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The 10 Best ORFF Instruments For Children- Guidebook

What is a ORFF instruments? ORFF instruments for children can help the little ones to learn writing, counting and arithmetic. They are also a lot of fun for children from 3 to 6 years old

. Besides, the children learn in a playful way.

These instruments go back to the musician Carl Orff. He recognized that learning functions optimally when feeling, thinking and acting form a unity. For him, this was the reason in the 1920s to develop a music pedagogy that combines movement and music

. For this purpose, he selected instruments that were particularly suitable for children: The ORFF instruments.

To help you choose the right instruments for your child, we have compiled a checklist. It contains important information that you should consider when buying ORFF instruments. Our product recommendations

can also help you choose the right instruments.

Checklist ORFF instruments for children

Rhythm instruments according to Carl ORFF
  • They are optimal for the beginning: percussions or bars. Rhythm supports the learning of writing, counting, arithmetic and the understanding of syllables, words and sentence melodies.
  • Staff instruments are a good complement to rhythm instruments. Glockenspiel or xylophone also support rhythm and harmony.
Age
  • Children between the ages of 3 and older are the optimal age for a playful introduction to music with the ORFF instruments.
Safety
  • When buying instruments, make sure that they are well made. Bells and other small parts that can be swallowed should not be able to detach from the ORFF instruments.
  • Make sure that the instruments do not have sharp edges that your child can hurt himself on.
  • Make sure that the instruments are of good quality and do not contain any toxic substances.

We have taken a closer look at the topic and compiled a list of various ORFF instruments for children that meet all the essential criteria.

Tip: You can find many more great children’s instruments in our guide to musical instruments for kids.

The Bestsellers Of ORFF Instruments For Children

We have compiled the most popular ORFF instruments for children for you in this list of bestsellers.

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1 Basic Beat BBRTTS Adjustable Orff Table Stand - Secure & Mobile for Glockenspiels or Unpitched Percussion Basic Beat BBRTTS Adjustable Orff Table Stand - Secure & Mobile for Glockenspiels or Unpitched... No ratings yet
2 Basic Beat Orff Mallet 12-Pack - Diverse Set with Glockenspiel & Xylophone/Metallophone Mallets - Designed by Educators & Therapists Basic Beat Orff Mallet 12-Pack - Diverse Set with Glockenspiel & Xylophone/Metallophone Mallets -... No ratings yet
3 Silipull 1 Set Musical Sound Tube Set of 8 Plastic Orff Percussion Instrument Colorful Octave Tube Kit Musical Toy Silipull 1 Set Musical Sound Tube Set of 8 Plastic Orff Percussion Instrument Colorful Octave Tube... No ratings yet
4 TIPTAP Hand Percussion Triangle, 6IN Musical Steel Triangle with Striker, Percussion Instrument with Exquisite Sound, Instrument for Orff Music Education TIPTAP Hand Percussion Triangle, 6IN Musical Steel Triangle with Striker, Percussion Instrument with... No ratings yet
5 Toddler Montessori Wooden Percussion Set, Kids Orff Instruments with Xylophone Tambourine Maracas for Musical Learning Toys 3+ Toddler Montessori Wooden Percussion Set, Kids Orff Instruments with Xylophone Tambourine Maracas... No ratings yet
6 Rhythmische Ubung (Rhythmic Exercises): for Orff Instruments Rhythmische Ubung (Rhythmic Exercises): for Orff Instruments No ratings yet
7 Orff Instruments and How to Play Them: A Handbook for Pedagogical Practice for Work with Groups of All Ages Orff Instruments and How to Play Them: A Handbook for Pedagogical Practice for Work with Groups of... No ratings yet
8 Orff Soprano Xylophone with Resonator, 16 Fiberglass Keys, 2 Pairs of Mallets Orff Soprano Xylophone with Resonator, 16 Fiberglass Keys, 2 Pairs of Mallets No ratings yet
9 Discovering Orff: A Curriculum for Music Teachers Discovering Orff: A Curriculum for Music Teachers No ratings yet
10 That's So Orff!: Lessons, Songs and Activities for the Elementary Classroom, Book & Online PDF That's So Orff!: Lessons, Songs and Activities for the Elementary Classroom, Book & Online PDF No ratings yet
11 Vibra-Slap Percussion Instrument Vibra-Slap Percussion Instrument No ratings yet
12 Rockin' the Radio: Pop Arrangements and Teaching Strategies for Orff Instruments, Book & Enhanced CD Rockin' the Radio: Pop Arrangements and Teaching Strategies for Orff Instruments, Book & Enhanced CD No ratings yet
13 2 Sets Orff Instrument Handheld Rhythm Blocks Percussion Blocks Wood Instrument Music Lummi Sticks Wood Block Chimes Instrument Wood Percussion Instrument Lollipop Wooden Major 2 Sets Orff Instrument Handheld Rhythm Blocks Percussion Blocks Wood Instrument Music Lummi Sticks... No ratings yet
14 Vaguelly Finger Cymbals with Wooden Handles, 1 Pair Copper Band Cymbals, 9cm/3.5in Mini Marching Cymbals, Hand Cymbal Belly Dance, Orff Music Instrument for Child & Adult Vaguelly Finger Cymbals with Wooden Handles, 1 Pair Copper Band Cymbals, 9cm/3.5in Mini Marching... No ratings yet
15 ALTO ORFF Glockenspiel with Resonator, 16 Metal Keys (Metallophone), 2 Pairs of Mallets ALTO ORFF Glockenspiel with Resonator, 16 Metal Keys (Metallophone), 2 Pairs of Mallets No ratings yet
16 Tops in Pops: Old and New Favorites Arranged for Orff Instruments Tops in Pops: Old and New Favorites Arranged for Orff Instruments No ratings yet
17 MUSICUBE Resonator Bells for Kids xylophone Glockenspiel 8 Notes Metal Hand Chime Orff Instrument for Kindergarten School and Family Musical Instrument Gift for Boys Girls (C5-C6) MUSICUBE Resonator Bells for Kids xylophone Glockenspiel 8 Notes Metal Hand Chime Orff Instrument... No ratings yet
18 Orff-Schulwerk Rediscovered - Teaching Orff: Music and Teaching Models Book/DVD (Vol. 1) Orff-Schulwerk Rediscovered - Teaching Orff: Music and Teaching Models Book/DVD (Vol. 1) No ratings yet
19 3 Pcs Handmade Wooden Percussion Instruments Animal Set, 3 Inch Wooden Frog, 4 Inch Wooden Cricket, and 2.3 Inch Wooden Owl, Artistic Craft and Unique Gift (Small) 3 Pcs Handmade Wooden Percussion Instruments Animal Set, 3 Inch Wooden Frog, 4 Inch Wooden Cricket,... No ratings yet
20 Baby Musical Instruments for Toddlers 1-3, Montessori Wooden Toys for 1 Year Old, Xylophone Maracas Percussion Set with Storage Bag, Learning Toys for Boys Girls Age 2-4, Christmas Birthday Gift Baby Musical Instruments for Toddlers 1-3, Montessori Wooden Toys for 1 Year Old, Xylophone Maracas... No ratings yet

