Cuerpo-Tambor en acción. Memoria ancestral

Abstract

This research-creation work presents four rhythmic-bodily compositions at different levels of complexity, inspired by rhythmic cells of Currulao and Arrullo, which are representative of the South Pacific Region of Colombia. The purpose of this project is to contribute to the rhythmic work in music education by utilizing the body as an instrument and exploring its variety of timbral possibilities. The process of composition and creation was developed based on rhythm as a fundamental element of musical language. We drew on recognized authors in the field of musical pedagogy, such as Emile Dalcroze and Carl Orff, who incorporated percussive sonorities of the body and its motor possibilities into their learning methodologies. This didactic-pedagogical proposal allowed us to reflect on and question the application of new methodologies in music education in our country, finding inspiration in the music of the Colombian Pacific Region for our creative work. Thus, this research and creation project is grounded in the musical-cultural expressions of the Afro-Pacific Colombian context, which is shaped by the geography, population density, history, and characteristics of the musical-cultural practices in the region.