A gathering drum brings your classroom, group or family together to celebrate and communicate via drumming. A fun group activity, designed to accommodate several players at the same time playing by hand or with the included soft beaters. A great addition to any drum circle or social event, and an essential component of every classroom drumming collection. This drum has a fantastic projection with a booming, well-rounded sound and the built-in feet allow its many sounds to ring out whether playing seated or standing at a table. It is lightweight (5 lbs) and sturdy, perfect for the most rigorous classroom use, and the pre-tuned synthetic drumhead is resistant to changes due to weather.
As with all SLAP brand drums, the tactile playing surface includes the innovative “how-to-play” graphics printed directly on the drumhead. These show where the hands or beater should strike to obtain a variety of sounds, making it effortless to create booming bass, crisp slaps, and singing open tones. As one teacher put it “the graphics are a godsend when teaching the different sounds and tones of hand percussion.”
The SLAP Gathering Drum will enliven any musical performance both with its warm and powerful sound, and its colorful patterned exterior. Musicians and educators recommend this drum for introducing the joys of rhythm not only in the classroom but also in music therapy sessions, drum circles, or anywhere you feel like jamming.
A staple in music education
The Gathering Drum is widely used in early childhood to advanced music classrooms to teach rhythm, providing a center pulse to the music. Can be played with the included beaters or by hand where students can learn different hand drum tones. The colorful pattern wrapped around the drum gives a fun and exciting look, inviting young students to learn and play. Teachers appreciate the durable build and stable tuning, withstanding the rigors of the classroom.
The “how-to-play” graphics on the drumhead make teaching and learning simple and allow you to tailor your class to be inclusive to different types of learners, opening the door to music-making for all levels and abilities.
Let’s Play Together
A great gift for the family to play together as cultures around the world have done for generations. Used in a wide variety of environments such as home recreational music making, drum circles and music therapy, bringing the healing power of music to all. Can be played with hands or included beaters in a variety of settings – seated on the floor or standing at a table.
The Build
Pre-tuned maintenance free 22” synthetic drumhead including two soft beaters (additional beaters available.) Stands 7.5” high. The sturdy yet lightweight body (5 lbs) makes it easy to store and transport. The shell base is formed with deluxe rubber no-scuff feet protecting floor/desk from scratching and raising the drum off the ground, allowing the sound to project effectively.
The SLAP Drumming Range
SLAP PERCUSSION includes a wide range of percussion instruments that are perfect to introduce rhythm and time into your classroom, academy, music therapy sessions, drum circles and home. The innovative drumhead graphics, high quality build, and design for smaller hands makes the range a popular choice for all drumming needs. Teaching, learning, and playing become easy with the “how-to-play” graphics printed directly on the drumhead. And with this outstanding sound quality it has never been easier for beginning musicians to produce the booming bass, crisp slaps, and singing open tones that fill the room.
Nothing matches the joy of making music together, not only for lessons, but also as a fun and therapeutic activity for kids of all ages and adults too. The Slap Drumming Range gives you the tools you need for smooth-running lessons at any ability level.
“With its large 22 inch playing surface this gathering drum is perfect for use in class, with drumming circles and for music therapy sessions. It has suggested hand positions printed on the drumhead for producing a wide range of sounds as well as a guide to where to strike the drum with the beaters. Large enough to accommodate several players at the same time, this drum is a fantastic resource for any music making activity.”
Andy Gleadhill - Percussion Plus Global Ambassador
Testimonials
Slap Percussion is what Elementary music education has been waiting for! The instruments of SLAP Percussion Range are very responsive to the students’ touch and produce a superior sound to any other elementary hand percussion instrument. The graphics on the heads are a godsend when teaching the different sounds and tones of hand percussion. The instruments themselves are very sturdy and can take the stress that young elementary students can put on instruments. In addition, these instruments are perfect for use by special needs in the inclusion music classroom. Finally, the cost alone for such a quality instrument makes this a highly desirable addition to the classroom. I highly recommend these instruments to any general music or elementary music program!
Edwin Anderson
Music Teacher
Beverly Shores Elementary School, Leesburg, Fl.
How to play
The design on the drum head shows examples of hand positions that can be employed to obtain a fabulous variety of tones from the drum, from punchy bass to cracking highs. When you hit the skin, let your hand bounce back allowing the sound to ring.
Beat
This area in the centre of the drum produces a warm and full tone. Use the beaters to strike the centre of the drum for a solid rhythmic backing, allowing accents to be created using the tone and slap positions.
The Bass
You can also use your hands to strike the centre of the drum for a warm and full tone. This provides a solid rhythmic backing, allowing accents to be created using the tone and slap positions.
The Tone
Straighten all your fingers at the same time. There are numerous hand positions that can be used to create the tone. Think of your hand as a straight extension of your arm, and you should get a solid ‘thud’ sound.
The Slap
This stroke can be played in the same position as the tone, the difference is that one relaxes the hand and arm to hit the drum with a slap-like motion. Spreading your fingers out slightly when they strike the head helps create a crisp clear sound.
