Indonesian Gamelan - Standard - 10 Player Class Pack, Buddies

The Indonesian Gamelan Standard 10 Player Class Pack Buddies is perfect for lunchtime, after-school groups, or smaller class groups for pupils aged 6 and upwards. This set is also ideal for community groups of any age, offering a rich variety of Indonesian gamelan instruments for collaborative music-making.

This Standard gamelan pack provides top-quality sound and compact design, making it ideal if storage is limited or if you need to move the gamelan ensemble to different settings. The pack includes all the essential instruments to get your own gamelan group performing, composing, and learning.

The pack includes 5 large instruments: 1 Gong, 1 Balinese drum, 3 metallophones, and 5 pairs of Ceng Ceng (Balinese cymbals), which are used to mark accents and keep time. This set provides a broad range of gamelan music sounds, making it easy to organize the group into buddy pairs, each with one larger and one smaller instrument.

The three sizes of metallophone are beautifully decorated in traditional red, blue, and gold, with metal keys suspended on wire over individual sound chambers. The range extends over 3 octaves. All of these Indonesian Gamelan instruments are handcrafted in Bali, Indonesia.

The metallophones feature high-quality steel keys and compact jackfruit casings. They are tuned to the Gamelan Gong Kebyar Pelog Selisir scale, ensuring compatibility with other Budget and Premium models. The Balinese drum is made from jackfruit wood with two cow-skin heads and tuning knots, while the gong has a bronze center for enhanced resonance.

All instruments in this set are specially modified for classroom use. The sturdy metal Gong stands can be disassembled into sections for easy storage or movement. The smooth metallophone casings are fitted with rubber bases to protect the floor surface.

Special storage/carry bags are available, helping to protect the instruments and extend their lifespan while making transportation safer and easier for events.

This pack also includes two teaching guides by world music expert Andy Gleadhill: ‘Indonesian Gamelan’ and ‘Percussion Buddies’. The Indonesian Gamelan book will guide the group from basics to their first performance in just 10 lessons, offering enough repertoire for a year or more of playing. The Percussion Buddies book shows how to develop percussion accompaniments for any musical piece, whether gamelan, drumming, choral, or ukulele ensembles.

The Indonesian Gamelan Standard 10 Player Class Pack Buddies is also available in 20 Player and 30 Player versions, offering flexibility for larger groups.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What is included in the Indonesian Gamelan Standard 10 Player Class Pack Buddies?

The pack includes 10 large instruments, including 3 gongs, 1 Balinese drum, 6 metallophones, and 10 pairs of ceng ceng (Balinese cymbals), along with two teaching guides.

How do the metallophones differ from other models?

The metallophones in this set are made from high-quality steel with jackfruit wood casings. They are tuned to the same Gamelan Gong Kebyar Pelog Selisir scale as the Premium and Budget models, ensuring compatibility.

Is there any support for teachers?

Yes, there is FREE online support available, including PDF downloads of the Primary Scheme of Work and a Background Article. You can also access videos and other teaching resources.