Indonesian Gamelan - Standard - 30 Player Class Pack - Budget Buddies

The Indonesian Gamelan Standard 30 Player Class Pack Budget Buddies is perfect for group and class instrumental teaching for pupils from age 6 upwards. This standard pack offers high-quality sound while maintaining a relatively compact design, making it the perfect choice if storage is tight or if the Gamelan needs to be moved to different settings.

This pack includes 10 large instruments (3 Gongs, a Balinese drum, and 6 metallophones) as well as 20 pairs of Ceng Ceng (Balinese cymbals), which are used to keep time and mark accents. Overall, this set provides a wide range of authentic Gamelan sounds, making it easy to split the group into pairs, each with a bigger and smaller instrument.

The three sizes of metallophones (each decorated in traditional red, blue, and gold, with metal keys suspended from wires over individual sound chambers) provide a range of 3 octaves. All instruments in this set are crafted in Bali, Indonesia and offer the same authentic Gamelan sound as higher-end models.

The metallophones in this Standard set use high-quality steel for the keys and compact jackfruit wood for the casings. The Balinese drum is made from solid jackfruit wood, with two cow skin heads and tuning knots, and the Gong has a bronze centre for improved resonance.

The Indonesian Gamelan Standard 30 Player Class Pack Budget Buddies instruments have been specially modified for classroom use. The metal Gong stands can be disassembled into sections for easy transport, and the metallophone casings have smooth finishes and rubber bases to protect the floor.

For storage and transport, special Gamelan storage/carry bags are available (sold separately), which will help prolong the life of the instruments while ensuring safe transport for outside events.

Also included are two acclaimed 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 a repertoire that can last for a year or more. The Percussion Buddies book helps develop percussion accompaniments for various types of music, including Gamelan, drumming, choral, and ukulele ensembles.

The Indonesian Gamelan Standard 15 Player Class Pack Budget Buddies is also available for purchase.

There’s also lots of FREE online support available, including PDF downloads of the Primary Scheme of Work and a helpful Background Article. You can also access a full selection of West African Drumming teaching resources, including videos, through the “Documentation” section below.

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s included in the Indonesian Gamelan Standard 30 Player Class Pack?

The pack includes 10 large instruments (3 Gongs, Balinese drum, 6 metallophones) and 20 pairs of Ceng Ceng cymbals for keeping time.

How can I store and transport the instruments?

Rubber-edged metallophones protect floors, and optional storage bags (sold separately) make it easy to transport the instruments.

What teaching resources are included?

The set comes with ‘Indonesian Gamelan’ and ‘Percussion Buddies’, covering basics to your first performance.