This fascinating information can be found at http://public.wsu.edu/~delahoyd/greek.music.html. The following is an excerpt: Archaeological evidence and written accounts, both historical and literary, show that music was vital to ancient Greek culture. Choruses in the Greek plays were sung, and music was central to religious and state ceremonies and to social rituals such as weddings, funerals, […]
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The Healing Vibrations of the Harp
By Dr. Alice Cash on May 15, 2009 in Ancient beliefs about music, healing instruments, Vibrational and Sound Healing
Healing Vibrations of the Harp What do you think the most healing instrument is? Many people believe that it is the harp. A frequent reason that is given is that the harp is held next to the heart and that the plucking motion creates unique vibration that stimulates nerves in a way that promotes accelerated […]
Music Healing Goes Mainstream
By Dr. Alice Cash on December 29, 2008 in Ancient beliefs about music, Music and Emotion, Music Healing
Music Healing Goes Mainstream! Beth Israel Medical Center in New York uses music therapy to sooth their premature babies and trauma patients. The hospital finds that music eases patients’ pain, lowers blood pressure, reduces anxiety and depression and allows patients to get well, faster and is less expensive than medication. Beth Israel is not alone. […]