Stella Benson, a Certified Music Practitioner and Certified Harp Practitioner, has played healing music for hundreds of patients in clinical and private sessions. This comprehensive guide is for anyone who wants to play live music to the ailing at their bedside. It tells how rhythm, harmony, and melody affect the body in 5 basic ways, both physiological and psychological, and how music can address those suffering from pain and anxiety. Expectations and behavior in the sickroom are highlighted, as well as simple communication skills in assessing patient needs. Simple modal music theory is illustrated for improvisation and exercises. 9 musical examples of harp therapy music are included. 220 pages, spiral-bound.
Includes just the melody line and chords for the following pieces:
Como Poden
Pour Mon Cuer
Chanter
High Germany
Richard the Lion Heart's Ballad
In the Winter Dark
Kyrie
A Solis Ortus Cardine
O Frondens Virga
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