What is Rhythm Dynamic Program?
- RDP is a program that uses music as a medium and as a tool of approach for a human development program.
- It can also act as a tool or agent to bring upon change.
- Rhythmic and percussive approaches are being used, the music is use to form a relationship with the participants.
- The objective of this relationship is to help the participants rehabilitate.
- Selected specific musical exercises and activities is design to meet the objectives. Objective may include development of communication, cognitive, motor, emotional and social skills.
- RDP is not music therapy. It is what we call ‘COMMUNITY MUSIC’ - ref. - ISME Commission for Community Music Activity in Liverpool 1996.