The Beat Goes On (Quietly!): Help Our Drummers Practice Smart
Help me give my students practice pads to help them learn basic drumming techniques.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Martin's classroom raised $379
This project is fully funded
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
My Project
I need to fill out a class set of drum practice pads for my 4th and 5th-grade students. My students are eager to learn to play the bucket drums, and using drum pads is a great way for them to develop foundational skills before we transition to buckets. In addition to learning to read and play rhythm patterns, students must master the motor skills necessary to properly hold a pair of drum sticks. Students also work on their hand-eye coordination as they follow rhythmic notation and play at the same time.
Many students are kinesthetic learners, and the hands-on nature of playing a practice pad provides a direct and engaging way to learn about rhythm.
Once basic rhythms are mastered, students can experiment with creating their own rhythmic patterns and short "solos" on the pads, fostering creativity and musical expression. Each student can have their own pad, allowing for individual practice and differentiated instruction. I can give specific rhythmic exercises to students based on their needs. Quiet Practice: This is perhaps the most obvious and valuable benefit. Practice pads allow students to work on their drumming without disturbing others in the classroom.
Nearly all students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
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