ENERGY OF MUSIC


John Diamond (2011). The Pulse of Music: 

                                     The Life Energy of Music (Volume IV)


Diamond is a medical doctor turned musical therapist because he believes music is more conducive for holistic healing than medicine. These 90-some short essays, of 1-3 pages each, cover various music topics. I'm looking for pragmatics and only find a few in this volume (note there are 3 other volumes in the Pulse of Music series). 


Some of the pragmatics i found intriguing are:

1) many negative emotions are locked in the root of the tongue which can be gradually freed by sucking gently on one's middle finger for a few minutes several times a day...i didn't believe it, but when i tried this simple technique for a single day, my tongue felt freer, able to move easier...wonder what a long term practice might yield...Diamond also suggests engaging in this practice before sleep to melt the tensions of the day.

2)for music that "drives you crazy," if you have access to an electronic means to control the speed of the music, either slow it down or speed it up until you find the "Goldilock's just right" speed that resonates/aligns with your energy/vibration...for many individuals this resonance happens at or near the C note (256 hertz) or A note at 431...if one can speak at this pitch, the claim is that people will find it soothing to listen to.

3)when singing, bring the arms from the sides to a rounded gesture as if embracing a child, not raised but held low and easy...this activates the thymus gland and increases overall life energy as measured by behavioral kinesiology.




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