The music within you / Shelley Katsh and Carol Merle-Fishman.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Katsh, Shelley, author.

Merle-Fishman, Carol, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Music, Influence of.

Music--Psychological aspects.

Music.

Music--Physiological effect.

Music therapy.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (219 p.)

Edition:

2nd ed.

Place of Publication:

Gilsum, New Hampshire : Barcelona Publishers, 1998.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

In this second and expanded edition, the authors examine the natural and vital role that music plays in everyone's life, with discussions on the myriad effects of music on human beings, and the potentials of music for therapy and healing. Included are five ways to grow through music, with simple exercises for using one's innate musical capacities to enhance creativity, communication, and self-confidence. The authors also offer a practical and supportive guide for adult beginners studying voice and other musical instruments. Music therapists and teachers will find this book most useful in creat

Contents:

Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Dedication; Acknowledgments; Contents; Preface to the Revised Edition; Introduction; Part I. The Music Within You; Chapter 1. The Natural Role of Music in Your Life; Chapter 2. Living Rhythms; Chapter 3. Your Song in the World; Chapter 4. The Harmony of Life; Chapter 5. Music in Your Day; Part II. Five Ways to Grow With Music; Chapter 6. Develop Your Creativity with Music; Chapter 7. Discover Joy Through Music; Chapter 8. Music for Greater Self-Esteem; Chapter 9. Building Confidence with Music; Chapter 10. Music For Closer Communication

Part III. Making Music: A Guide for the Adult BeginnerChapter 11. Playing an Instrument; Chapter 12. Singing Your Heart out; Part IV. Listening to Music: A Spectrum of Sound; Chapter 13. Listen to What You Hear; Chapter 14. A Sound Body: Music and Physiology; Chapter 15. A Flow of Feelings: Music and Emotion; Chapter 16. Mind over Music: Sound Thinking; Chapter 17. Sound and Spirit: Music for the Inner Self; Chapter 18. Moving Music from the Background to the Foreground; Part V. A Deeper Look at Yourself Through Sound; Chapter 19. Music Therapy; A Final Note; Appendix; Footnotes; Bibliography

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Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-283-36714-9

9786613367143

1-891278-85-1