A técnica vocal no pagode: um estudo de caso para o desenvolvimento estético vocal

Abstract

This work aims to present the vocal aesthetic characteristics applied to the musical genre pagode, as well as to describe the processes of two case studies with two distinct volunteers, conducted to develop the sonority expected for the aforementioned genre. The study, developed over 15 months, is based on the scarcity of academic research on the topic and uses a methodology of periodized vocal exercises for technical development and for adapting the voice to the pagode aesthetic. Case studies were conducted with two male volunteers: one with informal musical experience (Volunteer A) and another with formal training and professional practice (Volunteer B). Through questionnaires, auditory assessments, and the application of vocalises from didactic methods and exercises created by the researcher, the work aimed to improve vocal projection, articulation, intonation, and vocal homogeneity. The results indicated significant improvement in the voices of both volunteers, with Volunteer A demonstrating advances in active voice production and the ability to perform techniques such as yodeling and falsetto, while Volunteer B corrected vocal breaks and increased projection. The conclusions indicate that the individualization of the exercise protocol was the most effective strategy, and that intonation, although improved, depends on the singer’s body awareness and musical background.