West African Drumming - Secondary - 30 Player Wide Top Pro Class Set - Budget Buddies
SKU: CP-ADbb30s-w
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Super low cost solution for larger sized classes of secondary pupils or adult players. Includes 10 top quality, wide playing head Djembe drums and 20 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-ADbb30s-w
- Type
- bundle
- Container volume
- 0.63L
Key Features
- ✓ Super 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 Secondary 30 Player Pro Wide Top Djembe Budget Buddies Pack is a super low-cost option for larger secondary groups. It also suits adult players. It works well for whole-class sessions.
The Secondary 30 Player Pro Wide Top Djembe Budget Buddies Pack includes 10 Pro Wide Top djembe drums and 20 percussion instruments. This mix 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 players hear low, mid, and high parts more clearly. These Pro Wide Tops feel lighter than traditional djembes. They also feel more compact. They suit classroom use. The heads feel extra wide and strong. The shells feel smooth inside and out. The rubber edging protects the drums. It also protects your floor. Wide Tops also store easily. 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 and carry bags are also available. They protect the instruments. They also help them last longer. They make transport safer too. This helps for outside events. In addition, stackable storage bags keep sets 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 builds skills step by step. 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 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. You can keep parts simple. You can also add advanced parts later.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s included in this 30-player Budget Buddies pack?
You get 10 Pro Wide Top djembes and 20 percussion instruments. You also get West African Drumming Book 1 and Percussion Buddies. This gives you instruments and a clear teaching route.
How do Buddy Pairs work in a lesson?
Pupils work in pairs. One pupil plays djembe. The other pupil plays a supporting percussion part. Then they swap during the lesson.
What is the best size djembe for beginners?
Many beginners start best on a medium size. It feels comfortable to play. It also gives a balanced sound. A mix of sizes helps groups hear different parts.
What guarantee and storage benefits do Wide Tops offer?
You get a 10-year guarantee on the shells and a 5-year guarantee on the skins. Wide Tops also store easily because they have a low storage footprint. Stackable storage bags can help you store sets neatly.
