An unprecedented perspective on the healing nature of Western modes, The Gift of Healing Modes empowers the musician with seven clear and distinct scales each with their own unlimited shades of musical color. The emphases are on the feeling emoted by the music, and how to elicit the mood using the principles and science supporting healing modal theory. Musicians expand their intuitive skill as they recognize which

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At the beginning of this book is a clear definition of healing music, different types of healing music and how music may affect the listener. Each score is musically analyzed to indicate the therapeutic possibilities. The reader learns how the healing musician can be guided when observing the different types of pain, including physical, emotional and spiritual.

This instructional book is used as a way to help fight anxiety through music. This book includes music from Benson's CD The Healer's Way, Volume II -- Calming Music for Anxiety, plus different methods to approach healing through music. It can be especially useful for healthcare professionals, volunteers, and anyone with a musician's inclination, or desire, to play healing music. For all levels of musicians, includes chord designations, multiple key settings, healing music features, calming preparation methods, and how to help ease anxiety symptoms. Each piece of music included comes with a brief history, and specific features to keep in mind while performing them.

This guide is for anyone who wants to play live healing music to the ailing at the bedside with empowerment. Learn how, by manipulating the three major principles of music: rhythm, harmony and melody, music can effect the body in five basic ways, both physiological and psychological. This book illustrates what musical instruments are appropriate. You will learn how to assess the patients immediate needs and how to

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