A perceptual development program for the music therapist

Journal/Book: Journal of Music Therapy. 1973; 10: 95-109.

Abstract: Discusses music therapy as the application of music to produce a condition of well-being in an individual. 2 purposes for music therapy are suggested: to help develop the perceptual aspect of the mind and to help develop the affectual aspect of the mind. A 4-stage program is described. Because music is temporal in nature, the training procedures emphasize the development of time perception. Motion and space ideas are used, but specific and more comprehensive training in these areas is needed if the child is to develop a well integrated mind. For example, additional training is needed for motion awareness and skills. This requires that the child engage in many activities which develop balancing, agility, speed and the like. Also, the child needs to acquire spatial awareness and skills. This requires that he engage in many activities which develop hand-eye coordination, eye movement control, teaming of the eyes, speed and span of seeing, etc. It is concluded to be possible to determine specific difficulties so that training may be prescribed for maximum improvement in the shortest time.

Note: Using Smart Source Parsing Sum music therapy; developing perceptual & affectual aspects of mind

Keyword(s): Music therapy

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