What you will learn
Percussionists will have the opportunity to learn a wide variety of instruments – tuned percussion (xylophone, glockenspiel and marimba), timpani, snare drum and world percussion instruments. Each instrument has a different technique but the performance skills share the key elements of producing a clear and controlled sound, playing in time and listening to how your part fits into an ensemble.
Making a good sound
The instruments will be introduced separately so that time can be spent establishing the required technique for each. This will be supported by technical exercises (e.g. scales for tuned instruments, sticking techniques for timpani and snare drum) and performances of well-known repertoire to develop performance skills.
Play well-known Music
When you have learnt just a few beats, you will be able to play a selection of tunes in different musical styles.
Learn to read musical notation
As you learn to play different music, you will also be introduced to musical notation. As you become more confident reading music, a whole world of musical opportunities will open up!
Make music with others
Making music is a fun and sociable activity. After just a few weeks you will be able to make music with others – in your lessons, with friends or at one of our Music Centres.