Description
The relation of the ear and language is today, undeniable. Yet it was
Dr. Tomatis
who discovered a simple, basic fact, just decades ago. It's known as
The Tomatis Effect.
The voice reproduces only what the ear hears.
The Tomatis Effect
is held in high regard in relation to our development of Music-Based Auditory Stimulation.
Speech and Language Integration Classic CD 1 has a very significant emphasis on the
frequencies fundamental to the reception and production of spoken language by focusing
stimulation of the frequency zone that covers the fundamental frequencies for many languages,
especially in North America. These frequencies are in the range where a person has a sense of
melody in music. These frequencies affect receptive and expressive language, communication,
as well as attention, memory, and control of the singing and speaking voice. The music and
instrumentation were selected for qualities that compliment this portion of the sound
spectrum. The string section, flute and clarinet sing in this rangeof frequencies with a
feeling of joy.
Music
The music selected and recorded for Speech and Language Integration Classic CD 1 include
compositions by Mozart, Vivaldi, Corelli, Salieri Telemann, Tartini and Lawrence.
Applications
Speech and Language Classic CD 1 is appropriate for enhancing receptive and expressive
language, sense of melody, pitch discrimination, fluency, voice modulation and control.
It may be used during reading activities, quiet or aloud at a low volume. Many find this
CD very helpful to listen to prior to speaking on the phone for long periods of time,
before a public speaking engagement or presentation, and while writing. It may also be used
in connection with vocal exercises and may have some benefit with second language acquisition.
This is a tremendous tool for voice coaches, reading and learning specialists, speech and
language pathologists and those working with communication difficulties. It also proves helpful with attention, memory and concentration. Listeners may practice active listening with SL Classic 1 but may also hum, sing or explore their voice during their listening sessions. With the emphasis of the speech and language frequency band, especially with the fundamental frequencies and lower harmonics of the strings in the right channel, and reduction of volume to the left, SL Classic 1 can be useful in reinforcing right ear laterality.
Monday, January 05, 2009
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