The Significance of Melody in Music Therapy

Abstract

Music therapy is the use of music to address the physical, emotional, cognitive and social needs of a group or individual. It emphasises variety of activities, such as listening to melodies, playing an instrument, drumming, writing a song etcetera. The paper reveals the creative and receptive process of therapy designed along with the music perception and its effects. The benefits of music therapy are discussed along with the nada yoga and raga chikitse. The experience of melody in music therapy is elucidated in depth.