Data from studies so far suggests that Musopathy offers numerous evidence-based health and wellness solutions. One needs to learn a few simple techniques such as TBT and participate in MANET sessions by trained Musopathists to start one’s voyage to wellness. Though these may appear simple, they still need to be followed precisely. There are several short TBT instructional Videos to enable participants to stay focused and grasp the technique easily and do it themselves thereafter. One can choose to first understand and practice various TBT techniques (such as Nasal/Buzz Tonation) before applying suggested ones for specific conditions listed below. Alternatively, one can first check out the videos for one’s condition and then access the specific videos that elaborate on the best techniques for the same.
Musopathy as Antidote to Toxic Tonalities and Noise Pollution
While there is substantial discourse and governmental legislation in most countries on Noise Pollution, there is an even larger entity which (not so) silently causes substantial long term harm to everyone – Toxic Tonalities (TT). This is scarcely a talking point socially or academically and Musopathists were the first to postulate that TT has the potential to cause acute or accumulated stress for millions of people across the world. Toxic Tonality may be defined as “a consciously or subconsciously grating tonal texture, both literally and figuratively.”
Toxic Tonalities batter our aural-neural systems almost every day in most urban settings. Research on the impact of various TT on the human aural, neural and emotional systems and long term studies further analysing the impact of combinations of various TTs will eventually show that they are leading causes of stress for millions of people.
(i) Literal Level: It is not only the loudness of what one hears but the textures of sounds that impact us. This includes noise that immediately affects us like a crashing metal or screeching wheels as well as thousands of ‘everyday sounds’ like fans running, air conditioners or refrigerators humming, vehicular traffic sounds including those made by our own cars on the road, doors closing or even some types of music. While the harmful effects of Noise Pollution are well known, Toxic Tonality is a different matter, focusing on the “tone” of the sounds we encounter daily, which we often overlook. Noise pollution certainly includes Toxic Tonalities, but it’s time to address the latter in a more specialized manner.
(ii) Figurative Level: Figuratively speaking, TT would include stress-trigger meetings and conversations that one may like to avoid but cannot, in professional, social or personal equations. These could at times even include people that one is close to. There could be instances where the very same people who were a source of “positive tonalities” to one at a particular time could seem to be the cause of TT at other times.
TTs were much less prior to the Industrial Revolution and are relatively lower in some countries and in certain regions within countries but maximum in urban settings. This is one of the reasons why millions of people are gravitating towards natural sounds such as ocean waves, falling rain etc on online platforms. But more precise Musopathy solutions can counter the impact of TT and improve the overall quality of life of everyone.
TT includes Noise Pollution and ‘Harmful’ Music
Noise Pollution (NP) specifically refers to excessive or harmful levels of sound that disrupt normal activities and negatively impact health or the environment. In short, TT encompasses NP but it is much more nuanced, sophisticated and wider in scope. Nevertheless, it is important to understand the general impact of volume levels on humans and other species. In broad terms, 40-50 dB is considered best and anything over 85 dB often proves to be dangerous for humans.
It is also being increasingly appreciated that Music itself has the power to be benevolent and also harmful. This can depend on a range of factors, chief of which are the theme of lyrics (promoting negativity, substance abuse etc) and excessive loudness (which can hurt aural neural pathways). Studies also show that certain types of music are intolerable even to animals and plants.
The Musopathy Nada Yoga Solution
Musopathy is probably the first program in the world to not only raise awareness about this issue but also offer solutions like TBT. In a manner of speaking Tonation is pursuit of self-generated purer tonalities. Musopathy techniques can counter the impact of these either by enabling those affected to listen to purer tonalities or learning to produce them by themselves. Nada Yoga (pronouced as naada yoga) is the pursuit of pure tonalities either through one’s voice or through an instrument. At least 10-15 minutes of TBT everyday can enable people to combat the impact of TT and also prevent further health complications.
It is recommended to schedule sessions with qualified Musopathists to combat Toxic Tonalities and access instructional videos on various TBT techniques that can help you manage this issue and improve your efficiency and well-being.
