Mallet Instruments
Music for Children Vol 1 Pg 103 #14
This mallet piece is a variation of Carl Orff and Gunild Keetman’s Music for Children Vol 1 Pg 103 #14. Students…
Spielbuch Fur Xylophon Band 1 Pg 21 #39
The inspiration for this mallet instrument piece came from Spielbuch Fur Xylophon Band 1 Pg 21 #39. Students in Mrs. McGuire’s…
Elementary Mallet Exercises to Prep Orff Schulwerk
For most of my career I’ve jumped into teaching Orff Schulwerk pieces before building in my students the basic mallet skills…
The High Low Song
Helping students differentiate between the high and low sides of a mallet instrument is an important concept taught in this original…
Harmony on Orff Instruments
With a little preparation ahead of time, even the youngest students can learn about harmony and chord progressions! Check out these…
Music for Children Vol 1 Pg 111 #31 Rondo
Music for Children Vol. 1 Pg. 111 #31 is a delightful piece for upper elementary students to explore triple meter and…
Music for Children Vol. 1 Pg. 136 #44 Canon
Music for Children, Vol. 1 Pg. 136 #44 (“Ding, Dong, Diggy Diggy Dong”) is a delightful selection for upper elementary students…
Music for Children Vol 1 Pg 62 #2
Students in Mrs. Hamlow’s 2022-2023 fourth grade class performing Music for Children Vol 1 Pg 62 #2. This is an example…
Spielbuch for Xylophone Band 1 Pg 28 #46
Spielbuch for Xylophone Band 1 Pg 28 #46 is a great piece for upper elementary students to practice eighth and sixteenth…
Orff Instrument Exploration
Kindergarteners get so excited about playing Orff instruments, and this is a great introductory activity to get them started! The kids…
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