The use of guitar in music therapy / Jonathon Oden.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Oden, Jonathon.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Guitar--Instruction and study.

Guitar.

Music therapy.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (244 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Gilsum, N.H. : Barcelona Publishers, 2014.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

An examination of the guitarâe(tm)s prominent place within the field of music therapy. After an introduction to historical and functional information about the instrument, guidelines are given on how to play the guitar with proficiency and versatility, and how to use guitar-playing in therapy. In addition to reviewing guitar references, creative and innovative techniques are provided, illustrating how adaptable and effective the guitar can be. Examples are given for how to accompany songs and improvisations, and for helping clients with varying physical and cognitive abilities play the guitar themselves. Clinical uses of traditional guitar playing, alternate tunings, and adaptive devices and accessories are discussed.

Contents:

pt. 1. Introduction to guitar

pt. 2. Therapist use of guitar

pt. 3. Client playing guitar.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

1-4619-3270-X