A methods (how to teach) approach to Orff techniques.

Using the Orff-Schulwerk approach, this book presents an overview of how to teach the elements of music -- rhythm, melody, timbre, and movement. This book explores features unique to the Orff-Schulwerk approach -- pitched and nonpitched percussion instruments, ostinato, bordun, improvisation, and elemental musical forms. Presenting all material in a lesson-plan format, this volume provides varied ways to approach movement -- games, structured movement, and creative movement. Elementary school music teachers.

I. LOWER ELEMENTARY GRADES.
1. Rhythm.
2. Melody.
3. Movement.
4. Using Orff Instruments.
II. MIDDLE ELEMENTARY GRADES.
5. Rhythm. Melody.
6. Movement.
7. Using Orff Instruments.
III. UPPER ELEMENTARY GRADES.
8. Rhythm.
9. Melody.
10. Movement.
11. Using Orff Instruments.
Appendix.
Index of Poems.
Index of Songs.