Music For Children Vol 1 Pentatonic

Carl Orff devoted much of his life to music for children. His pioneering work continues under the guidance of teachers and educators in many countries. The five basic German volumes of Music for Children by Carl Orff and Gunild Keetman were published between 1950 and 1954. The considerable growth of Orff-Schulwerk in the United States led to the publication of the American Edition (1977)to satisfy the requirements of a different educational system and national he ritage. Music for Children is a stimulating source of material for music teaching. Contents of this first volume: speech and rhythmic exercises, nursery rhymes, songs, instrumental pieces and melodic exercises using only the five notescale, with instructions and notes. Illustrated. Includes: Cuckoo * Pat-a-cak e * Little Tommy Tuc