500, 000 years ago- Antiquity and Ancient Societies to ancient Greece, to the early Christian era,...
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MUSIC THERAPY HISTORY • 500, 000 years ago- Antiquity and Ancient Societies to ancient Greece, to the early Christian era, the Renaissance and beyond, to Romanticism, Music is used in magico-religious rituals to purge the evil spirits from the sick person’s body • First Music Therapist- In the Old Testament of Young David playing the lyre for King Saul who was tormented by an evil spirit (chronic depression, melancholy) • “Music moulds character, when modes of music change, the fundamental laws • of the state change with them.“ • "Music is medicine to the soul" • "Justice is to the soul as health is to the body. Through music, the soul learns • harmony and rhythm and even a disposition to justice." • - Plato (428 BC-348 BC)
500, 000 years ago- Antiquity and Ancient Societies to ancient Greece, to the early Christian era, the Renaissance and beyond, to Romanticism, Music
500, 000 years ago- Antiquity and Ancient Societies to ancient
Greece, to the early Christian era, the Renaissance and beyond, to
Romanticism, Music is used in magico-religious rituals to purge the
evil spirits from the sick persons body First Music Therapist- In
the Old Testament of Young David playing the lyre for King Saul who
was tormented by an evil spirit (chronic depression, melancholy)
Music moulds character, when modes of music change, the fundamental
laws of the state change with them. "Music is medicine to the soul"
"Justice is to the soul as health is to the body. Through music,
the soul learns harmony and rhythm and even a disposition to
justice." - Plato (428 BC-348 BC)
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During Ancient Greece Era that rational medicine gradually
replaced the magico-religious nature of healing Greek Medical
Theory- four human temperaments/ personality types - sanguine,
melancholic, choleric, phlegmatic. Each is associated with one of
the 4 body juices, or humours blood, yellow bile, black bile,
phlegm and one of the 4 elements air, fire, earth and water.
TWENTIETH CENTURY ~ BIRTH OF MUSIC THERAPY AS A PROFESSIONAL HEALTH
CARE DISCIPLINE
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Music therapy is a systematic process of intervention wherein
the therapist helps the client to promote health, using music
experiences and the relationships that develop through them as
dynamic forces of change. (1998, p.20) Kenneth Bruscia, a key
player and prolific writer in the field of music Therapy Music
Therapists draw from ancient healing traditions and from evidence
-based research on the behavioural and cognitive effects of music
(behaviour-oriented music therapy), the physiological effects of
music (medical model of music therapy) and the psychological
effects (insight-oriented music therapy ~ psychodynamic,
analytical).
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All human beings are inherently musical. Everyone naturally
responds to music. Music can express feelings which cannot be put
into words. Music therapy was first used for children with special
needs in the early to mid-1900s in the USA. Its use became more
widespread in the 1950s and 1960s in the UK. Music therapy for
children with autism developed as a way to address these childrens
difficulties with social interaction and communication.
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Helps to express emotions Helps to cope with symptoms of a
disease and its treatment Improve your emotional and physical well
being Develop creativity and self confidence Helps to relax and
feel comfortable You dont need to be musical to get something out
of music therapy. It isnt about learning to sing, or play an
instrument. In a music therapy session, you may Listen to music
Move to music Sing Make music with simple instruments Write and
discuss song lyrics
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To improve: Communication Verbal and non-verbal communication
is crucial for personal development and continuing mental health.
In Music Therapy clients deepen their ability to listen and
experience being listened to, and develop tools with which they
communicate. Clients gain confidence in their abilities in order to
help build rewarding relationships with others. Social Skills Music
Therapy sessions promote awareness and tolerance of others. We try
to enable clients to relate positively to others and to explore
unhelpful behaviour. Group music making gives clients the
opportunity to explore sharing, taking turns, being in charge and
accepting leadership from others within a safe framework. Emotional
response Music stimulates emotional response and offers a positive
and creative means of expressing and sharing emotions that cannot
be put into words. This area of work is particularly important for
clients with emotional issues and for those who have experienced
bereavement, anxiety or abuse. Personal Growth Key areas of
personal growth including individuality, self-awareness,
confidence, initiative, creativity, and choice are addressed as
part of the therapeutic process. Developmental Work Clients can be
supported in progressing through various developmental stages
including auditory/tactile/visual awareness,
reaching/grasping/manipulating instruments, attention and
concentration, individuality and separation from parents.
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. Music Therapy is an effective form of therapeutic support for
children and adults with a wide range of needs including:
Emotional/behavioural problems Attention Deficit Disorder Sensory
Problems/Impairment Developmental Delay Downs Syndrome Autistic
Spectrum Conditions Communication Disorders Learning Disability
Abuse (physical, emotional, sexual) Life-threatening illness
(cancer and others) Neurological conditions Dementia Mental health
problems, including anxiety, depression, psychosis Stress, trauma,
bereavement Personal growth and self discovery
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. GET CREATIVE!!! YOU DONT HAVE TO BE A MUSIC THERAPIST TO USE
MUSIC WITH CHILDREN MAKE MUSIC IDEAS????
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. HOME MADE GUITAR
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.Bottle Rattles
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.Home made drums
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. MAGIC FLUTE
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. Click and Clack Castanats, Xylophones, papercup/funnel
phones