Current Offers Of ORFF Instruments For Children

Here you will always find the best deals on ORFF instruments for kids that are currently available:

SaleBestseller Nr. 1
Orff Instruments and How to Play Them: A Handbook for Pedagogical Practice for Work with Groups of All Ages
Orff Instruments and How to Play Them: A Handbook for Pedagogical Practice for Work with Groups of All Ages
Book/CD Pack; Pages: 128; Gruner, Micaela (Author); English (Publication Language); 128 Pages - 10/01/2016 (Publication Date) - Schott (Publisher)
Amazon Prime
SaleBestseller Nr. 2
Discovering Orff: A Curriculum for Music Teachers
Discovering Orff: A Curriculum for Music Teachers
Book; Pages: 224; Voicing: BOOK; English (Publication Language); 224 Pages - 01/01/1997 (Publication Date) - Schott (Publisher)
Amazon Prime
SaleBestseller Nr. 3
Rockin' the Radio: Pop Arrangements and Teaching Strategies for Orff Instruments, Book & Enhanced CD
Rockin' the Radio: Pop Arrangements and Teaching Strategies for Orff Instruments, Book & Enhanced CD
Schay, Mari (Author); English (Publication Language); 52 Pages - 07/01/2015 (Publication Date) - Alfred Music (Publisher)
Amazon Prime
SaleBestseller Nr. 4
Orff-Schulwerk Rediscovered - Teaching Orff: Music and Teaching Models Book/DVD (Vol. 1)
Orff-Schulwerk Rediscovered - Teaching Orff: Music and Teaching Models Book/DVD (Vol. 1)
Book/DVD; Pages: 132; Instrumentation: Orff Instruments; Voicing: BOOK/DVD; English (Publication Language)

FAQ About ORFF Instruments For Children

What are ORFF instruments?

ORFF instruments go back to the musician Carl Orff. In the 1920s, he developed a music pedagogy that combined movement and music to help children learn. For this purpose, he selected instruments that were particularly suitable for children: ORFF instruments.

What skills do ORFF instruments promote?

ORFF instruments combine movement and music. ORFF instruments train the sense of rhythm, which in turn helps children to learn writing, counting and arithmetic

From what age are ORFF instruments suitable for children?

ORFF instruments are best suited for children between the ages of 3 and 6. They give them lots of fun and through them children learn through play.

What ORFF instruments are there?

A wide variety of instruments are among the ORFF instruments. These include sounding sticks made of wood and metal, shell drums, rattles, cymbals, noisemakers, triangles, glockenspiel, xylophone and various other instruments.

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