Percussion Plus Slap Drumming tambourine

Percussion Plus Slap drumming tambourine These tambourines from Percussion Plus are a great way to introduce rhythm, time and fun into your KS1 and KS2 music classes and beyond. These bright tambourines feature educational ‘how to play’ graphics printed on the skin, which helps teach beginners and young players where to position their hands to get different sounds. These tambourines are easy to play and light enough to pick up and play on the go. All materials and hardware have been produced to the highest standard, and are designed to withstand the trials of regular classroom use, whilst still producing a strong and lively sound. Whether it's for primary school classes or music therapy use, this affordable range requires no maintenance and gives you the tools you need for smooth-running lessons. “The real benefit of these instruments is that the drumhead has been printed with graphics of the hand positions to show exactly where to play the drum to achieve the correct sounds. The construction is solid, they have good tone, are good to look at, and are fun to play.” Andy Gleadhill - Percussion Plus Global Ambassador Lets play together With this tambourine from Percussion Plus, you get a great looking high-quality instrument with an innovative 'how to play' guide printed on the drum skin. There are many different techniques used to produce tones on a tambourine and any of these can be used on this instrument. The printed graphic on the head of the drum offers suggested hand positions for the three main tones on any hand drum: slap, tone, and bass. With this easy method, teaching and learning is simple and allows you to tailor your class to include visual as well as instructive and aural learners, providing an inclusive way into music making for all levels and abilities. Fun jingles, vibrant sound This fun tambourine is great for young classes to pick up and play. It has a lightweight body so is easily stored, transported and carried whilst playing. The drum surface gives plenty of room to master the three tones whilst being compact enough for small hands to carry. Although it is lightweight, the build quality is reassuringly sturdy and the sound is just as vibrant and powerful as its colourful patterned exterior! How to play The Bass This area in the centre of the instrument produces a warm and full tone. Use your hands to strike the centre of the drum for a solid rhythmic backing, allowing accents to be created using the tone and slap positions. The Tone Straighten all your fingers at the same time. There are numerous hand positions that can be used to create the tone. Think of your hand as a straight extension of your arm, and you should get a solid ‘thud’ sound. The Slap This stroke can be played in the same position as the tone, the difference is that one relaxes the hand and arm to hit the drum with a slap-like motion. Spreading your fingers out slightly when they strike the tambourine helps create a crisp clear sound.