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Designing activities for complementary music therapy

Designing activities for complementary music therapy

How to design a complete music-assisted therapy activity? Music-assisted therapy activities mainly include the following steps:

  • Warm-up
  • Music listening and singing
  • Music discussion
  • Improvisation
  • Music performance
  • Conclusion

Therefore, using music and songs that the elderly are familiar with can create a stronger resonance and enhance their willingness to participate. Coupled with appropriate physical movements, this allows the elderly to achieve improvements in body, mind, and spirit.

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