The details of Orff's sixteen rhythmic reading methods are as follows:
1. Smooth rhythm: Repeat a certain note or combination of notes at a uniform speed to produce a smooth rhythm. . Sprint Rhythm: Divide a note or combination of notes into two or more parts and create a sense of sprint by switching at a faster tempo. Bounce Rhythm: Playing consecutive notes or combinations of notes at a fast speed to create a bouncing dynamic.
2. Propulsive rhythm: before a sustained note or combination of notes, a propulsive force is generated by accelerating the speed. Sliding Rhythm: Slowing down to create a sliding effect by connecting notes in a coherent manner. Pause Rhythm: Adding pauses between consecutive notes or combinations of notes to create a distinct sense of stopping.
3. Multi-layered rhythm: Play two or more different rhythms at the same time to create a sense of layering and fusion. Rhythm: Through continuously changing speed and rhythm, it presents a flowing rhythm. Interweaving Rhythm: Gradually interweave between various rhythm layers to form intricate musical rhythms.
4. Counterbeat rhythm: By hitting alternately on different hitting surfaces, a strong contrast and rhythm are produced. Conversational Rhythm: Giving the effect of a conversation by alternating the playing of two or more instruments or imitating the instruments with the voice. Jump Rhythm: Produce lively and interesting effects through jumps and rapid note switching.
5. Accelerate the rhythm: By gradually accelerating the speed, the propulsion force of the rhythm is generated. Decelerating Rhythm: By gradually slowing down the speed, a sense of rhythmic extension is produced. Repeated Rhythm: Repeated playing of specific notes or combinations of notes to create a sense of repetition and looping. Turning rhythm: Sudden switching between different phrases and sections, producing the effect of turns and changes.
Characteristics of Orff teaching
1. Elemental nature: Orff teaching emphasizes the elemental nature of music, that is, the basic elements of music such as rhythm, pitch, timbre and volume. Through these elements, students gain a deeper understanding and experience of the structure and characteristics of music.
2. Comprehensiveness: Orff teaching focuses on the combination of music and other art forms such as dance, drama, painting, etc., as well as the intersection with other subjects such as language and mathematics. This comprehensive approach to learning helps students develop and improve holistically across diverse forms of expression.
3. Participation: Orff teaching advocates active participation of children and encourages them to express their ideas and emotions through creation, performance and cooperation. This participatory teaching method helps develop children's initiative and self-confidence.
4. Improvisation: Orff teaching believes that improvisation is the nature of children and is the best way to cultivate creativity and imagination. During the teaching process, teachers will encourage children to improvise and perform improvisationally to develop their musical perception and performance abilities.
5. Structure: Although Orff’s teaching focuses on improvisation, it does not mean that there is no structure. Instead, it emphasizes improvisation on a structured basis, so that students' creations can be organized without losing their individuality. Locality: Orff teaching encourages the use of local music and language materials for creation and performance, which can better protect and inherit the cultural traditions of the nation.
6. Interactivity: Orff teaching advocates interaction and cooperation between teachers and students, and between students. It is believed that such teaching methods can promote students’ communication, cooperation and sharing, and improve their social adaptation. ability.