Pied Piper

Musical Activities to Develop Basic Skills

John Bean and Amelia Oldfield

Paperback: £14.95 / $26.95 add to cart

2001, 246mm x 173mm / 10in x 7in, 96pp
ISBN: 978-1-85302-994-3, BIC 2: AVA MQTC VFJD

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It is widely acknowledged that music is of great value for people with learning difficulties. It can be used as a catalyst to help those with special needs acquire and improve basic skills and thereby to communicate better. With clear aims and easy-to-follow instructions, Pied Piper describes 78 enjoyable music activities for groups of children or adults who may have learning difficulties. The emphasis is on using music, rather than learning songs or rhythms, so group members do not need any special skills to be able to participate. Full details are given about any equipment required for the games, as well as suggestions for variations or modifications.
The authors are experienced music therapists and have uses these activities on numerous occasions. Designed to encourage people to develop their own ideas and musical activities, this collection will be a source of inspiration and practical advice for anyone working with people with a range of special needs including carers and group leaders.

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Author information

• John Bean
• Amelia Oldfield

Subject areas

• Arts Therapies

Keywords

• communication,
• music therapy,
• special education,
• speech and language therapy