World Music

World Percussion is classroom-ready hand percussion for inclusive group music across Early Years, Primary, Secondary and SEND. Typical instruments include Rainstick (40cm bamboo), Ocean Drum (8in diameter), Clapsticks (Claves, 23cm), and Chime Bars — all easy to store in class baskets and simple to set up and teach.

World Percussion supports entry-level music making across all stages. Use a 60cm Rainstick for texture, a 12in Ocean Drum for soundscapes, a Large Guiro Shaker (30cm) for rhythm patterns, and a Thunder Drum for dramatic effects. Mix with chime bars and clappers to layer a steady pulse.

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About World Music

World Percussion is classroom-ready hand percussion for inclusive group music across Early Years, Primary, Secondary and SEND. Typical instruments include Rainstick (40cm bamboo), Ocean Drum (8in diameter), Clapsticks (Claves, 23cm), and Chime Bars — all easy to store in class baskets and simple to set up and teach.

World Percussion supports entry-level music making across all stages. Use a 60cm Rainstick for texture, a 12in Ocean Drum for soundscapes, a Large Guiro Shaker (30cm) for rhythm patterns, and a Thunder Drum for dramatic effects. Mix with chime bars and clappers to layer a steady pulse.

For quick roll-out, choose World Percussion Sets and store by activity in baskets. Rotate instruments for call-and-response, ostinatos, and ensemble games. Early Years Percussion encourages grip, pulse and turn-taking; Primary classes build ensemble balance; Secondary groups arrange parts; SEND learners benefit from predictable, tactile feedback. Wipe natural skins after use and keep bamboo dry and away from radiators.

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