The Pentatonic Scale: "The scale spans over five whole tone steps and is built up by an open fifth tuning. The special thing about this scale is that whatever you do with it will always sound good.
"A light, almost heavenly scale that allows you to create music freely without the frustrating struggle with wrong notes or inharmonious sound. The experience of the five tone scale is fundamental in all music and found in new and ancient folk music, classical pieces as well as in popular music.
"Children all over the world spontaneously sing it in various ways. For this reason it is the adult's obvious companion in the work with children. From infancy up to third grade, this scale meets the child's inner need." Auris of Sweden
New from Auris! Children's Harp
Stays in tune! and creates peace and harmony to accompany any singing voice. A necessary addition to home and classroom, children and adults will love playing this well-built instrument. Crafted in Sweden, designed by master instrument makers.
M. T. Schunemann
When tuned to the pentatonic scale, this children's lyre has a clear and light filled sound carried by the material's own tone quality. To achieve this, the seven strings are brought into balance with the static resistance of the shaped wood, which is needed so that the whole body of the harp will be penetrated and resound with the tone's movement. In this living process, the "voice" of the instrument has its origin.
The design allows the Children's Harp be played in many ways. Hold it in left hand, play with the right and you can stand or dance at the same time. Sit and it can be played two handed held on the lap. It's also easily adaptable to play like an African thumb piano. You can even swing the harp to make the sound grow. Or tune to an open, minor or major chord and let it run or drone in the background while you sing.
In spite of the simplicity, the harp gives many possibilities in melody and chord playing, accompaniment to solo and choir singing and improvisation to an open chord. Musical games can be varied as long as your imagination lasts. Made of beautiful blonde maple for both children and adults. Recommended specifically by Mary Schunemann to be used by teachers enrolled in the Lifeways Training.
Measures 15-1/2" x 8" x 1".
Felt Harp Bag
Carry or store your harp in our sturdy bag sewn of pure wool felt. Double drawstring closure of gold cord ensures it shuts securely. Will hold either the Auris Children's Harp or the Auris Kinderharp. Approximately 11" x 15".
Choroi Pentatonic Tuning Pipe
Your harp or lyre can be tuned with a piano, another pentatonic instrument, or one of these handy tuning pipes. d-e-g-a-h(b)-d
Pentatonic Glockenspiel
Your child will delight with the resonant, life-filled music this harmonious, pentatonic instrument produces. Easy to play. Metal keys, hardwood base. Wonderful tone! Includes two mallets, one with a rubber end for a softer sound and one with a wood end for a more pronounced sound. Imported from Germany.
Choroi Pentatonic Flute
An exceptional wooden flute for the young child and one of the best around for tuning your pentatonic kinder harp or lyre. With its light, hovering tone the pentatonic flute is the perfect instrument to explore the mood of the fifth. Music based on the interval of the fifth feels warm and comforting. Made of pearwood.
Choroi Flute Oil
Replacement Tone Block and Wax
A replacement tone block for the Choroi Pentatonic Flute. Comes with a bit of wax to secure it in place.
Playing and Teaching the Pentatonic Flute - Book and CD
Help your children learn to play the pentatonic flute or recorder with this booklet and CD set. The simple approach gives you quick success even if you are new to the flute and cannot read music. Progress from very simple songs to more complex. By David Darcy
Familiar Songs for Pentatonic Playalongs
I've found this to be very easy-to-read and use with our Celestial Kinderharp, glockenspiel and flute. Contains sheet music, named notes and "connect the dots" song cards for favorites that are pentatonic but not generally found in Waldorf classrooms...The Farmer in the Dell, Mary Had a Little Lamb, Amazing Grace, Alouette, Tom Dooley and more. Can also be used with the recorder, guitar, piano and psaltery.
Clump-a-Dump and Snickle-Snack
Gnomes, fairies, sylphs, sprites and all the "people" in a child's world animate these forty-two pentatonic songs for young children. The fairy-tale content makes them particularly useful in rhythmic games and plays. Some holiday songs are included as well. Many notations for the lyre. Sweet and dear. 47 pages. Ages 4 and up.
Shepherd's Songbook by Elisabeth Lebret
Used by Waldorf teachers around the world, this treasure-trove of 70 songs is a "hands-on" course in why things are done the way they are in Waldorf music education and includes suggestions on how to introduce notes and rhythm. One of the few books in existence that helps the teacher develop a deeper understanding of how different forms of music resonate with the evolving consciousness of the growing child. Organized for grades one, two and three. Canada.
Pentatonic Songs - by Elisabeth Lebret
A delightful collection of 38 songs in the pentatonic scale that will bring joy to family life throughout the year. You'll probably recognize many of them. Nursery rhymes, seasonal and holiday songs so harmonious the children will sing them over and over again. 38 pages. Age 4 and up. Canada.
