West African Drumming - Secondary - 10 Player Wide Top Pro Class Set - Buddies
SKU: CP-ADbd10s-w
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Great lower cost solution for lunchtime, after school groups or for smaller class groups of secondary pupils and for adult community groups. Includes 5 top quality, wide playing head Djembe drums and 5 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-ADbd10s-w
- Type
- bundle
- Container volume
- 0.45L
Key Features
- ✓ Low cost starter solution for smaller 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 secondary pupils and adults
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"I had people of all shapes and sizes, young and old and more touchingly 2 severely disabled participants all taking part in my impromptu drum circles. One lady, unable to speak and confined to a wheel chair led a call and to see her laughter and hear her squeal with delight when we followed with the response beat everything I have ever done in my years of drumming."
— Ian Haskell, Beating Heart Promotions
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Description
The African Drumming Secondary 10 Player Pro Wide Top Buddies Class Pack is the perfect, cost-effective solution for lunchtime and after-school groups, or smaller class groups for secondary pupils and adult players. This set is ideal for schools wishing to explore a collaborative learning by playing approach on a smaller scale before transitioning to whole-class ensemble drumming.
The pack includes 5 top-quality Pro Wide Top Djembe drums and 5 percussion instruments, offering a broad range of authentic African drumming sounds. The set features three sizes of djembe drums, allowing your group to distinguish between low, medium, and high parts of many West African drumming pieces. The Pro Wide Top djembes are more compact and lighter than traditional djembes, specifically designed for use in the classroom with extra-wide drum heads, smooth shells, and rubber edging to protect both the drums and the floor surface.
Also included are two acclaimed teaching guides by world music expert Andy Gleadhill: ‘West African Drumming Book 1’ and ‘Percussion Buddies’. West African Drumming Book 1 will guide the group from the basics to their first performance in just 10 lessons, with enough repertoire to last for a year or more of playing. The Percussion Buddies book provides valuable techniques to develop percussion accompaniments for various types of music, whether drumming, choral, or ukulele ensembles.
African drumming is an ideal music-making activity for schools, providing opportunities for all abilities to participate. It is especially effective for engaging hard-to-reach students, as drumming is a powerful tool that resonates with children who might not connect with other lessons.
Additionally, this pack is designed to be budget-friendly and space-efficient for schools with limited storage or those seeking portable solutions. The optional storage/carry bags (sold separately) help to prolong the life of the instruments and make transportation easier for concerts and events.
There’s also a wealth of FREE online support available, including PDF downloads of the Primary Scheme of Work and a Background Article. You can also access a full selection of African Drumming teaching resources, including useful videos, through the “Documentation” section below.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s included in the Secondary 10 Player Pro Wide Top Buddies Class Pack?
The pack includes 5 Pro Wide Top djembe drums and 5 percussion instruments, offering a wide range of West African drumming sounds.
How can I store and transport the instruments?
The rubber-edged djembes protect the floor, and optional storage bags (sold separately) make the instruments easy to transport and store.
What teaching resources are included?
The set includes ‘West African Drumming Book 1’ and ‘Percussion Buddies’, which take you from the basics to your first performance.
Why choose the Pro Wide Top Djembe drums?
The Pro Wide Top djembes are designed for the classroom, with wide, strong heads, smooth shells, and floor-protecting rubber edging.
