Music for Children Volume 1: Pentatonic

Music for Children – Volume 1: Pentatonic

By Carl Orff | Arranged by Margaret Murray & Gunild Keetman | Schott

A cornerstone of the Orff‑Schulwerk approach, Music for Children – Volume 1: Pentatonic provides a rich collection of teaching materials built around the five‑note scale, helping students develop musical understanding through singing, movement, and instrumental play.

Key Features

• Focus on pentatonic scale for accessible, foundational music learning
• Combines speech, rhythm, melody, and movement activities
• Includes traditional nursery rhymes, songs, and instrumental pieces
• Adapted American Edition tailored to U.S. educational use
• Illustrated with teaching notes and instructional guidance

Book Overview

• Publisher: Schott
• Series: Schott Educational (Orff‑Schulwerk)
• Format: Softcover
• Composer: Carl Orff
• Arrangers: Margaret Murray, Gunild Keetman