Composición de un pasillo con la letra del poema "A una triste" de Medardo Ángel Silva para formato de un trio de cuerdas, voz y guitarras mediante el uso de drop 2, drop 3, shell voicings y recursos característicos del pasillo tradicional.

Abstract

The present project, whose main conflict lies in the need to revitalize and preserve the Ecuadorian pasillo through a compositional proposal that respects its traditional roots, is also fundamental to mention as it integrates modern harmonic resources. As a response to this challenge, the general objective was achieved through a composition based on the poem A una triste by Medardo Ángel Silva, directed toward a string trio, guitars, and voice, incorporating voicings characterized by jazz, such as drop 2, drop 3, shell voicing, as well as resources characteristic of the Ecuadorian pasillo. The specific objectives oriented to the process are related to the identification of the distinctive features of the pasillo, the verification of the stylistic coherence of the work, and the selection of the most appropriate voicings. Through an applied methodology with an analytical and qualitative approach, the results reflected a solid composition, enriched by jazz resources in harmony without distorting the essence of the Ecuadorian pasillo, thus creating a sound balance between tradition and innovation. Finally, the fusion of the harmonic resources of jazz with the pasillo builds a viable path for the expansion of Ecuadorian music toward contemporary settings. The analysis confirms that the proposed objectives were effectively achieved, preserving cultural identity while exploring new aesthetic possibilities. In conclusion, this project contributes to the pasillo both in preservation and in projection, creating an environment for its reinterpretation within broader musical and academic contexts, consolidating its relevance and expansion.