Again, we see this as much an aesthetic consideration, most satisfying to the purist than a necessity for facilitating healing, to have an authentic acoustic instrument. There is something especially powerful about a real harp in one's presence, and this will be noticed, and this is why live music in a venue, such as a restaurant or a healthcare facility, will be noticed, but that is only adding some extra quality to the experience when the point of the exercise is the experience itself bringing the idea and meaning of music to the listener experiencing difficulty and, in a difficult circumstance, that contrast alone can create a powerful experience and turning point. Technically, it would be better to have a live performer with a Stradivarius playing a heartfelt rendition than a simulation, but with today's technologies the differences grow more and more narrow. What will matter most is what is in the hearts of those creating the experience for the listener rather than the specific means of producing the sounds of music.
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