Katharina Ruf

Fokus Improvisation – Musizieren mit Erwachsenen im 4. Lebensalter

Introduction

Fokus improvisation – musizieren mit erwachsenen im 4. Lebensalter. Entdecken Sie musikalische Improvisation mit Senioren im 4. Lebensalter. Einblicke in Pflegeheime, Fokus auf Freiheit & ganzheitliches Musikerleben für Hochaltrige.

Abstract

Dieser Artikel ist ein Plädoyer für die musikalische und künstlerische Improvisation in der Arbeit mit hochaltrigen Senior*innen. Er gibt einen Einblick in die musikalische Arbeit in Pflegeheimen mit dem Fokus auf Improvisation. Die Freiheit im Handeln, Entscheiden und Sich-Einbringen steht hier im Vordergrund. Des Weiteren wird der Frage nachgegangen, inwiefern sich Improvisation als Ansatz in der Vermittlung und im ganzheitlichen Erleben von Musik mit Erwachsenen im 4. Lebensalter eignet. This article offers insights into musical work in nursing homes, focusing on improvisation. The freedom to act, decide, and contribute is paramount. Furthermore, it explores the extent to which improvisation is suitable as an approach for teaching and holistically experiencing music with adults in their later years. Zitiervorschlag: Ruf, Katharina: Fokus Improvisation – Musizieren mit Erwachsenen im 4. Lebensalter. In: Klangakt, Bd. 3, Nr. 2, 2025, DOI: 10.5282/klangakt/102

Review

This article, "Fokus Improvisation – Musizieren mit Erwachsenen im 4. Lebensalter," presents a compelling argument for the integration of musical and artistic improvisation in work with very elderly individuals. The author champions a focus on improvisation within musical activities in nursing homes, emphasizing the fundamental values of freedom in action, decision-making, and self-expression. The abstract clearly posits improvisation as a suitable approach for both the pedagogical transmission and holistic experience of music among adults in their advanced years, targeting a demographic often overlooked in discussions of active musical engagement. The central premise of advocating for improvisation with highly aged seniors is particularly noteworthy, addressing a potentially underserved demographic within music education and therapy contexts. By centering freedom, the article appears to challenge conventional, potentially more prescriptive, approaches to musical engagement in care settings. This emphasis on individual agency and contribution holds significant promise for enhancing the quality of life and fostering a deeper, more personal connection to music for this population, moving beyond mere passive reception towards active co-creation. The "plea" aspect suggests a passionate and thoughtful rationale for this specific pedagogical shift. While the abstract outlines a strong theoretical and ethical foundation for its argument, a full reading would anticipate the specifics of how this approach is implemented and its demonstrable benefits. Readers will likely be interested in the practical insights offered, particularly regarding the types of improvisational activities, the challenges encountered, and the observed impacts on participants. This article appears poised to make a valuable contribution to the fields of music pedagogy, gerontology, and music therapy, offering a fresh perspective on empowering older adults through active musical engagement and encouraging further exploration into the efficacy and methodologies of improvisational practices in later life.

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