Soundings Vol 2, No.2 – Now available in the LANA store as a PDF Download

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Soundings: A Lyre Review

Volume 2, No. 2 – Summer 2008

This second issue of Volume 2 Soundings Lyre Review includes both the second part of an interview with Christof-Andreas Lindenberg as well as the second installment of his Lyre Tutor.

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, in 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 the 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 2-2

Index of Titles in Music Supplement Vol. 2, No. 2

At the Threshold and Beyond – Compositions by Christof-Andreas Lindenberg

  • Musical “Verse” for One’s Destiny When Facing Perhaps a Terminal Illness

  • For Octogenarians Who Long for the Interval of the Second

  • A Garden Gate for the Elderly

  • A Gateway for an Elderly Dying, Lyre Music at Deathbed and Beyond

  • For Serious Moments II

  • Well Known Tune and Variations to “The Lord is my Shepherd”

  • Aeolian Sun Scale and Scansions

  • Suggestion for a Tune for a Young Child up to Age 11 Who Died

  • Suggestion for a Very Small Child Below Age 4 Who Returned to Heaven

  • For Those Who Died a Violent Death

  • A Mantle of Light

  • For George C. to Accompany Veronica’s Soul-Spirit

  • Seeking Peace

  • For Reading to the Dead

  • For the Dark Time of the Year

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