Jazz hält jung und gesund
Interdisziplinäre Ansätze einer therapeutischen und präventiven Wirkungsanalyse des Jazz
With the help of model case studies the helpful, healing and preventative effect of an active association with jazz can be demonstrated. An essential basis is the role that certain music styles or artists play in the life of a person. This is investigated using a specific case history. In addition , through the investigation of particular rhythmic melodic harmonic and tonal criteria (and this above all through involvement in the neurological rehabilitation of stroke patients) which unfolds a therapeutic and preventative effect through restoring the will to be active and relaxation. The systematic analysis of this effect takes place on seven levels: 1. Object analysis. 2. Subject analysis of the recipient. 3. Communicative analysis of the object-subject relationship. 4. Interactive analysis of the music maker and listener. 5. Intentional analysis of the aim of an active association with jazz i. e. the will to be active, motivation, relaxation and coordination (harmonization). 6. Strategic analysis of the factors and methods leading to the aim. 7. Analysis of Jazz's effect through measuring physiological reactions i. e. polygraph measurements ECG, EEG and EMG or by observing behavioral reactions. The results of the prophylactic effects of jazz can be put onto the following summary: 1. Prevention of heart attacks and strokes. 2. Improvement in the general capacity of oxygen uptake and therefore functional ca-pacity of the inner organs. 3. Dropping of blood pressure also the resting and pulse under exertion. 4. Regulation of blood fat and cholesterine levels. 5. A positive effect on blood sugar levels. 6. Body weight is optimized through reduction in body fat. 7. Improvement in the body's immune defense system. 8. Harmonizing of the mind and the breaking down of stress factors. 9. A positive effect on depression. 10. Improvement in the circulation of blood in the brain and optimizing of creative ability, in that an active association with jazz produces intensive brain jogging and creativity training. 11. Motivation, the will to work, stimulation. 12. Relaxation, meditative contemplation and a deepening of concentration. 13. Strengthening of the ability to build relationships and make contact, social sensibility and competence. 14. Jazz fascinates, frees from restrictions, opens the heart and soul to beauty and positive thinking and generally brings joy to life. 15. Jazz makes connections, builds bridges, promotes tolerance and appreciation for dif-ferent people and cultures. 16. Jazz breaks down bottled up inhibitions and aggressions.