Can do Quote by Pauline Oliveros
“Those people who don't have any voluntary control, or hands, can work with the physical movement that they can do - whatever voluntary movement they have, even the slightest .”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Discussing inclusive music practice, 2000s
Encourages using any available movement for music, valuing even minimal voluntary actions.
In simple terms: Use any movement to make music.
Key Takeaway
Make music with any ability.
Themes
inclusion
creativity
disability
Mood
hopeful
innovative
Type
educational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- music therapy
- education
- adaptive performance
Key Concepts
embodied cognition
musical improvisation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you adapt music for all abilities?
- What minimal movement can become expressive?
A Different Perspective
Limited by physical constraints or lack of resources.
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