West African Drumming - Primary - 15 Player Wide Top Pro Class Set - Budget Buddies
SKU: CP-ADbb15p-w
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Super low cost solution for medium sized classes and bigger lunchtime or after school groups of KS1 and KS2 pupils. Includes 5 top quality, wide playing head Djembe drums and 10 percussion instruments, so you can split the group into ‘Buddy Trios’, each with one big and two smaller instruments. 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-ADbb15p-w
- Type
- bundle
- Container volume
- 0.33L
Key Features
- ✓ Super low cost starter solution for small to medium sized 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 Primary 15 Player Wide Top Djembe Drum Budget Buddies Pack is a super low-cost option for KS1 and KS2. It suits lunchtime groups. It also suits after-school clubs. It works well for smaller class groups too.
The Primary 15 Player Wide Top Djembe Drum Budget Buddies Pack includes 5 Pro Wide Top djembe drums and 10 percussion instruments. This gives you a wide range of West African 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. These Pro Wide Tops feel lighter than traditional djembes. They also feel more compact. They are made for classroom use. The heads are extra wide and strong. The shells are smooth inside and out. The rubber edging protects the drums. It also protects your floor. Wide Tops also store well. They have a low storage footprint. You also get a 10-year guarantee on the shells. You also get a 5-year guarantee on the skins.
Special storage/carry bags are also available. 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.
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. Percussion Buddies shows you how to add percussion parts to many pieces. You can use it for drumming, choir, ukulele, and more.
West African drumming works well as group music in schools. It suits KS1 to KS4. Everyone can take part, whatever their ability. There are simple parts and advanced parts. The music can grow over time. It can also lead to exciting performances.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s included in this 15-player Budget Buddies pack?
You get 5 Pro Wide Top djembes and 10 percussion instruments. You also get West African Drumming Book 1 and Percussion Buddies. This gives you drums, extras, and a clear teaching route.
How do Buddy Pairs work in a lesson?
Pupils work in pairs. One plays djembe. The other plays a supporting percussion part. Then they swap during the lesson.
What is the best size djembe for beginners?
A medium size is often easiest to start with. It feels comfortable to play. It also gives a balanced sound. A mix of sizes helps groups hear different parts.
Is this pack easy to store in schools?
Yes. Wide Tops have a low storage footprint. Bags also help keep sets tidy. Stackable storage bags can save even more space.
