow for an exact reproduction of the original music, unlike notations that depend on the musician's interpretation.

The ability to understand and use different forms of musical registration is essential for any musician. Each form has its advantages and disadvantages, and the choice of registration form depends on the composer's intention and the nature of the music.

Practical Activity

Activity Title: Discovering Musical Registration

Project Objective:

Learn about different forms of musical registration - traditional musical notation, graphic scores and contemporary procedures, as well as audio and video recording procedures - through research, discussion, and practice.

Detailed Project Description:

Each group of 3 to 5 students will be responsible for exploring a specific form of musical registration. The students will research the registration form, understand its utility, learn how to use it, and create an example of musical registration using the assigned form.

Additionally, each group should discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the registration form they are exploring, as well as its relevance in the current musical context.

Required Materials:

• Internet access
• Paper and pencil or music notation software (depending on the explored registration form)
• Audio/video recording equipment (if applicable)

Step-by-Step for Activity Completion:

1. Assignment of Registration Form: Each group will receive a musical registration form to research and explore. Registration forms may include traditional musical notation, graphic scores, contemporary procedures, or audio and video recording.

2. Research: Students will research the assigned registration form using online and offline resources. They should seek to understand how this registration form is used, what its advantages and disadvantages are, and how it is relevant in current music.

3. Discussion: Students will discuss their findings within the group. They should agree on the main points to be included in their final report.

4. Practice: Using what they have learned, students will create an example of musical registration using the assigned form. This may involve the use of paper and pencil, music notation software, or recording equipment, depending on the registration form.

5. Final Report: Students will write a report that includes an introduction to the researched registration form, the theory behind it, a detailed description of the practice activity they performed, and the conclusions they drew from the activity. The report should also include a discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of the explored registration form and its relevance in the current musical context.

6. Presentation: Each group will present their work to the class, sharing their findings and demonstrating the example of musical registration they created.

Project Deliverables:

At the end of the project, each group must deliver the following:

1. Musical Registration Example: This is the musical registration created by the students using the assigned registration form.

2. Final Report: The final report should follow the proposed format, with sections for Introduction, Development, Conclusions, and Bibliography. The report should be written in a way that demonstrates understanding and reflection on the topic.