Orff Instruments and How to Play Them

Orff Instruments and How to Play Them

By Micaela Gruner
Book and CD/MP3
128 pages
A handbook for pedagogical practice and for work with groups of all ages. The historical background and how Carl Orff rediscovered and developed the intrumentarium for educational practice is presented as well as the conception of Orff-Schulwerk. Detailed, descriptinve information about handling and playing instruments is given with tips and instructions. Selection is also discussed. Suggestions on how to enable musical play with one another are presented. Readers are encourage to explore the various possible applications and creative possiblities of the instrumentarium. Includes recommendations for literature and further training and a CD/MP3 of aural examples with 2 sound samples of dance pieces from the early 1930s.

Contents

1. Introduction What does Orff instrumentarium mean? Background of the Instruments - County of Origin Historical Background Orff-Schulwerk
2. Orff Instruments - Handling and Playing Symbols from A - ZBarred Instruments Various Drums Hand Percussion Instruments Extended Orff Instruments
3. Orff Instruments - Selction and Care Equipment for Groups Caring for Instruments Space and Set Up Instrument Cards
4. Playing with Orff Instruments The Specturm of Music-Making Starting to play - practical examples Making Music with a score - instrumental pieces with flair AppendixFurther reading CD-Track list