What are the Orff instruments and what are the Orff instruments

Orff instruments are mainly rhythm instruments, which are mainly divided into four categories: 1. Leather, that is, all drums.

Second, the sound category. That is, sand hammers, sand eggs and bells. 3. Woody. The texture is woody. The sound is crisp.

Fourth, metals. All copper, iron and other metal percussion.

The world-famous German composer and educator Carl Orff (1895-1982) created a unique pedagogy called the "Orff instrument". It is divided into instruments without fixed pitch and instruments with fixed pitch.

1. Instruments without fixed pitch:

It is not disorganized in the compilation of the portfolio, and is generally based on four categories:

Wooden: single and double ringpipes, wooden sticks, wooden fish, frog boxes, etc., the sound is crisp and bright, and there is no prolongation.

Scattering type: shakers, string bells, and sound are characterized by low volume, scattered sound, and can continue to play long notes.

Leather: all kinds of drum instruments. There is generally a resonant sound, the sound is low and the volume is loud.

Metals: triangle iron, bells, 10-hole harmonica, bells, etc., the biggest feature is that there is a continuous sound, crisp.

2. There are fixed pitch instruments:

The tone bar is mainly a wooden high, mid and bass xylophone and a metal high, mid and low aluminium plate (or steel sheet and other synthetic metal) instruments, as well as a higher and crisper glockenspiel sound. There is also a small amount of string music in the Orff orchestration, mainly a bass string instrument with only two strings, such as the cello.

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Carl O'Snel is a well-known German composer and educator, and there are many types of musical instruments used in the ** teaching method he created, but the ** teaching method he created makes the old and slow musical instruments generally not use piano or violin.

and other musical instruments. So what are the Orff instruments? Orff instruments have the following aspects:

1. Wooden musical instruments, such as wooden fish, wooden sticks, frog boxes, etc. 2. Leather musical instruments, usually some drum instruments. 3. Metal musical instruments, such as triangle iron and ten-hole harmonica.

Ringing bells and so on. 4. Scattered musical instruments, such as string bells, shakers, etc. 5. Other types of musical instruments, such as bass xylophone, alto xylophone, treble aluminum plate, and glockenspiel. Wait a minute.

1. Copper bells.

The bell is also called "bell", and in ancient times it was called "number", and the two were a pair. The bell is made of brass, and the timbre is crisp and pleasant, like a silver bell. When playing, use a rope that passes through the hole to hold one in each hand and touch each other to pronounce the sound.

2. Triangle iron.

Triangle iron is a kind of body sound instrument, made of metal, and the playing method is divided into two types: switch, and is often used in various orchestras to create sound effects. When playing, 1 holds a triangle iron on the tether, 1 holds a metal rod to strike, and after the tapping, decide whether it is necessary to stop the sound by hand according to the situation. There are usually two sound effects: split click and combo.

Clicks are mainly used to embellish the song, while combos are used to increase the momentum of the song.

3. Bangge drums.

Bongo, a small black Cuban drum played with fingers, is mainly used in Latin American dances**. Usually used in pairs, with finger smashing, with two drums, 5 degrees apart, press C g to set the tone. The bongo drum is a rhythm instrument of the Cuban negro** pair of small single-sided drums of different sizes, the drum surface is made of animal skin, the large drum can play the bass, the small drum can play the higher note.

4. Sand mallet. The sand mallet consists of a gourd containing dried seeds and a wooden handle, and is usually used in pairs. Shake the sound with the hand-held handle while playing.

It belongs to the family of body sound instruments and is generally classified as percussion instruments. When playing, it emits a slight "rustle", usually accompanied by an abrupt or fast-paced, and plays a role in setting off the atmosphere.

5. Sand eggs. Orff percussion instruments in the scattering category. A rustling sound can be heard when shaken, and the shape is small, which is very suitable for infants and toddlers under 3 years old to identify and explore timbre.

Orff education is widely used in teaching, and its biggest feature is to pay attention to the development of children's inner world, so that children can show their deep love for ** in a relaxed and natural environment in their unique way. What parents learn and what children learn are completely different concepts.

Let children express themselves in various forms such as listening, speaking, singing, dancing, and playing in artistic activities such as drawing, dancing, drama, and literature. Orff can develop children's imagination and allow children to get a balanced development of physical functions, thinking, interpersonal skills, self-awareness, space and other aspects from various elements.

As follows:

1. Drums (snare drums and tambourine). The snare drum and tambourine are musical instruments that are pronounced by vibrations caused by the striking of a drumstick. Its timbre is deep and loud.

When drumming, the arms are relaxed and the wrists are struck vigorously and elastically. Hitting the heart of the drum produces a rich timbre with a long continuation of the tail; On the drumming side, the timbre is brittle, hard and thin, and the continuation is short.

2. Ring bell (also known as small bell). The bells make a crisp sound by hitting each other to cause vibrations. The sound of the bell is crisp, soft, high and light.

When the bell is in use, you can hold the wooden handle of the bell with both hands and naturally put it on the chest to strike, or you can hold the wooden handle of the bell with both hands on the top and the other hand on the bottom, so that the part of the bell corresponds to the continuous strike.

3. Triangular iron. The sound is very crisp, and its timbre is close to that of the bell, but the volume is louder than the bell, and the continuation is longer than the bell. In the triangle iron code Sakura, the metal rod is quickly struck on the left and right sides or in a circle to hit each side, which produces an intense and special sound effect.

The hand carrying the rope should not touch the triangle, otherwise the sound will not be extended. <>

Classification of percussion instruments in Orff**.

The percussion instruments in Orff** are divided into two types: fixed pitch and non-fixed pitch. Non-fixed pitch percussion instruments are not disorganized in their composition. It is generally based on four broad categories.

Leather: a variety of drum instruments. There is generally a resonant sound, the sound is low and the volume is loud.

Wooden: single ringing tube, double ringing late stupid tube, wooden beating stick, wooden fish, frog box, etc., the sound is crisp, bright, and there is no continuous sound.

Scattered sound: sand hammers, sand balls, string bells, and the sound is characterized by low volume, scattered sound, and can continue to play long sounds.

Metals: triangle iron, bells, etc., the biggest feature is that there is a continuous sound, and the sound is very crisp.

The Orff instrument, also known as the Orff instrument, is an orchestral instrument created by the German educator Carl Orff. Its timbre is warm, harmonious, and expressive, and is widely used in children's parks, primary schools and ** education fields.

Orff instruments are mainly divided into three categories: percussion, plucked strings, and keyboards.

Percussion is the most widely used class of Orff instruments. It includes xylophones, marimba, wooden fish, tambourine, etc. These instruments can be percussed, wiggled, vibrate, etc., creating a rich sense of tone and rhythm, and are widely used in teaching games, nursery rhymes, etc.

Plucked music includes the column and the free-standing instrument. The column is similar to a small guitar and has 6 strings. It is suitable for playing melodies and harmonies in unison.

The free-standing piano consists of a row of separate metal plates that are played by plucking the strings or touching the hammers. The sound of the stand-alone piano is warm and bright, and it is suitable for playing melodies and chords.

Keyboard music includes piano, vibrasio, saxophone, etc. These instruments are used by pressing the keys and playing the keys to produce a sound. Their timbre is rich and clear, making them suitable for playing melodies, chords, and complex rhythms.

Orff instruments can be played either individually or in combination. They can fully mobilize children's interests, cultivate children's literacy and creativity, and improve children's performance ability. Therefore, Orff musical instruments have a wide range of application prospects in the field of Xiaochun early childhood education, games and education.