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Pinch and Wrap Rap – teaching Orff mallet technique

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Lady Fair

A rap to teach students how to hold their mallets to play Orff instruments. Written by Kristin Hecht and Susan Meier. Submitted by Miss G. Everyday. (echo) When I play, (echo) I will say, (echo) Pinch and wrap. (echo) Pinch … Continue reading →

Posted in Teaching Elementary | Tagged education, elementary school, instrument, instrument technique, instrumental, instrumental technique, mallet, marimba, metallophone, music, music education, orff, orff technique, Ostinato, pedagogy, percussion, posture, vibraphone, xylophone | Leave a comment

4th Grade Lesson – “Down Under with Texture” – Ostinato/Texture

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Lady Fair

This lesson is from the Silver-Burdette Making Music 4th grade book. In this lesson students will learn a funny song about different Australian Animals called “Tie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport” and will learn about texture by playing different ostinati on … Continue reading →

Posted in 3rd-5th Grade Lessons | Tagged 4th grade, australia, band, drum, fourth grade, kangaroo, lesson plan, music, orff, Ostinato, texture, timbre | Leave a comment

Tag Archives: orff

Pinch and Wrap Rap – teaching Orff mallet technique

4th Grade Lesson – “Down Under with Texture” – Ostinato/Texture

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