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[Chinese traditional five-tone music therapy]
1Art Therapy Research Center, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430065, China.
Zhonghua Yi Shi Za Zhi (Beijing, China : 1980)
|January 10, 2023
Summary
Chinese traditional five-tone music therapy originated from ancient shamanic practices and five-element theory. This ancient healing art, rooted in diagnosing organ lesions through tonal changes, remains a unique cultural treasure.
Area of Science:
- Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Ethnomusicology
- Alternative Medicine
Context:
- The origins of Chinese traditional five-tone music therapy trace back to primitive shamanic healing practices.
- Its theoretical framework is deeply intertwined with the ancient Chinese concept of five elements (wood, fire, earth, metal, water).
- These elements correspond to specific inner organs, forming the basis for diagnosing ailments.
Purpose:
- To explore the historical evolution and ideological underpinnings of Chinese traditional five-tone music therapy.
- To elucidate the diagnostic principles based on the five tones (Jue, Zheng, Gong, Shang, Yu) and their relation to organ health.
- To highlight its development through various dynasties and its significance as a cultural heritage.
Summary:
- The study traces the historical development of Chinese traditional five-tone music therapy from its shamanic roots.
- It explains the diagnostic methodology linking five elemental theories, organ correspondences, and tonal variations (Jue, Zheng, Gong, Shang, Yu).
- The text emphasizes the therapy's formation in the Yellow Emperor's Internal Classic and its evolution into a culturally significant practice.
Impact:
- Provides insight into the historical and theoretical foundations of a unique form of music therapy.
- Contributes to the understanding of traditional Chinese medicine and its integration with therapeutic practices.
- Recognizes Chinese traditional five-tone music therapy as a valuable cultural treasure with enduring characteristics.
