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Dec 18, 2014 · 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 communication and joint attention behaviours in children with autistic spectrum disorders.
Feb 1, 2022 · For example, the music therapist may influence patients’ perceived stress during musical improvisation by synchronizing with the patient’s music-making, subsequently changing the musical expression by playing slower and less loudly (de Witte, da Silva Pinho et al., 2020).
A typology of music-based interventions emerged, which is characterized by combinations of three broad categories: 1) Somatosensory, 2) Social-Emotional, and 3) Cognitive-Reflective. Most interventions are Socio-Cognitive and Holistically Integrated (combines all three) followed by Socio-Somatic.
therapist may influence patients’ perceived stress during musical improvization by synchronizing with the patient’s music-making, subsequently changing the musical expression by playing slower and less loudly.
Dec 9, 2020 · Within these two ways of stress reduction during music therapy, the tempo and the dynamics (also known as “loudness”) of the music can be considered as the most important musical components to reduce stress or tension in adult patients with MID.
Music therapy offers a unique and versatile approach to addressing emotional, cognitive, and physical needs through musical activities. By leveraging the inherent qualities of music, such as rhythm and melody, it facilitates emotional expression, cognitive development, and physical rehabilitation.
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 ...
