Two days ago, the children dug out some experimental materials at home and found many beakers, water cups and bottles, which made them excited to play the music games they played when they were children:

This idea actually comes from the concept of Orff's music: everything has a sound, and there is music everywhere in life.

This makes me very emotional. I didn’t expect that children aged 3 or 4 would still remember the activities in their minds and review them from time to time, as if they just learned them yesterday.

Children are naturally creative with music. For example, after seeing a picture, they can use music to express their understanding according to their own understanding. Through simple musical instrument improvisation and performance, children can also engage in the work of artists, using music to explore, create, and use their imagination;

When there are no musical instruments, they can play music with their hands, feet, chopsticks, newspapers, etc., fully reflecting their creativity with musical instruments.

So today I would like to share with you a set of unique "Kitchen Concert" videos on YouTube. In the video, various kitchen utensils are used to create Let’s create and play music with our children!

The complete set of videos we share today, 11 episodes in one, are:

Ep. 1- "Time For Music"

Ep. 2 - "Jungle Beat"

Ep. 3 - "Shoo Turkey"

Ep. 4 - "Playing Water Drums with Teacher Lynn"

Ep. 5 - "It sounds like Onkulon!" "

Ep. 6 - "Rhythm Container"

Ep. 7 - "Calm Voice - Homemade Rain Stick"

Ep. 8 - "Do "Exclusive Sea Drum"

Ep. 9 - "It's takeout time!" "

Ep. 10 - "Plucking Panjos and Seasonings"

Ep. 11 (Final Episode) - "Music Everywhere in the Kitchen"

The names are a bit wild, because Orff’s music itself pursues creativity and freedom, so its concert melodies are open to imagination. Let us first sort out what each episode is mainly about:

· "Pots and Pans" Kitchen Concert

Ep.1: "Music Time For Music"

Ep.2: "Jungle Beat"

At the beginning of the video collection, there are two different styles of children's songs on display. , through different commands and methods, it shows the sounds produced when different kitchen utensils are hit and the musical effects produced by the collaboration.

Ep.3: "Hush! Shoo Turkey》

The third episode is a separate demonstration by one of the teachers. She showed us how to use the kitchen utensils already at home to play music if we want to play music but do not have an instrument. Make fun and interesting music.

As you can see from the animation, she uses forks, spoons, pots, sinks, seasonings, etc. It’s like a kitchen utensil show. .

Ep.4: "Making Water Drums with Teacher Lynn"

The fourth episode begins with the first fun Interesting Water Drum production. Through the combination of large pots and small plastic pots, and with the help of different techniques, effects of different pitches and sounds can be produced.

Ep. 5 - "Like Onkulon's voice!" 》

Ep. 6 - "Rhythm Container"

Episodes 5 and 6 introduce a new vessel - the cup. Through the various levels of the cup, Develop (the inside and outside of the cup, the edge of the cup), taking us into a world of percussion.

In the sixth episode, tomato elements are also added. Through different numbers of tomatoes, the elements of rhythm are vividly displayed, allowing children to quickly According to the number of tomatoes, shoot the corresponding rhythm.

After watching this video, you will feel that the rhythm is no longer difficult!

Ep. 7 - "Calming Voice - Homemade Rain-seeking Stick"

Ep. 8 - "Make Your Own Sea Drum"

Episodes 7 and 8 continue the DIY series, using items of different materials, such as rice, tinfoil, toilet paper tubes, etc., to make Rain Sticks and The sea drum that imitates the sound of ocean waves is fun and interesting!

Ep. 9 - "It's takeout time!" "

Ep. 10 - "Plucking Panjos and Seasonings"

Ep.11 (Final Episode) - "Music Everywhere in the Kitchen"

The last three episodes enter the climax of the kitchen series, using different utensils, such as tinfoil bowls, glass bowls, nylon thread, rice and other tools, to create a complete musical work.

In the last episode, a complete cooking concert was brought to everyone. In addition to opening your eyes, you can also learn a lot of DIY musical instrument skills. No need to Don’t worry about which one to buy anymore.

In fact, in the video, every teacher uses the most approachable tools in life to beat and sway their body to feel the beat and rhythm of the music. .

However, some parents may wonder, I haven’t studied music much, so why should I just bang along with the music like this? That would be too much nonsense!

In fact, what we are going to share with you next is: How to find the magical music rhythm.

The magical "stuck point"

I don't know if you have noticed that in recent times, "stuck points" have appeared on many video editing apps. The word "click" is sometimes added to the music.

So what does this have to do with children playing musical instruments?

In fact, they are connected. When we use a wooden spoon to hit the "stuck points" of the music to create our own rhythm, we can create a dynamic rhythm for the music, just like adding salt to a dish will have a completely different flavor.

So how to find the "stuck points" in music? The interaction in the video gives us the answer.

1) Words in songs

Generally, Orff music enlightenment will use some familiar children’s songs for the second time. Creation, then in these music, the last few words of each sentence are a good place to beat the rhythm.

