RESOUR> [NetGold] PSYCHOLOGY: BEREAVEMENT GRIEF LOSS DEATH: Grief And Bereavement
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Date: Sat, 22 Nov 2003 08:31:56 -0500 (EST)
From: David P. Dillard <jwne@xxxxxxxxxx>
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Subject: [NetGold] PSYCHOLOGY: BEREAVEMENT GRIEF LOSS DEATH: Grief And
Bereavement
Grief And Bereavement
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"Music Thanatology
The term music thanatology refers to the use of music in supportive care
of the dying. It is a specific branch of the more general field of
thanatology, which is derived from thanatos, the Greek term for death. The
term music thanatologist refers to a musician or singer who has made a
special study of how to provide musical comfort to the dying. Most music
thanatologists view their work as a compassionate, spiritual, and
contemplative practice. Provision of music is good example of how the
multidisciplinary approach to hospice care seeks to address the total
person and their family.
Types of music used
The type of music used will vary depending on cultural and faith
preferences, the stage of the dying process, the immediate comfort needs
of the patient and family, and available musical resources. In almost all
cases the music is of a soothing, relaxing, or uplifting nature that
reflects the sacred space in which the dying find themselves. The music
may be drawn from existing songs, hymns, or lullabies, or it may be
composed spontaneously to respond to the organic processes taking place.
The most important thing is that it be supportive to the persons receiving
it.
If existing music is used, the arrangement may be adjusted to make it more
effective with seriously ill persons. Common changes in arrangement
include softening volume, reducing percussion, slowing down the tempo, and
reducing tonal range. Harp, recorder, and guitar are the most common
instruments. Purely vocal music may be sung or chanted without
accompanying instruments. Recorded music can include natural sounds such
as chimes, bells, bird songs, wind, or rain. Music drawn from a specific
religious tradition, such as hymns or praise, can backfire unless it is
known for certain that the person who is dying loved that type of music.
This is not a time to force religion on someone who cannot object.
Music vigils
In facilities that provide music thanatology support, a family can arrange
for a bedside visit by one or two specially-trained musicians to sing or
play live music for someone who is dying. The purpose of such a music
vigil is to provide comfort and support both to the person who is dying
and to loved ones. A music vigil can be scheduled by speaking with the
hospice staff. Music vigils may take place at any time during hospice
care, but they can be of particular benefit during critical times such as
the days immediately prior to death, during times when hard decisions must
be made, or when artificial life-support equipment is being removed.
Typically a vigil will last from thirty minutes to an hour. During a music
vigil the musicians will try to respond to the situation in the room by
playing music that has a comforting effect. Music thanatologists refer to
this as prescriptive music, that is, music that is improvised or modified
at the moment of performance to adjust to the immediate needs of the
patient and family."
Appropriate music recording links are provided on this music thanatology page.
Sincerely,
David Dillard
Temple University
(215) 204 - 4584
jwne@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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