How to Play Percussion for Kids (Free Audio Available!) | Progressive Young Beginner's Guide

Learning percussion can be a fun and rewarding experience for kids. It can help them develop their musicality, rhythm, and coordination. Plus, it's a great way to express themselves creatively.

This guide will provide you with the basics of playing percussion, including different types of instruments, how to hold them, and how to play basic rhythms. We'll also provide you with a free audio track so you can practice along.

There are many different types of percussion instruments, but the most common ones for kids are:

Percussion Lessons for Kids: How to Play Percussion for Kids (Free Audio Available) (Progressive Young Beginner)

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• Drums: Drums come in all shapes and sizes, but the most common ones for kids are the snare drum, bass drum, and tom-toms.
• Cymbals: Cymbals are metal discs that are hit together to create a bright, shimmering sound.
• Shakers: Shakers are filled with small beads or seeds that make a shaking sound when they are shaken.
• Tambourines: Tambourines are circular frames with small jingles attached to them.

The way you hold a percussion instrument will depend on the type of instrument it is. Here are some general guidelines:

• Drums: Drums are typically held with the sticks in one hand and the other hand on the rim of the drum.
• Cymbals: Cymbals are held in one hand and struck with the other hand.
• Shakers: Shakers are held in one hand and shaken back and forth.
• Tambourines: Tambourines are held in one hand and shaken or struck with the other hand.

Once you know how to hold a percussion instrument, you can start learning how to play basic rhythms. Here are a few simple rhythms to get you started:

• Quarter notes: Quarter notes are the most basic type of rhythm. They are played by striking the instrument once on each beat.
• Half notes: Half notes are twice as long as quarter notes. They are played by striking the instrument twice on each beat.
• Whole notes: Whole notes are four times as long as quarter notes. They are played by striking the instrument once on four beats.

You can combine these basic rhythms to create more complex rhythms. For example, you could play a quarter note followed by a half note followed by a whole note.

To help you practice your percussion skills, we've created a free audio track that you can download here. The track includes a variety of basic rhythms, played at different tempos. You can use the track to practice playing along with other instruments, or you can simply listen to it to get a feel for different rhythms.

Learning percussion can be a fun and rewarding experience for kids. This guide has provided you with the basics of playing percussion, including different types of instruments, how to hold them, and how to play basic rhythms. We've also provided you with a free audio track so you can practice along.

So what are you waiting for? Grab a percussion instrument and start playing!

Percussion Lessons for Kids: How to Play Percussion for Kids (Free Audio Available) (Progressive Young Beginner)

by Mark Harrison

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	19481 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	69 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported

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