Slap Percussion - pack of 5 drums

PP6860
$263.00
RRP $305.00
$219.17 ex. VAT
In stock
  • Andy Gleadhill's 'Slap Djembe' teaching resource is now included with this pack!
  • New from Percussion Plus - SLAP drumming for younger players
  • Each drum has a 'how to play' graphic printed on the head
  • Ready to play pre-tuned synthetic heads - always in tune and fun to play
  • A wonderful introduction to rhythmic interactive music making for children from age 5 upwards
  • Gathering drum, floor tom, hand drum, bongo and a lollipop drum
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Introducing the NEW Percussion Plus Slap Percussion - pack of 5 drums

The new Slap Drumming range from Percussion Plus is the perfect way to introduce rhythm and time into your music classes and sessions. Whether it's for a large primary school class, sessions at a local music centre or music therapy for any age, the Slap Drumming range gives you the tools you need for smooth running lessons at any ability level.

Every drum from Percussion Plus produces a big, booming sound and is lots of fun for anyone aged 5+. All materials and hardware have been produced to the highest standard - designed to withstand the trials of regular classroom use, whilst still producing a warm and powerful sound.

Let's play together

With each drum in the pack, 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 the instruments and any of these can be used on our drums. The printed graphic on the head of the drum offers suggested hand positions for the three main tones: 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 look, vibrant sound

The colourful pattern wrapped around every drum gives a fun and exciting look, inviting young classes to learn and play. Each has a lightweight body so is easily stored and transported and is supplied with two soft beaters if required.

Although they are lightweight, the build quality is reassuringly sturdy and the sound is just as vibrant and powerful as the colourful patterned exterior!

Now including Andy Gleadhill's Slap Djembe

Whether you are a percussion expert or have never taught music before, this incredible resource is the best introduction to playing and teaching the djembe. Utilising an innovative, accessible notation it features 12 rhythms from all corners of the globe with additional content, insightful performance notes as well as 10 weekly lessons that can be applied to any tune in the book. That's 120 lessons, planned for you! Click HERE to find out more...

“The innovative new Slap range from Percussion Plus is a breakthrough in accessible and inclusive music making.”

Andy Gleadhill - Percussion Plus Global Ambassador

How to play

The design on each drum head shows examples of hand positions that can be employed to obtain a fabulous variety of tones from the drum, from punchy bass to cracking highs. When you hit the skin, let your hand bounce back allowing the sound to ring.

The Bass

This area in the centre of the drum produces a warm and full tone. Use the beaters or 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.

Beat

This area in the centre of the drum produces a warm and full tone. Use the beaters 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 hand drum helps create a crisp clear sound.

 
Pack contents
Pack of 5 (sufficient instruments for 5 players)1 x gathering drum (PP6810)
1 x floor tom (PP6820)
1 x bongos (PP6830)
1 x hand drum (PP6840)
1 x lollipop drum (PP6850)