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videorecording. Other professionals could also be
asked to observe the recordings, particularly if the
music therapist has questions regarding the diagnoses
of certain problems. It may also be easier to observe the
clients "purely" musical reactions at this stage, before
client and therapist are emmeshed in a close
relationship. For example, one might be able to
determine whether a child is repeating a characteristic
rhythm such as or responding to the tone colour of a
particular instrument.
Early videorecordings are also very useful as a point of
comparison at a later stage of treatment. Although it is
tempting to wait until a good relationship is established
with a client before videotaping a session, early
videotapes will shed light on how the relationship has
progressed. Videotapes taken at different stages of
treatment can be compared and will influence the way in
which treatment progresses.
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One of the great advantages of videotaping music
therapy sessions is that when examining the videotapes
a music therapist will be able not only to look again at
the way a client is behaving but also to examine how he
or she is interacting with a client. This can be very
helpful it is not always easy to evaluate one's own ways
of interacting, particularly when one is focusing entirely
on the client. When analysing videotapes of music
therapy sessions a music therapist may, for example,
feel that he or she is being to directive or that a client
needs more continuous musical support. The music
therapist may also discover subtle movements or
sounds that had not been noticed before.
Videotapes of music therapy sessions can usefully be
shown to parents or