Elementaria: First Acquaintance with Orff-Schulwerk

by Gunild Keetman (composer)

(Schott). Elemantaria is a fundamental and practical handbook to Orff-Schulwerk . The author gives suggestions and examples without insisting dogmatically on one exclusive method. She offers well-tried solutions without excluding other possibilities and individual variations. It is not only a valuable personal document, but also a practical and essential guide for educationalists concerned with Orff-Schulwerk. The book is divided into two sections: Part One includes rhythmic, melodic and speech exercises. Part Two contains a detailed study of elementary movement training. There is an important appendix, with illustrations, on how to play the instruments used in the earley stages of teaching. Music examples, movement diagrams. Illustrated. Author's Preface * Part One: Rhythmic-Melodic Exercises * Fundamentals * Rhythmic Exercises * Disposition and posture * Reaction trainig * Finding 'rhythmic building bricks' * Games with 'rhythmic building bricks' * Leading a group, making up accompainments, completing phrase * Melodic Exercises * Disposition and posture when playing barred percussion instruments * Accompaniements, songs, pieces * Making up accompaniements and completing phrases * Hints on the early stages of recorder playing * Speech Exercises * Word series and sayings with rhythmic accompainment * Part Two: Elementary Movement Training * Introduction * Reaction training * Gymnastic exercises * Movement training * Movement variations and combinations * Movement pieces * Elementary movement improvisation * Movement accompaniment * Suggestions for movement lessons for beginners * Appendix

Genres: Nonfiction, Music

200 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1974

Reviews

[Leonard Davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

2018- Annual summer read. I take something from new from this book every time I come back to it.

[Sean Mckinney · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this book as part of my Orff-Schulwerk level one course this summer, and it provides a wonderful introduction to the Orff approach for those that don't have an extensive formal background in elementary music education.

[Brian Hunter · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an annual read for me before school starts. Keetman provides insights and instructions in teaching rhythm, melody, and movement using the Music for Children volumes.

[Meredith · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good read on the foundations of the Orff method. I appreciated the photos of the instrument set-up and abbreviations.

[Jenna · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must-read for those wishing to implement the ideas of the Orff-schulwerk. Can't wait to take my Level 2!

[Robin Brian · Rating 4 out of 5]

MUST HAVE for any practitioner of the Schulwerk!