Daniel J. Schneck and Dorita S. Berger ; illustrations by Geoffrey Rowland ; foreword by George D. Patrick.
1st American pbk. ed.
Philadelphia :
Jessica Kingsley Publishers,
2006.
1 online resource (272 pages) :
illustrations
Includes bibliographical references (pages 258-262) and indexes.
Introduction -- What is this thing called "music"? -- Principles of physics and the elements of music -- Principles of physiology and the elements of sensory information-processing -- Fear and the instinct for survival : what happens when the set-points go awry? -- Physiologic entrainment -- Rhythm in music and physiology -- Melody : the pitch of human emotion -- Timbre, harmony and dynamics : adding richness and depth to rhythm and melody -- Form : creating aesthetic wholeness -- Nature expressed through nurture -- Coda : where are they now?
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This book explains what 'music' is, how it is processed by and affects the body, and how it can be applied in a range of physiological and psychological conditions. Rhythm, melody, timbre, harmony, dynamics, form, and their effects are explored, helping practitioners create effective therapy interventions that complement other treatment systems.
Music effect.
Music-- Physiological aspects.
Music therapy.
Auditory Perception-- physiology.
Music.
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