Research Article

ROLAND DYENS'S CONSTRUCTIVIST LEARNING APPROACH: THE PIÈCÉTUDE CONCEPT

Volume: 8 Number: 2 June 30, 2025
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ROLAND DYENS'S CONSTRUCTIVIST LEARNING APPROACH: THE PIÈCÉTUDE CONCEPT

Abstract

This study aims to pedagogically analyze the first ten piécétudes from Roland Dyens’s Les 100 de Roland Dyens album. Based on a constructivist learning approach, document analysis was employed to explore how Dyens’s innovative piécétude concept—combining technical exercises with musical pieces—contributes to guitar education and supports students' musical development. The term piécétude eliminates the distinction between technical studies and musical works, allowing students to enhance their technical skills within a musical context. Each piece was examined under the categories of general characteristics, suggestions for teachers and students, and difficulty level. The findings demonstrate that Dyens’s piécétudes transform technical practice from a monotonous routine into an artistic and creative experience. The integration of diverse musical styles enables students to explore various timbres, improve their interpretative abilities, and develop a deeper understanding of musical expression. By merging technical and musical elements, these works provide learners with an engaging and holistic educational resource. This study underscores the significance of constructivist approaches in guitar pedagogy, emphasizing how piécétudes serve as effective tools that simultaneously foster both technical proficiency and musical artistry.

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Supporting Institution

Anadolu University

Project Number

#226 - 2005E071

Ethical Statement

This work has been supported by Anadolu University Scientific Research Projects Coordination Unit under grant number #226 - 2005E071.

References

  1. Dyens, R. (2012). On Joe’s Deck [Sheet music]. Les Productions d'OZ.
  2. Dyens, R. (2012). P’tit daydream [Sheet music]. Les Productions d'OZ.
  3. Dyens, R. (2012). Impressions soleil couchant [Sheet music]. Les Productions d'OZ.
  4. Dyens, R. (2012). L’insulaire [Sheet music]. Les Productions d'OZ.
  5. Dyens, R. (2012). Atè breve [Sheet music]. Les Productions d'OZ.
  6. Dyens, R. (2012). Marchante basse [Sheet music]. Les Productions d'OZ.
  7. Dyens, R. (2012). Babybaião [Sheet music]. Les Productions d'OZ.
  8. Dyens, R. (2012). Paris-Ciné [Sheet music]. Les Productions d'OZ.

Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Composition in Western Classical Music , Interpretation in Western Classical Music

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

May 2, 2025

Publication Date

June 30, 2025

Submission Date

March 1, 2025

Acceptance Date

April 21, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 8 Number: 2

APA
Ünlenen, E., & Kaya, A. (2025). ROLAND DYENS’S CONSTRUCTIVIST LEARNING APPROACH: THE PIÈCÉTUDE CONCEPT. Yegah Musicology Journal, 8(2), 39-72. https://doi.org/10.51576/ymd.1649189

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