West African Drumming - Primary - 20 Player Wide Top Pro Class Set - Buddies
SKU: CP-ADbd20p-w
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Perfect low cost solution for medium sized classes and bigger lunchtime or after school groups of KS1 and KS2 pupils. Includes 10 top quality, wide playing head Djembe drums and 10 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-ADbd20p-w
- Type
- bundle
- Container volume
- 0.55L
Key Features
- ✓ Low cost starter solution for 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 African Drumming Primary 20 Player Wide Top Buddies Pack is a low-cost choice for medium-sized KS1 and KS2 groups. It supports practical African drumming in lessons. It also works well for clubs and group music-making.
The African Drumming Primary 20 Player Wide Top Buddies Pack includes 10 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. This helps pieces sound tighter. These Pro Wide Tops feel lighter than traditional 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 heads are extra wide and strong. The shells are smooth inside and out. The rubber edging protects the drums. It also protects your floor. In addition, this set stores easily. It has a low storage footprint. 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, performances, and school workshops. 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 almost any piece. 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. Teachers often see strong progress from hard-to-reach pupils. Drumming can build focus and confidence. It can also support teamwork. 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 30-player version.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s included in the African Drumming Primary 20 Player Wide Top Buddies Pack?
You get 10 Pro Wide Top djembes and 10 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 djembe. The other plays a supporting percussion part. Then they swap during the lesson. So everyone stays active.
Can a 7 year old learn drums?
Yes. Many pupils can start at that age. Keep parts simple at first. Then add more as confidence grows.
What guarantee comes with the Pro Wide Top djembes?
You get a 10-year guarantee on the shells. You also get a 5-year guarantee on the skins. This helps schools buy with confidence.
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.
