Soundings Vol 2, No.1 – Summary and Music Index
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Soundings: A Lyre Review – Summer 2008
This second issue of our Soundings Lyre Review includes both the second part of an interview with Christof-Andreas Lindenberg and second installment of his Lyre Tutor, as well as an article by Robert Grace on “Therapeutic Lemniscates”.
Christof-Andreas Lindenberg: A Biography (Part 2)
Catherine Read continues the biography of Christof-Andreas Lindenberg, focusing on his life after a serious car accident in 1974, highlighting his contributions to music therapy, including his work in Camphill communities, and his pivotal role in founding the Lyre Association of North America and promoting the lyre’s therapeutic applications.
The Lyre: A Tutor for a New Instrument (Part 2)
In this second installement of his lyre tutor, Christof-Andreas provides practical lessons for the technique of playing the modern lyre. He introduces foundational exercises for finger placement and stroking techniques to help players develop a comfortable and expressive playing style. He also highlights to unique role of listening to create and refine tone production. This essay provides a valuable resource for both beginners and experienced players, offering insights into the lyre’s potential for musical and spiritual expression.
Therapeutic Lemniscates
In this article, Robert Grace explores the therapeutic applications of the planetary scales, linking them to human health and well-being. He describes how each planetary scale corresponds to different aspects of the human organism, such as the metabolic, rhythmic, and neuro-sensorial systems, emphasizing their ability to awaken life forces and balance the body, soul, and spirit. He provides a structured method for engaging with the scales, including pre-hearing, active playing, and inner listening, integrating anthroposophical principles with music therapy and offering profound insights into healing through sound.
Music Supplement
Index of Titles in Music Supplement Vol 2, No. 1
At the Threshold and Beyond –
Compositions by Christof-Andreas Lindenberg
Introduction – About Playing Music for Those Who Have Died
Musical “Verse” for Harmony in One’s Destiny – A Meditative Approach
Approaching Death (In another room from where the dying person is lying)
For Serious Moments
For the Unconscious
Active Listening
Tunes in Mindfulness of the Crossing the Threshold I – Part A by Zoltán Kodály Singübung; Part B by Christof-Andreas Lindenberg
Tunes in Mindfulness of the Crossing the Threshold II - Part A by Zoltán Kodály Singübung; Part B by Christof-Andreas Lindenberg
For a Child that Died at Age 12
Accompanying Those Who Have Died
Reading for the Dead When Reading for the Dead
The Friends Gone Before