Classroom Rhythm Instruments

Classroom Rhythm Instruments

Rhythm and timing are the most fundamental of musical concepts as well as being fun and entertaining for young children to learn - two factors which together make them a natural fit for the classroom environment. Since classroom rhythm instruments are accessible even for kids still developing their fine motor skills they provide a beneficial head start that can become the foundation for a lifelong musical career or hobby. There are also a great many varieties to choose from including traditional percussion instruments and unique specialty ones so teachers can keep students interested with something fresh and exciting in each lesson.

The category of world percussion is particularly well-represented in classroom rhythm since it offers a wide palette of sounds and different playing styles for children to try. Drums such as the djembe or bongos are excellent options as are the various hand percussion instruments including claves sticks blocks shakers castanets and rattles. Equally versatile are the many types of tambourines and cymbals and for those wishing to equip a classroom with many rhythm instruments at once there are ready-made percussion sets available to provide an easy solution. These come from many of the leading brands such as Trophy Rhythm Bad Nino and Remo - all names which are known for building high-quality classroom instruments.