Analysing the Music which Underpins Pivotal Moments in Guided Imagery and Music (GIM)

Author(s): Wigram, Tony, Backer, Jos de

Journal/Book: 4th European Music Therapy Congress. 1998; Leuwen, Belgium. David Aldridge (ed.): Music Therapy Info Vol. II (CD-Rom) Universität Witten-Herdecke 1999. 78-99.

Abstract: The first part of the paper is an introduction to GIM; its history, the session, imagery, types of experiences, and the music. The second part is a study of pivotal moments in GIM: using a phenomenological method of inquriy with seven GIM clients the interviews are analysed with focus on pivotal experiences. The music underpinning theses expereinces is identified and analysed. The music is strong, structured music from the central European tradition, in a musical form which supports the client and provides a safe contaioner for the experience.

Keyword(s): Guided Imagery and Music. Imagery. Music analysis

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