Collection: Literature
inspiration
Dyk ned i vores samling af litteratur, artikler og white papers, der sætter fokus på musikkens betydning i læring, trivsel og fællesskab. Her kan du finde viden, forskning og inspiration til, hvordan udendørs musikinstrumenter kan styrke motorik, sanser og sociale relationer – på tværs af alder, evner og miljøer. Uanset om du arbejder i en skole, daginstitution, plejehjem eller offentlig park, kan vores materiale give indsigt i, hvordan musik kan skabe glæde, ro og nærvær i hverdagen.
White papers - Percussion Play
Explore our collection of white papers and learn how music can strengthen community, well-being and inclusion across ages and abilities. Here you will find inspiration and insight into the role of music in learning, therapy and social development – as well as how outdoor musical instruments can create more accessible and inclusive environments in schools, institutions, aged care and public spaces.
Our white papers are developed for professionals, decision-makers and anyone who wants to use music as a tool to create joy, presence and quality of life in everyday life.
Music as a tool for equality and inclusion in the special area
Creativity and community – when libraries and music create life and learning
Music as medicine – how music therapy helps with PTSD
The sound of progress in music – music as a tool for people with visual impairments
Music and autism – how sound and rhythm empower people with ASD
Music and play for older adults – this is how outdoor music creates joy and community
Music across generations – community through play and rhythm
Music for the mind and memories – how music benefits people with dementia
The importance of music – why music education is so important
Music for everyone – this is how shared music practice strengthens the local community
Articles and research
Here you will find our selection of articles, reports and research-based documents that focus on how music, movement and sensory environments can enhance well-being, learning and quality of life. The collection brings together knowledge from both Danish and international sources – from brain research and music therapy to pedagogical practice and dementia-friendly design. Common to all of them is a focus on how sound, rhythm, nature and community can create positive changes in people's everyday lives. Whether you work with children, adults or the elderly, you can find inspiration and insight here into how music and movement can be used as a tool for learning, calm, communication and joy.
Moods and emotions in music
Explore how music can set the mood, touch emotions and enhance our experience – from melancholy to energy, from community to calm. This article from Aarhus Symphony Orchestra shows how sound and rhythm activate senses and memories, and how we can use music consciously to create mood and immersion in everyday life.
About music, body and movement in music therapy with people with acquired brain injury
This thesis examines how music and physical movement are connected – based on the concept of “body music”. It provides new insights for music therapists, physiotherapists and occupational therapists on how music can be integrated into motor training and rehabilitation.
Music therapy creates fireworks in the brain
In the article “My professional focus: 'Music therapy creates fireworks in the brain'” , social educator Marianne Fog talks about how music therapy stimulates language, movement and new nerve pathways in people with late-stage brain damage. Music can activate regions of the brain that previously seemed closed, and create new pathways for communication and community.
Music therapy calms people with dementia
Research shows that music therapy can calm residents with dementia and reduce the need for medical intervention. The article reviews the neuropsychological and social effects of music becoming a part of the care space.
What the research says about dementia-friendly gardens
Research shows that outdoor areas that are safely designed with senses, nature and activity enhance well-being and functional levels in people with dementia. This article brings together new knowledge on how to design gardens and common areas that invite relaxation, movement and tranquility in everyday life.
The brain is perhaps the organ that is strengthened the most by exercise.
New research shows that physical activity may be the best training tool for the brain – movement increases blood flow, strengthens connections and counteracts age-related decline.
Fresh air makes life easier for people with dementia
New research shows that outdoor spaces with green elements, fresh air and activities such as chicken runs increase the quality of life of citizens with dementia. The article shows how outdoor spaces can reduce stress, enhance the senses and provide a sense of independence and joy in everyday life.
Learning with the body at the forefront
This book shows how the brain, body, and environment work together in learning – not just for children, but for all ages. It combines new cognitive research with concrete pedagogical principles and gives you tools to strengthen learning, senses, and creativity.
