The music effect : music physiology and clinical applications / / Daniel J. Schneck and Dorita S. Berger ; illustrations by Geoffrey Rowland ; foreword by George D. Patrick

• Autore: Schneck Daniel J
• Pubblicazione: London ; ; Philadelphia, : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2006
• Edizione: 1st American paperback ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (274 p.)
• Disciplina: 615.8/5154
• Soggetto topico: Music therapy; Music - Physiological aspects
• Altri autori: BergerDorita S RowlandGeoffrey
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references (p. 258-262) and indexes.
• Nota di contenuto: 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?
• Sommario/riassunto: 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.
• Titolo autorizzato: The music effect
• ISBN: 1-280-56638-8; 9786610566570; 1-84642-462-3
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910821895203321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II