West African Drumming - Primary - 30 Player Wide Top Pro Class Set - Buddies
SKU: CP-ADbd30p-w
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Perfect for larger classes of KS1 and KS2 pupils. Includes 15 top quality, wide playing head Djembe drums and 15 percussion instruments, so you can split the group into ‘Buddy Pairs’, each with one big and one smaller instrument. The three sizes of Djembe have appropriately sized playing heads, and enable your group to differentiate the low, medium and high parts of many African Drumming pieces. Also included are two acclaimed teaching guides by world music expert Andy Gleadhill, which will take the group from basics through to their first performance in just 10 lessons and contain a good repertoire for a year or more of playing.
Product Details
- SKU
- CP-ADbd30p-w
- Type
- bundle
- Container volume
- 0.8L
Key Features
- ✓ Low cost solution for larger classes
- ✓ Wide Top djembes are lighter and take up less storage space
- ✓ Includes world-leading teaching support
- ✓ Great for lunchtime and after school groups
- ✓ Can be taught by class teachers as well as music specialists
- ✓ Appropriate drum sizes for ages 5 to 12 years
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This African Drumming Primary 30 Player Wide Top Buddies Pack is a low-cost choice for whole-class primary groups. It suits ages 5 to 11. It includes everything you need to start fast. It also helps pupils move from basics to a first performance in one term.
The pack includes 15 Pro Wide Top djembe drums and 15 percussion instruments. So you get a wide range of West African drumming sounds. It also makes “Buddy Pairs” easy. Each pair gets one bigger instrument and one smaller instrument. You get three djembe sizes. So pupils can hear low, mid, and high parts more clearly. This helps many pieces sound tighter. These Pro Wide Tops feel lighter than standard djembes. They also feel more compact. They are big enough for proper two-handed playing by primary pupils. They are made for classroom use. The goatskin playing heads are thick and strong. The mahogany shells are smooth inside and out. The rubber edging protects the drums. It also protects your floor. In addition, these are djembe drums for schools. They also store well in school spaces. You also get a 10-year guarantee on the shells. Plus, you get a 5-year guarantee on the skins.
Special storage/carry bags are also available for this pack. They protect the instruments. They also help them last longer. They make moving the set safer too. This helps for outside events. In addition, stackable storage bags keep everything tidy. They also save space.
To make this pack work well in the classroom, you also get two teaching guides by Andy Gleadhill. You get ‘West African Drumming Book 1’ and ‘Percussion Buddies’. Book 1 starts with the basics. Then it takes the group to a first performance in 10 lessons. It also gives you repertoire for a year or more. The Percussion Buddies book shows you how to build simple accompaniments. You can use it for drumming, choir, ukulele, and other ensembles too.
West African drumming works well as group music in schools. It suits KS1 to KS4. Everyone can join in, whatever their ability. Teachers often see strong progress from “hard-to-reach” pupils. Drumming can reach pupils in a different way. It can also build confidence fast. The parts can stay simple. However, you can also add advanced parts. So performances can feel exciting and rewarding.
You can also buy this pack in two other sizes. You can choose a 10-player or 20-player version.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s included in the Primary 30 Player Wide Top Buddies African Drumming Pack?
You get 15 Pro Wide Top djembes and 15 percussion instruments. You also get West African Drumming Book 1 and Percussion Buddies by Andy Gleadhill.
How do Buddy Pairs work in a lesson?
Pupils work in pairs. One pupil plays a djembe. The other plays a supporting percussion part. Then they swap during the lesson. So everyone stays active.
What is the best size for a djembe?
For groups, a mix of sizes works best. It helps pupils hear different parts. This pack includes three djembe sizes for low, mid, and high parts.
What is the top of a djembe called?
It is the drum head. Some people also call it the playing head. This pack uses thick goatskin heads for classroom use.
Is this pack suitable for KS1 and KS2 whole-class drumming?
Yes. It is built for ages 5 to 11. It is also designed for whole-class teaching. Buddy Pairs make it easier to include every pupil.
