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School Instruments

Musical instruments for schoolchildren adapted to the Orff Method

The Orff Method is a pedagogical approach widely used in children's music education. It is based on free exploration, play and active participation, using simple and accessible instruments that allow children to experiment with rhythm, melody and harmony from their early school years.

Boxes

School boxes are wooden percussion instruments that allow children to develop a sense of rhythm and coordination. They are easy to play, versatile, and perfect for accompanying basic and advanced rhythmic patterns. In the Orff method, snare drums encourage creativity and rhythmic improvisation.

Drums

Bass drums are large drums that produce deep, low sounds. In the school context, bass drums adapted to the Orff method are light and manageable, ideal for teaching children the importance of the pulse and the rhythmic basis in music. They also help coordinate movements and maintain tempo during group activities.

Metallophones

Metallophones are metal-foiled instruments that produce clear, bright sounds when struck with drumsticks. They are fundamental in the Orff method to work on melody, tuning and interval recognition. School metallophones are sized to suit and are usually tuned into simple scales to facilitate learning.

Xylophones

Xylophones are made up of sheets of wood that emit a warm, resonant sound. In Orff teaching, xylophones allow children to explore simple melodies and develop auditory and fine motor skills. Its construction adapted for schoolchildren facilitates handling and integration in group activities.

Carillons

Carillons are instruments made of metal sheets mounted on a frame, which are played with drumsticks to produce soft and melodious sounds. Within the Orff method, carillons are ideal for teaching harmony and musical texture, providing a special sound color and allowing children to experiment with different dynamics and nuances.

Each of these instruments is designed and adapted to be safe, ergonomic and suitable for the initial stage of musical learning in school children. Its use within the Orff method promotes comprehensive musical learning, which combines movement, rhythm, melody and creativity, helping to develop musical and social skills from an early age.