Iniciação musical nas escolas: promovendo a criatividade e o desenvolvimento cognitivo

Abstract

The essay contains a reflection on the relevance of music education as an instrument for the comprehensive development of students, based on the principle that music is a universal language that plays an essential role in the construction of social subjects. Studies are reviewed that indicate the relationship between musical initiation and the development of essential skills such as memory, attention, reasoning and problem-solving, in addition to promoting the development of language and auditory perception. It also deals with the legal basis that defines the compulsory teaching of music in basic education, such as Law 11.769/2008 and the National Common Curriculum Base (BNCC), as well as discussing the issue of teacher training to take on the subject. The challenges posed for the materialisation of music teaching in basic education are also the subject of reflection.