Instrument Repair Hospital: Hand Drum

hand drum

In this episode of Instrument Repair Hospital, “Doctor Lissa” demonstrates how to replace the head on a hand drum. Take good care of your Studio 49 Orff Instruments for their long lasting health and great sound! Be sure to order replacement parts before beginning any repair. Materials: – Naval jelly – Paint brush – Toothbrush – Chrome polish…

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Instrument Repair Hospital: Timpani

In this episode of Instrument Repair Hospital, “Doctor Lissa” demonstrates how to replace the head on a timpani. Take good care of your Studio 49 Orff Instruments for their long lasting health and great sound! Be sure to order replacement parts before beginning any repair. Materials: – Naval jelly – Paintbrush – Toothbrush – Rubber gloves – Replacement…

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Instrument Repair Hospital: Labeling and Storage

labeling storage

In this episode of Instrument Repair Hospital, “Dr. Lissa” shows us how to label and store Orff instruments. Her method ensures that your bars remain with the instrument they came with while being transported or stored. Take good care of your Studio 49 Orff Instruments for their long lasting health and great sound! Materials: – Address…

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Instrument Repair Hospital: Buzzing

buzzing

In this episode of Instrument Repair Hospital, “Dr. Lissa” shows us how to heal a glockenspiel with a buzzing resonator box. Take good care of your Studio 49 Orff Instruments for their long lasting health and great sound! Materials: – Wood glue – Rag

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Instrument Repair Hospital: Glockenspiels

glockenspiels

In this episode of Instrument Repair Hospital, “Dr. Lissa” demonstrates her method for cleaning and reconditioning glockenspiels. Tubing and nails only last 10-12 years before the rubber begins to rot and needs to be replaced. Take good care of your Studio 49 Orff Instruments for their long lasting health and great sound! Be sure to order replacement…

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See an Orff Class in Action

In Orff Schulwerk classrooms, children begin with what they do instinctively: play! Imitation, experimentation, and personal expression occur naturally as students become confident, life-long musicians and creative problem solvers. The Orff approach to teaching is a model for optimal learning in 21st Century classrooms. This 7-minute video, with teacher commentary, models how children learn through…

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What is Orff Schulwerk?

This 2-minute video offers a brief look at the journey of discovery that children experience making music and movement the Orff-Schulwerk way. Be sure to watch the video of an Orff class in action for a more detailed explanation of Orff Schulwerk!

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Instrument Repair Hospital: Resonator Boxes

instrument repair hospital

In this episode of Instrument Repair Hospital, “Dr. Lissa” demonstrates her method for repairing or replacing the wood of a resonator box that has been dropped or otherwise damaged. Take good care of your Studio 49 Orff Instruments for their long lasting health and great sound! Materials: – Hardwood 1/2″ thick – Wood glue – Sandpaper –…

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