Slap Djembe & Cajon
Whole-class program for KS2 and above
Fun music course that builds rhythm foundations
This flexible course is run for a school year but can be modified to 2 or 3 terms to fit the schools’ needs. Student play Djembes, Cajon, Portable Cajons and hand percussions.
Through the sessions students will learn rhythm from various parts of the world e.g. Africa, South and North America etc.
Students will learn to add and use these rhythms and techniques in contemporary music setting. They will use Bass, Tone and Slap technique on Djembes and Cajons.
Students will also learn the basic music theory to understand standard notation, expression marks, time signatures and more.
Course written by an expert and easy to adapt.
You need the rhythm to be able to play any instrument
Musicians can’t exist without a strong sense of rhythm.
Fun instrument to play
Quick response and easy to differentiate
Vast collection of instruments
WHY PLAY DJEMBES AND OTHER PERCUSSIONS?
– positive impact on the concentration, self-confidence and mental wellbeing of students
– building pulse, tempo and rhythm awareness in music
– students are more inclined to take instrumental lessons and join school ensembles
WHY PLAY PORTABLE CAJON?
– positive impact on the concentration, self-confidence and mental wellbeing of students
– building pulse, tempo and rhythm awareness in music
– students are more inclined to take instrumental lessons and join school ensemble
Portable Cajon advantages:
very easy to store,
produces lower volume levels while offering full range and variety of sounds as a Djembe drum
very easy for classroom management
can be played seated or standing while using the strap
– Cajons are widely used in popular/acoustic music and relate easily to songs students know, like and enjoy learning and performing
