Percussion & Drum Materials

Instruments for Young Percussion Players

January 14, 2022 AtlantaMusicEducationLLC

Calling all little percussionists! These drumming and percussion instruments are perfect for beginners. AME loves to use these instruments listed during our summer camps!

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Remo KD-5080-01 Kids Percussion Floor Tom Drum – Fabric Rain Forest, 10″

The Kids Percussion Floor Tom produces a fun, professional high-quality sound. Featuring an Acousticon shell, a pre-tuned Skyndeep drumhead and a vibrant Rainforest finish, its compact size is ideal for classroom Drum Circles and can be played with hands, mallets or sticks. For children ages 3 and up.

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Remo KD-5400-01 Kids Percussion Bongo Drum – Fabric Rain Forest, 5″-6″

The Kids Percussion Bongo features Skyndeep pre-tuned drumheads pitched high and low, and features a fun Rainforest graphic. Introduces children ages 3 and up to rhythm in a fun and engaging way. Constructed with Acousticon shells, the Kids Percussion Bongo is an important part of the percussion family of rhythm instruments and playfully introduces children to the basic building block of all music, which is rhythm.

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Remo KD-5822-01 Kids Percussion Gathering Drum – Fabric Rain Forest, 22″

The Kids Percussion Gathering Drum produces a big, fun sound. Featuring an Acousticon shell, a pre-tuned Skyndeep drumhead, and a vibrant Rainforest finish, the Kids Percussion Gathering Drum can be played with hands, mallets or sticks. Ideal for group drumming in a classroom setting, the Kids Percussion Gathering Drum is an important part of the percussion family of rhythm instruments and playfully introduces children to the basic building block of all music, which is rhythm. Ages 5 and up.

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Remo RH-2106-00 Rhythm Club Tambourine – Rhythm Kids, 6″

The Rhythm Club Tambourine produces a fun, high-quality sound that is a favorite for children of all ages. Featuring a pre-tuned Suede drumhead, 4 pairs of chrome jingle sets, and a playful Rhythm Club graphic, the Rhythm Club Tambourine is built to last.

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Best Music Lesson Tools

August 19, 2020October 26, 2020 AtlantaMusicEducationLLC

No matter the instrument, these are awesome tools to have while you take music lessons. Take a look at our teachers favorite tools and materials to make their practice and performance as efficient and seamless as possible.

This music stand is perfect for singers, ukulele players, guitar players, and keyboard plater. No frills here, but this music stand does its job and comes with a storage bag.

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This is Chaya tabletop music stand that is great if you’re working from a table and still want to have easy access to your music stand.

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Here is the matching 2 in 1 floor and tabletop Chaya music stand:

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Looking for something with a little more flair?

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And one more just for fun:

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When you’ve been in lessons long enough you start to accumulate a good bit of sheet music and music books. Most of our teachers use these file organizers to keep their music in the right place. Your music will be easy to find once you start putting them in their place.

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A good music binder is a fantastic tool for organization and storing your favorite music in a safe way. Here’s one of our favorite music binders.

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Once your child starts getting in the groove while playing or singing, a dropped page can be devastating to a performance. This easy to use page holder is just the solution.

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On the topic of dropped pages, page turning is also a learned skill. When you child starts their first lengthy piece of music, they can get a little overwhelmed in a performance. This unfolding music folder fixes that in a pinch. It lays out all the music in one unit so your child can focus on playing their best.

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Piano keyboards only:

Pedals make your sound come together by putting your foot down while playing. Here are two options that will work on your keyboard at home. The second one is modeled after the pedal on a real acoustic piano and is our favorite.

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Percussion & Drum Materials

Percussion and Drum Lesson Materials

August 9, 2020October 26, 2020 AtlantaMusicEducationLLC

There are a wide variety of options available to learn percussion and drums on effectively. Make sure you’ve discussed your goals and desires with your teacher so you know what products will be best.

Low Cost Drum Kit: https://amzn.to/33IfpO7

Priced at $499, this Pearl drum kit has all the essentials for a beginners drum kit and includes all the set up pieces. Drumsticks are not included.

Medium Priced Drum Set: https://amzn.to/3a7Bjvi

The Ludwig Element Evolution 5-piece Drum Set is priced at $799 and has everything you need to get started, including cymbal stands, a drum throne, tom mounts, and tom legs, the Ludwig Element Evolution 5-piece Drum Set is a no-compromise drum set for drummers who demand the best from their equipment.

Boomwhackers C Major Diatonic Scale Set 8-Pack: https://amzn.to/3gDpRKe

Boomwhackers are a fantastic way to start off learning melodies in percussion! Octavator Caps are included so you can change the octave that you play in. This set includes all 8 pitches from C to C on a piano. All the pitches are color coded so it is easy for any age to pick up Boomwhackers and start learning music.

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These are great beginner drum sticks for beginners practicing. They have a wood tip that provides a balanced sound oval tip for rich cymbal sounds. And the drumstick coating is gloss-free to reduce slippage while playing.

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There’s no doubt about it, percussion can get pretty loud. Especially during practice. This double sided practice pad is certainly a must-have because it provides a great pad for beginners to practice technique without making your house the loudest on the street.

Please discuss any other materials you may need with your teacher so you have the best tools for success.