Elements of Music
Familiar children’s songs
Gentle voice accompanied by piano, guitar, and cello
Piano provides structure
Time is clearly marked by guitar
Cello enhances body awareness and grounding for place in space
Simple melodic structure
Simple rhythms
 
Clinical Applications 
Sensory modulation difficulties
Opens windows for vocalizations, emotional tone, and connectedness
Promotion of body-voice connection with expression of physical “me”
Facilitation of core activation