HEALING MUSIC

From the ancient times, music is something that has put people, in touch with their inner most feelings. Different kind of music works upon different emotions of an individual, and releases the various incomplete emotions leading towards a total healing of body and mind.

The mind and body are connected. The human mind is not housed in the brain as per the conventional thought but rather; the mind is present everywhere and therefore pervades every cell of the body. What is the human mind? Mind is an aggregate of all life experiences be it pain, pleasure, hurt, anger, joy, anxiety; it could be anything.

Any positive emotion causes a cell to vibrate at a higher frequency and negative vibrations cause the cells to vibrate at lower frequency. The negative emotion is nothing but an incompletely experienced emotion. These emotions when stored in the cells of the body are the diseases.

What is music? According to the ancient thinkers, there are three aspects of music: singing, playing and dancing. All three represent rhythm, and all three represent tone in some form or other. And what is the effect of music? The effect of music is to regulate the rhythm of another person, and to tune a person to the music that is being performed.

What secret is there in music which attracts all those who listen to it? It is the rhythm which is being created. It is the tone of that music which tunes a soul and raises it above depression and despair of everyday life in this world. And if one knew what rhythm was needed for a particular individual in his trouble and despair, what tone was needed, and to what pitch that person's soul should be raised, one would then be able to heal him with music.

Often the cause of illness is within. Although, no doubt, many things are caused outwardly. No single rule will cover everything. Undoubtedly, as things have changed in the world and materialism has spread throughout the world, this has influenced things, not only in the West but in the East also. The use of music for health and healing of the soul, which was prevalent in ancient times, is not found to the same extent now. Music has been made a pastime, the means of forgetting instead of realizing.
And it is the use one makes of things which constitutes their fault or virtue.

Sound Health Series CDs

Blending the best of art and science, ABT music explores the far-reaching effects of sound on the mind and body, founded on the principle that music is an effective tool for enhancing health & wellbeing. Each masterful recording is an unrivaled example of applied music, created to fulfill a specific purpose – from stress reduction to accelerated learning. World class performers, creative improvisations and cutting edge audio technologies ensure premium-quality recordings, all clinically verified for effectiveness.

Sound Health Series

These CDs use world class performers, imaginative compositions and improvisations and cutting edge technology to create classical masterpieces that are the finest examples of Applied Music, with each CD complement specific activities, from stress reduction to accelerated learning.

Recommended Uses for Sound Health Series CDs:

Scientific research demonstrates what many people already know: certain music helps to accelerate learning, focus attention, and enhance health. All Sound Health CDs were conceived, arranged, performed, recorded and produced by experts in the field with their application-specific purpose in mind. These experts have identified components of music and sound that produce physical and mental states conducive to specific activities. We encourage listening to The Sound Health SeriesTM in the home, school, and work environments:
To act as a filter to diminish the negative effects of sound pollution and extraneous noise.
To improve auditory tonal processing.
To enhance specific neurological functions such as learning and concentration.
To derive the positive neurological effects that can be achieved by listening to classical music.
To provide an alternative to music that may have a negative impact on the brain.
Used by many professionals to calm and relax clients and patients, i.e. doctors, therapists, dentists, counselors, teachers, etc.
Promotes mental, physical, and emotional well-being.
An excellent program to accompany and reinforce sensory integration programs and auditory therapy programs such as The Listening Program .

" Using Music in the Classroom"
An Article by Dorothy Lockhart Lawrence
Editor of PPOV

Music for Babies

ABT's award winning Music for Babies™ series is a break-through for early child development; it's built note by note on the latest discoveries related to brain development in very young children. Created in a collaboration among experts across a broad range of scientific and artistic disciplines, each volume helps children achieve their extraordinary, and unique, potential.

These rich and resonant acoustic recordings feature harp, celeste, violin, viola, cello, clarinet and flute masterfully played by the award-winning musicians of The Arcangelos Chamber Ensemble under the musical direction of Richard Lawrence. Each volume includes classical and traditional folk music arranged for children, as well as instrumental versions of well-known lullabies and nursery rhymes.

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Peaceful Baby is a soothing collection arranged to act as a calming influence on your child. Designed by a team of experts from a broad range of scientific and artistic disciplines, Peaceful Baby's compositions explore melodies, rhythms and tonal ranges most likely to induce tranquility in little listeners. Peaceful Baby's resonant acoustic recordings feature harp, celeste, violin, viola, clarinet, flute and cello, masterfully played by the award-winning musicians of The Arcangelos Chamber Ensemble. Selections include classical and folk music, lullabies and nursery rhymes

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Playful Baby is a vibrant collection arranged to engage your child and stimulate them to actively experience the richness of their world. Designed by a team of experts from a broad range of scientific and artistic disciplines, Playful Baby's compositions explore melodies, rhythms and tonal ranges most likely to induce a joyous response as little listeners explore their world. Playful Baby's resonant acoustic recordings feature celeste, violin, clarinet and flute and include viola and cello masterfully played by the award-winning musicians of The Arcangelos Chamber Ensemble. Selections include classical music and nursery rhymes.

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Sleepy Baby is a restful collection arranged to progressively lull your child into a deep and refreshing sleep. Designed by a team of experts from a broad range of scientific and artistic disciplines, Sleepy Baby's music gradually slows in rhythm and softens its tonal range, encouraging sleep in little listeners. Sleepy Baby's resonant acoustic recordings feature harp, flute, clarinet, violin, viola, cello and celeste, masterfully played by the award-winning musicians of The Arcangelos Chamber Ensemble. Selections include classical music and lullabies

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Cheerful Baby is a happy collection arranged to offer your child increased joy in their world. Designed by a team of experts from a broad range of scientific and artistic disciplines, Cheerful Baby's compositions explore melodies, rhythms and tonal ranges most likely to induce a happy mood in little listeners. Cheerful Baby's resonant acoustic recordings feature celeste, violin, flute and clarinet and include harp, viola, and cello, masterfully played by the award-winning musicians of The Arcangelos Chamber Ensemble. Selections include classical music, lullabies and nursery rhymes