Description

The relation of the ear and language is today, undeniable. Yet it was Dr. Tomatis who discovered a simple, basic fact, just decades ago. It's known as The Tomatis Effect. The voice reproduces only what the ear hears. The Tomatis Effect is held in high regard in relation to our development of Music-Based Auditory Stimulation.

Speech and Language Integration Classic CD 1 has a very significant emphasis on the frequencies fundamental to the reception and production of spoken language by focusing stimulation of the frequency zone that covers the fundamental frequencies for many languages, especially in North America. These frequencies are in the range where a person has a sense of melody in music. These frequencies affect receptive and expressive language, communication, as well as attention, memory, and control of the singing and speaking voice. The music and instrumentation were selected for qualities that compliment this portion of the sound spectrum. The string section, flute and clarinet sing in this rangeof frequencies with a feeling of joy.


Music

The music selected and recorded for Speech and Language Integration Classic CD 1 include compositions by Mozart, Vivaldi, Corelli, Salieri Telemann, Tartini and Lawrence.


Applications

Speech and Language Classic CD 1 is appropriate for enhancing receptive and expressive language, sense of melody, pitch discrimination, fluency, voice modulation and control. It may be used during reading activities, quiet or aloud at a low volume. Many find this CD very helpful to listen to prior to speaking on the phone for long periods of time, before a public speaking engagement or presentation, and while writing. It may also be used in connection with vocal exercises and may have some benefit with second language acquisition. This is a tremendous tool for voice coaches, reading and learning specialists, speech and language pathologists and those working with communication difficulties. It also proves helpful with attention, memory and concentration. Listeners may practice active listening with SL Classic 1 but may also hum, sing or explore their voice during their listening sessions. With the emphasis of the speech and language frequency band, especially with the fundamental frequencies and lower harmonics of the strings in the right channel, and reduction of volume to the left, SL Classic 1 can be useful in reinforcing right ear laterality.