O ensino coletivo de instrumentos de cordas friccionadas: um relato de experiência acerca da prática de violoncelo e contrabaixo na Vila da Música Monsenhor Ágio Augusto Moreira

Abstract

This study aims to report and analyze the experience of collective teaching of low string instruments — cello and double bass — developed at Vila da Música Monsenhor Ágio Augusto Moreira, located in Crato, Ceará, Brazil. The research is based on the understanding that collective instrumental teaching constitutes an important pedagogical tool for democratizing access to music education, fostering students’ technical, social, and human development. The methodology adopted was grounded in the author’s teaching experience, associated with a qualitative and exploratory approach, complemented by a questionnaire applied to current and former students of the low strings program. The participants’ perceptions were analyzed regarding technical, methodological, and socio-emotional aspects of the collective learning process. The results indicate that collective teaching promotes not only technical and musical improvement but also the development of skills such as cooperation, active listening, empathy, and a sense of belonging. It was also observed that collective practice enhances students’ motivation and broadens their opportunities for social and cultural inclusion. It is concluded that the collective teaching of low strings, by integrating different learning levels within the same environment, constitutes an effective and transformative practice, contributing significantly to the integral formation of the individual and to the consolidation of a more inclusive and participatory model of music education.