Jazz and body percussion. A proposal of creative strategies with the BAPNE method

• Published in: Retos (Madrid) 2024-01, Vol.51 (51), p.509-518
• Main Authors: Navarro, Victor, Romero Naranjo, Francisco Javier
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• ISSN: 1579-1726; 1988-2041; 1988-2041
• DOI: 10.47197/retos.v51.100544

Neuromotricity is one of the most effective resources to possibly work cognitive and executive functions, highlighting its activities through the dual task in the BAPNE method. There is bibliography in Web of Science that provides positive data in several investigations with different types of population. Through the BAPNE method, the activities are structured in a specific way to ensure the learning process. In this way, with an adequate progressive sequence in the motor and cognitive difficulty, the independence of the upper and lower limbs and the voice is sought. The learning process of jazz music resides mainly in imitation, but also in the acquisition of knowledge and skills, the creativity of the teacher is as important as that of the learner, so it is proposed that once a certain level is reached, the latter assumes the role of leader in the activity. From the 32-bar AABA form of the Rhythm Changes, multiple activities can be created, supporting coordination, dissociation and laterality processes, among many other aspects, and thus providing a greater number of tools to professionals in different fields such as education and therapy to better and more widely understand the roots of jazz music. Keywords: Neuromotricity, BAPNE method, Jazz, Dual task, Body Percussion, Creativity.