Musical Approaches
Musical Approaches
Advantages/Disadvantages of Orff, Kodaly, & Dalcroze
There are many thoughts and theories behind the methods used to teach music. Three methods used by educators in teaching music are: the Orff approach, the Kodaly approach, and Dalcroze Eurhythmics. All three share the belief that music is essential to the total education of the child. Essentially, each approach strives to broaden the musical horizons of students as they have meaningful experiences with and about music. These approaches each have various advantages and disadvantages. The Orff approach was developed from the early 1920’s through the 1950’s in Munich, Germany. Carl Orff and Gunild Keetman are jointly responsible for the method that bears Orff’s name. This came about as a result of their wish to find a way to merge music, dance, and drama. One theory of this approach is “sound before sight.” There are many advantages to this approach. This method is very student centered and covers the full spectrum of a student’s music education. It places a major emphasis on building student’s self-esteem and sets young students up to be successful. Students can feel free to create and express themselves without the fear of being judged harshly by their peers. This approach encourages students to experience music at their own level of understanding. Students have a greater exploration of musical instruments or musical skill. Improvising is a hallmark of the Orff approach. This method allows teachers to integrate deeper learning skills into a lesson and freedom in their lesson planning. The simplicity of this technique allows all ranges of handicapped students to participate without the fear of being ridiculed or left behind. These are just a few of the many advantages to this approach. The disadvantages to the Orff approach are by far in comparison to the advantages. There are a couple of downfalls, but not many. The cost of materials involved can be a
Advantages/Disadvantages of Orff, Kodaly, & Dalcroze
There are many thoughts and theories behind the methods used to teach music. Three methods used by educators in teaching music are: the Orff approach, the Kodaly approach, and Dalcroze Eurhythmics. All three share the belief that music is essential to the total education of the child. Essentially, each approach strives to broaden the musical horizons of students as they have meaningful experiences with and about music. These approaches each have various advantages and disadvantages. The Orff approach was developed from the early 1920’s through the 1950’s in Munich, Germany. Carl Orff and Gunild Keetman are jointly responsible for the method that bears Orff’s name. This came about as a result of their wish to find a way to merge music, dance, and drama. One theory of this approach is “sound before sight.” There are many advantages to this approach. This method is very student centered and covers the full spectrum of a student’s music education. It places a major emphasis on building student’s self-esteem and sets young students up to be successful. Students can feel free to create and express themselves without the fear of being judged harshly by their peers. This approach encourages students to experience music at their own level of understanding. Students have a greater exploration of musical instruments or musical skill. Improvising is a hallmark of the Orff approach. This method allows teachers to integrate deeper learning skills into a lesson and freedom in their lesson planning. The simplicity of this technique allows all ranges of handicapped students to participate without the fear of being ridiculed or left behind. These are just a few of the many advantages to this approach. The disadvantages to the Orff approach are by far in comparison to the advantages. There are a couple of downfalls, but not many. The cost of materials involved can be a