Orff Instrument Exploration – How I Introduce Mallet Instruments to Kindergartners
Kindergarteners get so excited about playing Orff instruments, and this is a great introductory activity to get them started! The kids get to improvise on various mallet instruments in rotating groups of six, which holds the students’ attention and keeps the volume level manageable. We also discuss the difference between sopranos, altos and basses as well as xylophones, metallophones and glockenspiels. This lesson was taught by William C. Doublestein from Boone Meadow Elementary during the 2022-2023 school year. Subscribe to the Bow Tie Music YouTube channel at www.YouTube.com/BowTieMusic for hundreds more great lesson ideas. You can also follow Bow Tie Music at www.Facebook.com/BowTieMusic1, and be sure to come back to www.BowTieMusic.net for new lessons posted regularly!
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Kindergarteners get so excited about playing Orff instruments, and I've found this to be a great introductory activity to get them started. The kids get to improvise on various mallet instruments in rotating groups of six, which I've found holds my students attention and keeps the volume level manageable. We also discuss the difference between sopranos, altos and basses as well as xylophones, metallophones and glockenspiels.
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