West African Drumming - Secondary - 30 Player Wide Top Pro Class Set - Buddies
SKU: CP-ADbd30s-w
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Perfect for larger classes of secondary pupils or adult players. Includes 15 top quality, wide playing head Djembe drums and 15 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-ADbd30s-w
- Type
- bundle
- Container volume
- 0.8L
Key Features
- ✓ Low cost solution for larger 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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This African Drumming Secondary 30 Player Pro Wide Top Buddies pack is a low-cost option for whole-class groups of secondary pupils. It also suits adult players.
The African Drumming Secondary 30 Player Pro Wide Top Buddies pack includes 15 Pro Wide Top djembe drums and 15 percussion instruments. This gives you a wide range of authentic 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 the group 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 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. It works well as a djembe classroom set. It is also ideal for djembe drums for schools. In addition, Wide Tops store easily. They have 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 and 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 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s included in this secondary Wide Top Buddies pack?
You get 15 Pro Wide Top djembes and 15 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 plays djembe. The other plays a supporting percussion part. Then they swap during the lesson. So everyone stays active.
What are the guarantee and storage benefits of Wide Tops?
You get a 10-year guarantee on the shells and a 5-year guarantee on the skins. Wide Tops also have a low storage footprint. Stackable storage bags can help you store sets neatly.
