It has long been known to mankind that music has invisible power. The power to clam, the power to heal, the power to rouse and the power to evoke emotions.
Every culture of the world has used music to increase and change their mental and physical states. Music therapy is a structured use of music experiences to make easier positive changes in human behaviour and to clear out the negative elements. It works like a healing medicine in case of stress, depression, anxiety and pain.Music therapy can also be use to treat sleepyness, epilepsy, strokes, learning disabilities, brain injuries and ageing related conditions. Evidence shows that listening to suitable music normalises blood pressure, slabilises heart rate, heightens concentration and creativity.
It is a scientific fact that sound affect every living thing. Loud and unpleasant sound can distrub the mind as well as the body. Perfectly metered sounds have highly beneficial effect on all. The mantras of the Vedas are in fact scientific sound formulas set in such a manner, that when chanted in accordance with the prescribed meter of sound, have powerful effects on the surrounding atmosphere.
Friday, April 9, 2010
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Harmonium
Harmonium is one of the important instruments in music. This instrument is most popular in India. Missionaries brought french made hand pumped harmoniums to India during the mid 19th century. It quickly gained popularity and has remained and important instrument of India music even today. Although harmonium was first introduced by Europeans, the instrument was further developed and modified in India in unique ways.
Harmonium has gained popularity also in Nepa. This instrument is used in classical music, mordern songs and even in filk songs. There are white and black keys in harmonium. There are three 'saptak' or 'octaves' i this instrument. They are: mand saptak (low octave), Madhya saptak (medium octace) and Taar saptak (high octave). Both hand are used while playing this instrument. left hand is used to pumped the air and right hand is used to play the keys.
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