Accent on ORFF: An Introductory Approach

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.