Indonesian Gamelan – Budget – 15 Player Class Set – Budget Buddies
£967.00 exc VAT
£1,160.40 inc VAT
RRP £1,063.70 exc VAT
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The Indonesian Gamelan 15 Player Budget Buddies Class Pack is perfect for lunchtimes, after-school clubs, and small class groups of pupils from age 6 upwards, as well as community groups of all ages. This budget-friendly Gamelan ensemble is an excellent choice for schools looking to explore authentic Indonesian Gamelan music without breaking the budget.
This cost-effective set includes 5 large instruments (a Gong, a Balinese drum, and 3 metallophones), along with 10 pairs of Ceng Ceng (Balinese cymbals) used to mark accents and keep time. The metallophones come in three sizes, each offering a wide range of Gamelan sounds, making it easy to split the group into buddy threes (one large instrument and two smaller instruments). The set gives you a full 3-octave range, perfect for creating dynamic performances.
Made in Bali, Indonesia, the instruments in this budget pack use recycled metal keys and low-cost wooden casings but maintain the authentic Gamelan Gong Kebyar Pelog Selisir tunings. The Balinese drum is crafted from solid jackfruit wood with cow skin heads, and the Gong has a bronze centre for better resonance.
Portability and storage are key features, with the sturdy metal Gong stand being disassemblable for easy movement. The metallophone casings have smooth finishes and rubber bases to protect floor surfaces.
For further ease of use, we offer special storage/carry bags, which help protect the instruments and make transport easier for outside performances.
Also included are two highly recommended teaching guides by world music expert Andy Gleadhill: ‘Indonesian Gamelan’ and ‘Percussion Buddies.’ The Indonesian Gamelan book will guide you from the basics to your first performance in just 10 lessons, with repertoire for over a year of music-making. The Percussion Buddies book helps you develop percussion accompaniments for Gamelan, drumming, choral, ukulele, or any ensemble.
This set is also available in a 30-player version for larger groups.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s included in the Indonesian Gamelan 15 Player Budget Buddies set?
The set includes 5 large instruments (a Gong, Balinese drum, 3 metallophones) and 10 pairs of Ceng Ceng cymbals, providing a full range of authentic Gamelan sounds.
How can I store and transport the instruments?
Storage/carry bags are available, and the Gong stand is disassemblable for easier movement. The rubber bases on the metallophones protect the floor and provide stability.
What teaching resources are included?
The set comes with two teaching guides: ‘Indonesian Gamelan’ and ‘Percussion Buddies’, which guide you through the basics to your first performance and beyond.
Product Information
What's included
Please note that for reasons of stock availability we may need to make the occasional substitution of the more minor pack components. If so, we’ll always ensure suitability/equivalence and we’ll always clear any significant changes with you in advance.
Delivery
We work with a small number of specialist logistic companies to deliver your order quickly and economically. The delivery method varies, depending on your location and the size of the order, as follows:
UK Locations
Orders up to 5kg – Courier 2 to 3 working day delivery. This would typically include books, smaller instruments, percussion baskets and djembes up to 40cm.
Orders over 5kg – Courier, next working day delivery. Most orders are sent this way.
Large orders – Pallet service, 3 to 5 working day delivery. Used for large orders and those with more fragile contents.
Please note:
- Above timings are from dispatch date. Time from placing your order will usually be one or two days longer, depending on the order and destination.
- Delivery to offshore or Highland addresses may take longer and may cost more than to UK mainland addresses and we’ll quote and agree the costs with you in advance. Please note that in these cases it’s fine to go ahead and place your order, and there’s no obligation on your part until the delivery costs have been quoted and accepted by you.
- For some destinations, where a courier service isn’t available, we may send by Royal Mail instead.
International Locations
Orders weighing less than 1kg and not too bulky – Post Office Airmail. This would include books and smaller percussion instruments.
Orders weighing more than about 1kg and large orders – international courier or pallet service. We’ll obtain competitive quotes and agree these with you in advance.
Please note that it’s fine to go ahead and place your international order prior to confirming shipping costs, and that there’s no obligation on your part until the delivery costs have been quoted and accepted by you. Payment for international orders, including shipping costs, is required before dispatch of the goods.
Returns
Please let us know straight away if anything arrives damaged or otherwise in a substandard condition and we’ll be happy to replace it, refund the cost or provide you with an alternative product to your satisfaction. Speed is of the essence here as most courier companies will only accept responsibility for damage in transit if the damage is reported within 24 hours of delivery.
In the event of damage, please take photographs, including any damage to the packaging, and email these to us ASAP.
Similarly, if an instrument develops a fault within 12 months of purchase in the course of normal use (though excluding fair wear and tear), please let us know, and we’ll replace it or refund the cost. It’s also very helpful for us to see photos of the issue as this gives us solid information for changing the design, the production method or the packing materials.
But please do contact us before returning any damaged or substandard items. Once we’ve approved their return, please send to: Drums for Schools Limited, 21 Shaftesbury Avenue, Burton Joyce NG14 5GL
We really appreciate your feedback in the case of faults (or if you think an instrument could be improved in any way) and we take all such feedback very seriously indeed.
Documentation
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