Do individual ao coletivo

eficácia coletiva e abordagem biopsicossocial da performance musical em música de câmara

Abstract

Instrumentalists are exposed to high technical and interpretive demands associated with the pursuit of artistic excellence. Although these demands are central to the development of musical performance, their impact on musicians’ physical and mental health is not always systematically considered in the context of instrumental instruction (Jacukowicz, 2016). Studies indicate that musculoskeletal disorders related to instrumental practice (PRMD) affect more than 80% of professional musicians over the course of their careers (Ackermann et al., 2012) and approximately 79% of music students at the beginning of their higher education (Brandfonbrener, 2009). In addition, musicians exhibit a high incidence of emotional disorders, such as anxiety, depression, and sleep disorders (Matei & Ginsborg, 2022).

Despite growing interest in the challenges faced by instrumentalists, performance instruction remains focused on the technical and interpretive aspects, relegating to the background the psychophysical and sociocultural factors that also influence musicians’ performance and well-being (Domingues & Noda, 2021). The biopsychosocial perspective allows us to understand instrumental performance as the result of the interaction between bodily, psychological, and social processes (Domingues & Noda, 2025).

The practice of chamber music provides a relevant context for observing these interactions, as it involves processes of cooperation, shared listening, and interpersonal regulation among musicians (Veloso & Araújo, 2025). However, these processes can generate tension and competitiveness in the absence of support and trust among participants. These activities can take place within a Safe Performance Space, understood as an environment that fosters the physical and psycho-emotional safety necessary for the development of artistic activities (Domingues & Pedrosa, 2025).

This study investigates how collective practice contributes to the development of performance and to the well-being of instrumentalists. To this end, it presents reflections on the influence of chamber music practice on the three dimensions of musical performance—psychophysical, technical-interpretive, and sociocultural (Domingues & Noda, 2025) — from the perspective of collective efficacy, understood as the group’s shared beliefs regarding the capacity of collective actions to achieve goals and overcome challenges (Bandura, 2008).

This study adopts a qualitative autoethnographic approach, analyzing performative experiences in chamber music. Three recitals were observed, ranging from solo pieces to trio performances, held in different contexts and featuring varying musical ensembles.

The collected data—video recordings accompanied by a reflective performance journal—were analyzed in light of the concept of collective efficacy, considering spatial organization, body awareness, psychophysical behavior, and postural variables (sitting and standing positions) as comparative elements among the performances.

At the same time, these practice environments foster safety, well-being, cooperation, and support among participants, contributing to the holistic development of the musician as a biopsychosocial being and to the development of more sustainable pedagogical practices in the teaching of musical performance.