The songs Orff chose were mostly world classics and folk music.

Orff tends to choose title music, such as the "Carnival of the Animals" suite by French composer Saint-Sa?ns, which includes "March of the Lion King", "Aquarium", "Cock and Hen" and "Elephant" ” are all relatively typical representatives. In addition, Orff also often uses folk music from various countries around the world, such as Hungarian dance music, Scottish dance music, etc. my country's "Axi Dances to the Moon" and "Xi Yangyang" are also relatively common.

Orff focused on the simplicity and intuitiveness of musical materials, making it easy for children to understand and master music knowledge through simple melody, rhythm and harmony, and stimulating their interest. The teaching process ranges from simple to complex, from basic skills to creative activities, so that students can gradually master the basic elements of music and music theory.

Characteristics of Orff music:

The biggest feature of Orff music is that it focuses on the development of children’s inner world. In such learning, children will not regard learning music as a If there is no burden or utilitarianism, they will devote themselves wholeheartedly to the world of music, use their bodies, language, and instruments to perform freely, and express their inner world in a unique way. When music becomes a child's own needs, the child's mastery of music theory, musicality, performance, playing and language culture will naturally be easy, fast and deeply ingrained.

At the same time, it emphasizes the shaping of the creative spirit. In the classroom, children use frog croaking tubes to imitate the sound of frogs on autumn nights, use wrist bells to depict the drizzle on the spring river, and use words and body beats to interpret rhythm. Especially a group of children When different parts are performed together, a sweet and moving symphony is born among the children.