- Percussion instruments provide many opportunities in the classroom to explore improvisation. Students can be guided in their improvisation tasks, such as concluding the piece of music with 4 counts of improvisation. Exploring sound via improvisation builds confidence, generate novel ideas, allow for sharing and learning from others (Burnard & Murphy, 2017, p. 28)
- Percussion instruments offer an excellent opportunity to explore world music. Instruments such as the Guiro, Maracas, Bongos and Djembe drum can all be used to explore culture around the world. As stated by Gibson and Ewing, “learning about the artistic practices of other cultures including their music fosters acceptance and empathy” (2011, p.126).
Burnard, P., & Murphy, R. (2017). Teaching music creatively (Second edition.). Abingdon, Oxon ;: Routledge, an imprint of the Taylor & Francis Group.
Gibson, R., & Ewing, R. (2011). Transforming the curriculum through the arts (1st ed.). South Yarra, Vic: Palgrave Macmillan.
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