For Music Therapists
BY MUSIC THERAPISTS
Keyboard Essentials
In our experience, opportunities to use keyboard in the hospital and hospice settings have been few and far between. Our keyboard shopping list is short, but we have a couple of recommendations to help make keyboard playing in these settings more accessible for you and your patients.
Battery Powered Keyboard: CLICK HERE
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having a keyboard with features such as light up keys & microphone and sustain pedal attachment capabilities can enhance musical experiences for you and your patients (this one includes all three features).
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lights: show patient what notes to play
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microphone: a fun way to encourage active music making and vocalizations
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sustain pedal: creates a flow in your melodies that cannot be accomplished as easily without sustain
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Roll-a-Piano: CLICK HERE
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this is a very easily transportable, roll up keyboard that is easy to play, easy to clean, and fun (particularly for children) to slam on/get messy with