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Using Drums for Kids' Storytelling
These drum lessons for kids bring the life of drums to children's stories and folktales. Use anything from a Remo drum for kids to an electronic drum set.
Free Drum Lessons for Kids
Kids drum together and create rhythm patterns with these free drum lessons for a kids gathering drum, Remo drum for kids, kids drum set, or kids electronic drum set.
3 Games for Drum Lessons Kids Will Love
Here are 3 games to play on a kids gathering drum, Remo drum for kids, kids drum set, or kids electronic drum set. The fun activities introduce tempo, rhythm, and volume.
Four Fun Drums Kids Make Themselves
Need a drum kids can bang around on? Here are instructions to make four fun drums for kids: bongos, tom toms, water and steel drums children will love to play.
How to Find or Start Local Drum Circles
Because drum circles are so enjoyable, it isn't difficult to find drummers who want to get together and jam. Here are tips to grab some hand drums and get started.
Popular Hand Drums at Drum Circles
Musicians visiting drum circles may wonder what type of drum to bring along. A few hand drums they're likely to run into include djembe drums, conga drums, and more.
Etiquette for Newcomers at Drum Circles
With a few tips on drum circle etiquette and proper care for hand drums, beginners can have a great time and look like they've been part of a drumming circle for months.
What Musicians Can Expect at Drum Circles
Percussionists bring their djembe drums, conga drums, and other hand drums to explore a collective creativity as they let group rhythm take over at drum circles.
Best Bargain for Breaking into Conga Drums
Two affordable, entry-level conga sets--Toca Synergy and LP Aspire--have conga drums with quality tone that offers percussionists a great hand drum experience.