THERAPY MUSIC
Within the training to become a Neurotango® Practitioner, the participants learn 15 #NeurotangoTools, for each of which they receive music examples.
The music for tango therapy should be chosen with much consideration.
Only a few Argentinean tangos are well suited because they have to fulfil some
criteria. Argentine tango often has a range of melodic and rhythmic parts
within one piece. These pieces are difficult to count and, therefore, not very
suitable for musical beginners or amateurs. In addition, many pieces have
different speeds and musical dynamics, as is typically the case with the music
of Astor Piazzolla.
In order to bring the exercises/movement sequences (#NeurotangoTools)
into time without any problems, only those pieces were chosen that have easily
audible and regular beats without being interrupted by melodic parts. The positive
effect of tango therapy can be seen in the harmonisation of the entire body
(blood pressure, brain waves, heartbeat, etc.). The movement on and in the bars
causes a steady flow of impulses/body frequencies, starting from the auditory
stimuli via the brain.
The songs in the Tango Vals (6/8 time - Vals criollo) and in the Milonga
(2/4 time) also have a simple time structure that is easy to hear but, above
all, not too fast. Because of the complexity of most traditional pieces, we
have also resorted to Neo Tango. There, the bar structure is mostly simple and
partly more appealing to younger participants. But also, the older participants
like to be caught by the rhythm and dynamics of the modern tango pieces and are
enthusiastic.
To simplify the work of the therapist during the class, we have
introduced the headings below. You can easily find the music for the exercises
you have chosen. This kind of concept also makes it possible for therapists
such as occupational therapists, physiotherapists, psychologists, or medical
doctors without knowledge of music and dance to integrate tango therapy into
their areas.
You can also find the music for our exercise videos in the sections
below. For example, the Neuro Exercises and the Simple Bars section for the
Neurotango Tools.
MUSIC EXAMPLES
In addition to the
suggestions above, you can also use our recommended Spotify playlist to have a
sufficient supply of music for the exercises.
Enjoy practising the NeuroTango Tools #NTT.