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The idea of Elemental Harmony has been a source of discussion among practitioners of Orff Schulwerk since its inception. Various pedagogues, teachers, Orff geeks, and authors have attempted to define and codify this elusive concept since the beginnings of Orff Schulwerk in the 1920's.

In the course of my preparations for an Orff masterclass at the University of Memphisthis summer, I've had cause to think about this and how it might be presented in this context.

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Here follows an essay on Elemental Harmony that is the prelude to the chapter on Harmony in Orff Schulwerk. Feel free to comment and discuss!

When considering the idea of accompaniment, we are touching on one of the original intents of Orff Schulwerk.

At the very beginning, there was a desire in the Guntherschule for students to be trained in playing technique and improvisation on instruments. Because the school was for dance and music, the idea of students creating and playing music in the elemental style as accompaniment fo