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Why was Orff-Schulwerk created? What are its founding principles? How do these shape our understanding of Elemental Music and Dance Pedagogy? This handbook provides the answers concerning the educational principles of Carl Orff and Gunild Keetman, with Lesson planning guidelines. A reference book and companion for students and teachers.

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Why was Orff-Schulwerk created? What are its founding principles? How do these shape our understanding of Elemental Music and Dance Pedagogy? This handbook provides the answers.

Genesis of Orff-Schulwerk

Development of Orff instruments

Educational principles of Carl Orff and Gunild Keetman

Aims, content und methods of elemental music-making

Lesson planning guidelines

A reference book and companion für students and teachers.

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Elemental Music - Origins and Foundations - The Günther-Schule over the Years - Orff-Schulwerk - Teaching Elemental Music - Pedagogical Principles - Teaching Elemental Music - Didactic Principles - Orff-Schulwerk Today and in the Future - Bibliography

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