For example, most of the children’s songs that are familiar to the public are composed of 4 sentences. After we know this rule, we can follow the different lyrics with the baby. Rhythm beat.

2) Free creation

When creating freely, it is recommended that each rhythm group consists of at most It consists of 1-5 beats (beats), and is created with different rhythms as the music progresses. It can be even beats, fast and slow beats, or very dense beats.

However, it is recommended that you follow the different styles of different songs with different levels of tapping. For example, if we use very dense tapping in softer music, the effect may be It will be counterproductive.

In addition, each phrase only taps (beats) one set of rhythms, which will sound more effective.

3) Repeated places

Each song has different characteristics For example, in the song "Shoo Turkey" in the video, there is a very common phrase "Yes Mamm". This phrase appears at the end of almost every sentence as a response, so we can pat it specially when patting. The rhythm of this phrase appears, and through repeated tapping (slapping), the child's mastery of this rhythm is consolidated.

The above are three commonly used methods to find "stuck points" in music. More methods are waiting for you to discover!

After talking for so long, I guess everyone’s hands are a little itchy. Now, we will list with you the “instrument teaching aids” that are readily available in life. After collecting them, It’s time to start playing music with Pots and Pans!

"Pots and Pans" playing music

We divide it into 3 parts according to the common tools in the kitchen: Wooden Made of stainless steel, plastic.

The sounds produced by these kitchen utensils of different materials are very different!

1) Wooden kitchenware

Wooden kitchenware is similar to our commonly used Orff Musical instruments are actually very similar, because the wood is relatively light and the materials are natural. The polished utensils are not easy to hurt children's skin, and they also have a feeling of being close to nature.

Sound characteristics: short, crisp and sweet

Scope of use: all music can be used

2) Stainless steel kitchenware

Relatively speaking, stainless steel kitchenware has a narrower range of use because it is heavier. It is not conducive for children to hold it in their hands. but! It can produce unexpected effects!

Sound characteristics: bright and crisp, more treble, harsh, loud volume

Scope of use: Can be used as a metal drum or triangle

3) Plastic

Plastic cups, plastic basins, storage boxes, etc. are the most common items in our daily lives. Common and most commonly used daily necessities, have you ever listened carefully to the sounds they make? But it sounds very magical and beautiful!

Sound characteristics: short, relatively dim

Scope of use: All music can be used

The picture above is a sports cup that we use daily. You can see that there are cups with different heights and capacities, but the magic is that the pitch of the sound they emit is different.

And when you add a red wine stopper to the cup and shake it, it will make another exotic, natural sound like a bell. You can try it.

If we turn a plastic basin over and beat it like a drum, it will make a sound like a drum.

I have to sigh that human wisdom is endless!

Make a musical instrument!

If you open a certain treasure, you will find that there are actually many Orff instruments of varying quality and price available for purchase, but I think, If you have a child at home, you must already have many toys and books. Wouldn’t it be more attractive if you could process and reuse some ready-made items at home with your child to make a unique small musical instrument? What about strength?

In the video collection of "Pots and Pans" playing music, the teachers taught many DIY methods of making musical instruments, such as using cups and red wine stoppers to imitate the country of Indonesia. The sound of the musical instrument Angkulon.

The video uses the lyrics and rhythm of the nursery rhyme "Flea Fly Mosquito" and makes very interesting sounds by tapping and shaking it. You may wish to Follow the video and give it a try!

In addition to musical instruments, you can also use rice, tinfoil, paper tubes or paper plates to make natural sounds that imitate wind, waves, etc.!

For example, this instrument that imitates the sound of ocean waves is made like this. Put rice on a paper plate, and then cover it with another paper plate. Fasten it with a stapler, and then decorate it with some tape and colored pens.

The sound it makes is really the same as that sold for hundreds outside. Thousands of musical instruments are the same!

Do you also want to own such a unique musical instrument?

There are also tips on the production steps in the video to help us complete it easily

The above items will be used , I roughly made a small list for everyone’s reference and preparation. You can do it with your children!

Write at the end

We have also prepared a full set of concert resources for today, ***11 teaching videos, from playing methods, introduction to kitchen instrument teaching aids to methods of making homemade instruments, giving children a super complete Orff music experience, allowing children to use it in their daily lives Using common materials, you can create unique music like a musician. You can get it by replying to me privately with the keyword "kitchen music".

Music enlightenment is sometimes more casual at home. In fact, we can also play a music game following the video every day. After the end, we can talk to the children about what they did today. After learning something, keep a record of the child's performance, so that you can better observe the child's reaction to the music he hears each time, and his growth in it.

For example, when he first started listening to music, he would knock and record randomly. But after two or three days or a week, eh, he began to know how to pay attention to the music. The accent may be able to produce a special rhythm, then at this time, we need to give him positive feedback and tell him that you see that he is listening to the music attentively and using his brain to interact with the music.

These are very important keys to parent-child interaction. If you want your children to fall in love with music, what inspires them is often the atmosphere, and the atmosphere starts with you and me.

So, my friends, get moving! Use pots and pans together and play music!

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