Prática deliberada na trajetória de Carlos Malta : um estudo de caso documental

Abstract

The aim of this research was to investigate the presence of aspects related to the principles of deliberate practice in the development of musical expertise in Carlos Malta, a renowned Brazilian multi-instrumentalist widely recognized in the field of Brazilian instrumental music. To this end, a qualitative research approach was adopted, using a case study design and a documentary research method. Initially, an audiovisual material survey was conducted on the YouTube platform, using the keywords “Carlos Malta” and “Carlos Malta interview”, from which three interviews were selected. These interviews contain accounts of his musical training, practice routines, and professional experiences. Subsequently, the material was transcribed and subjected to content analysis based on Krippendorff (2019), using the seven principles of deliberate practice proposed by Anders Ericsson and Robert Pool (2016) as analytical categories. The results suggest the presence of aspects related to the seven principles of deliberate practice in Malta’s trajectory, with emphasis on the expansion of the comfort zone and the development of mental representations throughout his musical formation. This research reinforces the relevance of this theoretical framework for understanding the development of musical expertise and offers contributions to pedagogical practice and the training of musicians, suggesting that the principles of deliberate practice can be identified in different musical contexts.