Classical piano playing as a pathway to flow states for learners with disabilities

• 作者: Lee D.Stockner
• 来源期刊: TMR生命研究
• 学科: 文学
• 关键词: Flow AUTISM PIANO PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGY Transient hypofrontality Depression Quality of life
• 年，卷（期）: 2020,（2）
• 页码范围: 91-97
• 页数: 7页
• 分类号: H31

摘要

Derivation of happiness through playing classical music represents a rare pinnacle of musical experi ence.Biofeedback based research on playing piano in the state of effortless attention,named flow,has provided data which fortifies testimonials of pleasure during performance.Benefits include low er blood pressure,smooth breathing,a sense of disconnection from anxiety,and even feelings of eu phoria.Other than in cases of extraordinary talent,it is highly uncommon for individuals with perva sive and profound disabilities to reach a flow state through music performance.One of the bedrocks of reaching a flow state is having expertise in all elements of an activity which special learners may struggle with,especially if learning to play classical music.However,with a new language of music designed with the highest possible degree of clarity and ease(hereafter referred to as the Special Language),expertise is completely within reach for almost anyone with basic color and letter match ing skills.Using this method,students with severe challenges can immediately understand instruc tions,chain them together into melodic patterns and engage in the flow of reproducing music.With these skills unlocked,students who cannot read traditional notes can begin the step by step process of learning to play properly.This change in approach opens up potential fields of research to discov er how great an impact flow states at the piano can have on individuals who cannot read traditional music notation,how music teachers can prioritize flow in music education,and how educators and therapists who do not read traditional music notation can use music in the classroom.The purpose of establishing credibility of the Special Language/Flow Approach is to enable a higher quality of life for individuals who may not have the ability to attain it for themselves.