What kind of music is used during the listening sessions?
Mozart, Gregorian Chant and a recording of the mother’s voice, when it is available and/or suitable is the only music/sound used during listening sessions. Dr. Tomatis, the founder of this method, experimented with various kinds of music. He found that Mozart was universally accepted and had in fact the best results. The music however, is filtered and often does not sound quite like the music played on a regular CD player. Gregorian Chant is used because it follows the same rhythm as that of the human heart, or breath when relaxed. Its effect is calming. In addition, vowels are elongated, providing sufficient time to perceive them clearly. This results, in helping children who have auditory processing difficulties or speech delays/problems to improve their speech.