Come Follow Me! - CD
Lorraine Nelson-Wolf's clear, soothing voice is full of warmth making her CD a real listening pleasure not only for children but for us older folks, as well. Ranging from reverent to wonder-filled to the whimsical, many of the 25 songs are oriented around nature and the changing seasons. All are simple but beautifully arranged with piano, accordion, harp, or guitar accompaniment. Sure to capture your heart, it did mine! Ages 5 to 105.
Selections include folk and recognizable Waldorf-inspired favorites: Come Follow, Morning is Come, Mother Earth, A Basket Full of Nuts, Come Little Leaves, Michaelmas, Tatus, High and Blue the Sky, November, When Mary Goes Walking, Glimmer Lantern Glimmer, The North Wind Doth Blow, Oh Where Do You Come From, The Mitten Song, Wee Dwarfs, The Owl and the Pussycat, Where are the Froggies, Spring is Coming, White Coral Bells, Tirra-lira-lira, I Know a Little Pussy, Cuckoo, I Had a Little Sailboat, There's a Sun for the Morning, Lula-lula-bye
CD - Seven times the Sun
This homespun collection is a companion to the parenting book, Seven Times the Sun: Guiding Your Child Through the Rhythms of the Day, by Shea Darian. Intended as a tool for parents, grandparents, and caregivers who desire to learn, "by ear". You'll quickly learn the simple songs and soon will be singing them with children! The songs follow the order presented in the book: Morning Songs, Mealtime Songs, Play Songs, Work Songs, Quiet Songs, Healing Songs, Bedtime Songs, Weekend Family, Personal Renewal, and Peace Songs.
SINGING WITH CHILDREN SERIES
from Naturally You Can Sing
Created by the Mary Thienes-Schunemann, Musician and Waldorf Educator, to help parents, educators and caregivers of all children learn to sing the songs and find their voice. They are not intended for listening by children but as learning tools for adults. Mary's warm voice is pure and clear, using no special effects, and there is very little instrumentation. There are pentatonic, traditional and original melodies to meet the needs of children today. Each book includes a CD.
Cante, cante, elefante!
Sing, Sing, Elephant! The newest from Naturally You Can Sing is in Spanish. A happy collection of singing games, finger games, dances, rhymes, funny songs, and celebration songs from Spanish-speaking countries. 57 songs total. English translation given. Includes articles on language acquisition and brain development. For singing with babies to 10 year olds. Songbook and CD.
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Lavender's Blue Dilly Dilly
A fun collection of Mother Goose songs, playful nursery rhymes and singing games. With an introduction by Rebeca Itzkiowich, Ph.D on how nursery rhymes enhance the brain and speech development. Recommended for ages 2-10. Songbook & CD.
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This is the Way We Wash a Day
Featuring a conversation with Pete Seeger! Delightful songs for work and play to sing throughout the day. As in the others, Mary recommends you use the CD and songbook to learn the songs so you may sing them live to the children around you! For ages 2-10. Songbook & CD.
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The Wonder of Lullabies - by Mary Theines-Schunemann
This third edition has even more lullabies from around the world and an informative foreword by pediatrician Michaela Glockler on children, sleep and singing. Appropriate for all ages of children in hopes we sing to them until they leave home at 18! Songbook & CD.
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Sing a Song of Seasons - by Mary Theines-Schunemann
A wonderful collection of songs from the seasons of nature. Great for circle time and nature walks. Introduction by Early Childhood Master Teacher Cynthia Aldinger on the importance of nature for the young child. Songbook and CD. Now includes guitar chords. Ages 2-9.
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Sing a Song with Baby - by Mary Theines-Schunemann
A special collection of songs, verses, finger plays and body games to do with infants and toddlers. Great to help with transition times with young ones, as well as a special way to help you and your child connect. Songbook and CD. Infant to 5 years.
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The Christmas Star - by Mary Theines-Schunemann
Songs and stories from Advent/Christmas through Three Kings Day to sing and tell to the wonderful children in your life. Forward by René Querido. For adults and children of all ages. Songbook and CD.
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"Au fil des saisons" (As the Seasons Turn)
CD and Song Booklet
"Au fil des Saisons" is a collection of 41 French songs celebrating the seasonal changes of the natural world throughout the year. The songs accompany the Graindor Collection of seasonal activity books and will take you through woods and fields to play with birds, squirrels and gnomes - some are pentatonic and there are about 10 for each season. The booklet contains the words and sheet music. It is accompanied by a CD designed to help parents and educators learn the song before introducing them to the children.
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