Playing Easy-to-Play Instruments

Gertrud Orff (1914–2000), a pioneer of music therapy in Germany, developed a form of music therapy that aims to engage all the senses through basic musical activity, promote development, and foster creative abilities.

This form of music allows for spontaneous, creative musical expression and requires no prior musical knowledge. It can be used in any setting where the goal is to express oneself through music and with the help of instruments, and to make music together with others.
In addition to musical instruments, other materials such as cloths, hoops, or balls—as well as the body—can also be incorporated.

Topics covered in this course include:

• Use of Orff instruments
• Traditional Orff instruments
• Instructions for playing with sticks
• Basic rules for using Orff instruments
• Areas of application for Orff music therapy
• Goals of Orff music therapy
• Basic principles of Orff music therapy
• Examples of therapeutic exercises for children, adolescents, and adults

Course fee: 88 euros 98 USD