The Cultural Music Set is an ideal all-rounder percussion kit designed to bring the sounds of the world into the classroom. Containing 15–16 hand-selected musical instruments from diverse global cultures, this pack offers children a hands-on opportunity to explore rhythm, tone, and cultural traditions through music. Each instrument in the set has been chosen not only for its sound but also for its cultural significance and craftsmanship, providing a multisensory and educational experience that supports classroom inclusivity and diversity.
From the resonant African-style hand-painted djembes to the distinctive sounds of the Indian damaru and the Peruvian wrist bell, this kit opens the door to storytelling, rhythmic exploration, and musical play. None of the instruments include mouthpieces, making it a safe and hygienic option for early years environments. The Cultural Music Set is perfect for group collaboration, rhythm-based learning, and multicultural education, encouraging children to work together while building confidence, creativity, and a sense of global awareness. Instrument quantities may vary slightly depending on availability.
Educational Benefits:
Introduces Global Music Cultures – Encourages understanding and appreciation of instruments and traditions from around the world.
Promotes Group Participation – Inspires collaborative music-making and teamwork.
Encourages Creative Expression – Allows children to explore and invent rhythms and songs using diverse instruments.
Supports Early Literacy and Numeracy – Music enhances counting, rhyming, and language through singing and rhythm play.
Classroom Ideas:
Around the World Music Day – Create themed lessons focusing on the origin of each instrument.
Story Soundscapes – Use instruments to enhance classroom storytelling with real-time sound effects.
Group Rhythm Ensemble – Form small groups to experiment with layering rhythms and keeping a beat together.
Sound Matching and Sorting – Let children explore each instrument’s tone, texture, and playing method to develop auditory discrimination.
Product Specifications:
Age Suitability: Early years and up (Ages 3+ years)
Contents (instrument count may vary from 15–16 pieces):
1 x 30 cm high African-style hand-painted wooden djembe
2 x 20 cm high African-style hand-painted wooden djembes
1 x brightly coloured Indian damaru drum (10 x 8 cm)
1 x metal traditional-style triangle (13 cm)
1 x Peruvian wrist bell
1 x Large gold bell
1 x Large Vietnamese frog
1 x Wooden green crocodile with stick from Thailand (20 cm)
1 x Pair of brightly painted wooden egg-shaped shakers (supplied separately or connected by string)
1 x Balinese coconut shell beaded cabassa with stout wooden handle
2 x South American monkey drums (8 cm diameter)
1 x Metal Meo finger bell from Vietnam
1 x Natural coconut thumb piano (15 cm diameter)
Use: Suitable for multicultural education, rhythm exploration, sensory learning, and group music sessions
Design: Handcrafted, globally sourced, no mouthpiece instruments
Note: Components and colours may vary depending on availability
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