There are two distinct traditions of Music Therapy. One is of ancient origin whilst the other is the modern approach. There are some major difficulties between them, but they have a great deal to teach each other. The older tradition, however, is not as well known to the modern approach as it should be, for it is based upon its own distinct assumptions. These have arisen from its foundations in
... [Show full abstract] shamanism and religious philosphy, which have produced a wide variety of techniques in helping to heal the ills of humanity.