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Dec 18, 2014 · There is an expanding field of research into how making or listening to music can improve wellbeing. As a spontaneous, social, creative nonverbal process unfolding in real time, musical improvisation between individuals is a unique psychological phenomenon distinct from other areas of musical activity. It may therefore have an influence on health or wellbeing distinct from other musical ...
- Raymond Ar MacDonald, Graeme B Wilson
- 2014
The behaviours and interactions that constitute improvisation during music therapy are clearly defined. Improvisation in music therapy is seen to have specific benefits for particular populations including the amelioration of neurological damage, improvements in mental health conditions, reductions in stress and anxiety, and improved ...
- MacDonald RAR, Wilson GB
- Musical improvisation and health: a review
- Journal Article
- 2014
Music Therapy. Experimental Design: Pre/during/posttest: Adolescent boys (N = 13) aged 11–16 (M = 13, SD NR) with emotional, behavioral, and mood related disorders; race/ethnicity NR: Residential Setting: Reduce impulsivity behaviors: Instructional music therapy and Improvisational music therapy (16 sessions total)
Nov 13, 2020 · Improvisation clearly has health benefits in clinical studies in music therapy, but research demonstrates mental health issues suffered by an overwhelming majority of professional musicians in the music industry. A pilot study by Sally Gross and Dr. George Musgrave surveying 2,211 professional musicians in the UK music industry indicated that ...
Sep 7, 2021 · The physiological measure (electrodermal activity) showed greater stress reduction during recovery for those in the music listening condition compared to the improvisation and control groups (Fallon et al., 2020). The improvisation group showed a significant improvement in self-reported levels of calmness, irritation (decrease), and satisfaction during the recovery phase.
Feb 1, 2006 · Abstract. Musical improvisation is considered an efficient way to express emotions in music therapy. We examined the ability of music therapists (MTs) to convey emotions and their ability to ...
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Improvisation in music therapy is seen to have specific benefits for particular populations including the amelioration of neurological damage, improvements in mental health conditions, reductions ...
