Body percussion in the band repertoire: the case study of the work Palindromia Flamenca, by Antonio Ruda Peco

Percussão corporal no repertório de banda: o estudo de caso da obra Palindromia Flamenca, de Antonio Ruda Peco

ABSTRACT:

Body percussion constitutes a decisive expressive-musical element in many works of the band repertoire. The compositional possibilities that it offers from a rhythmic, timbral and choreographic point of view are often linked to traditional musical elements as in the case of Palindromia Flamenca by Antonio Ruda Peco. In this work for solo soprano saxophone and band the Spanish musician, through the almost constant presence of clapping, creates a musical climax very close to flamenco as the performance, entrusted to a specific group of musicians, brings to mind the role of palmeros. In this article, through a musicological investigation we intend to pay particular attention to the musical characteristics and functions that body percussion performs within the composition. This will represent the basis for developing a teaching proposal based on the BAPNE Method for the development of executive functions.

KEYWORDS:
Bodypercussion; Band repertoire; BAPNE Method; Antonio Ruda Peco; Musical pedagogy