Comments on: Build Your Instrument Inventory: A Five Year Plan https://teachingwithorff.com/build-instrumentarium/ An Online Oasis for Movement & Music Educators Mon, 22 Mar 2021 21:04:45 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 By: Peggy Bright https://teachingwithorff.com/build-instrumentarium/#comment-24224 Mon, 22 Mar 2021 21:04:45 +0000 https://teachingwithorff.com/?p=1208#comment-24224 For a new small school of about 20 students K-8, and a limited budget, suggestions for best Orff instruments to start off with?

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By: Lesi https://teachingwithorff.com/build-instrumentarium/#comment-21905 Mon, 15 Apr 2019 10:01:39 +0000 https://teachingwithorff.com/?p=1208#comment-21905 I want to start a 4 year old to 5th grade music program with orff. There is a maximum of 20 students in the class. I would like for each student to have an instrument. I have 25,000 dollars to work with. What is your suggestion? Please list

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By: Brian Burnett https://teachingwithorff.com/build-instrumentarium/#comment-21835 Tue, 26 Mar 2019 13:47:17 +0000 https://teachingwithorff.com/?p=1208#comment-21835 In reply to Page.

Frame drums such as the Remo or Basic Beat brands that come as a set of four or five ranging from 8″-16″. You can even order a zippered carry bag with shoulder strap. I don’t recommend the 22″ hand drums. They’re too large for children and are the first to loose their tension.
If you have some hand drums that have lost their grip, try placing in a 350 degree oven for only 20 seconds. This should shrink the plastic to save the drum. Be careful to not overcook! The surface will shrink too much and crackle. If this happens, sand the bumps lightly with 150-200 grit sandpaper. Boom!

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By: Page https://teachingwithorff.com/build-instrumentarium/#comment-21822 Tue, 19 Mar 2019 21:55:54 +0000 https://teachingwithorff.com/?p=1208#comment-21822 Thank you for this helpful article! Question: When you talk about “nested hand drums”, are you referring to frame drums or hand drums that can also free stand?

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By: Brian https://teachingwithorff.com/build-instrumentarium/#comment-21691 Wed, 06 Feb 2019 20:10:37 +0000 https://teachingwithorff.com/?p=1208#comment-21691 In reply to Stacey.

I would only purchase the tunable tubanos with integrated feet. Choose high-quality instruments that will last your career and beyond.

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By: Stacey https://teachingwithorff.com/build-instrumentarium/#comment-18289 Wed, 24 May 2017 20:16:05 +0000 https://teachingwithorff.com/?p=1208#comment-18289 Would you suggest tubanos that sit on the floor or tubanos with plastic “feet”? What size?

Thank you!

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By: Brian Burnett https://teachingwithorff.com/build-instrumentarium/#comment-16087 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 14:50:04 +0000 https://teachingwithorff.com/?p=1208#comment-16087 In reply to Miriam.

Miriam,

The bare minimum would be 15 melodic instruments so children can work in pairs to help each other create melodies and learn accompaniment parts. The woods are easier for children to hear their own work without the ringing of the metals. If you have the storage and work space, an instrument for each child would be amazing, but really loud. You’ll have to make a thoughtful choice.

You can find replacement parts at both Music is Elementary and West Music. The website has detailed instructional videos by Dr. Lissa. You have a good start on inventory with the six. Gradually replace the tone bells when you can. Depending on your resources, I would go for woods first.

Cheers,
Brian

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By: Teaching With Orff https://teachingwithorff.com/build-instrumentarium/#comment-15986 Wed, 18 May 2016 13:43:06 +0000 https://teachingwithorff.com/?p=1208#comment-15986 In reply to James McClary.

James, we are so pleased to hear this! Our latest installment of “Making It Work” may also be helpful if you need assistance with funding. https://teachingwithorff.com/finding-instrument-funding/ – Your friends at Teaching With Orff

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By: Miriam https://teachingwithorff.com/build-instrumentarium/#comment-15979 Mon, 16 May 2016 19:10:23 +0000 https://teachingwithorff.com/?p=1208#comment-15979 Hi Brian,

Great post, thanks! I came inherited a program this year with several Orff instruments, some totally fine, some in desperate need of TLC. As I’m trying to figure out what should be saved, tossed, repaired, etc, I would love to know what the *ideal* number of instruments and what type of instruments a classroom should have. Would you consider your sample inventory list the bare minimum/the ideal set up? Would you tweak it at all? For the sake of computing, I teach K-5, max 30 per class. I have a SM, AM (in need of some TLC), a BM, SX, AX, BX (in need of major TLC), and a small mountain of the old Rhythm Band 20 Key Tone Bells. I do have most of the non-pitched instruments that you mentioned. Just trying to figure out where to go next with the barred instruments!

Sorry if that’s a lot of info and too specific! Any help would be appreciated!

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By: James McClary https://teachingwithorff.com/build-instrumentarium/#comment-15927 Thu, 05 May 2016 09:26:10 +0000 https://teachingwithorff.com/?p=1208#comment-15927 This is exactly what I needed, exactly at the time I needed it in transitioning to a new school that isn’t as well outfitted as the one I’m coming from.

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