Providing "Over 400 free Lessons and Tabs," this resource includes learning ideas and information for everyone from the drum novice to the expert. In addition to including lessons on a wide range of instruments, this resource includes...

Students will enjoy learning about pitch as they construct their own percussion instruments. They will predict and explore how pitches can change based on the materials used and how the instruments are made.

Have your students learning about calypso music with this engaging lesson plan. Learn about calypso rhythms and learn a calypso song.

In this lesson, students will use music as an impetus for stating and supporting opinions. They will compose an opinion poster based on a narrative about a train using percussion instruments. This will involve group work which can lead...

This website is a cornucopia of resources for percussion instruction. There are videos, audiocasts, podcasts, interviews with talented percussionists. Please check out this website is you are interested in any aspect of percussion.

Many modern musical instruments are complicated pieces of machinery with many moving parts. But the cajon is simply a drum and a stand and a seat all in one box. Paul Jennings explains the history behind the cajon and how it has become...

A great multicultural art lesson that also connects visual art to music. Students create a set of paper mache maracas emphasizing rhythm and expression in the painting details. Upon completion students will have the opportunity to try...

This lesson focuses on teaching the final percussion number in a band performance. Young scholars practice the technique of marching while playing instruments. The lesson also focuses on rhythmic interpretation, timing, and musicianship....

How did various cultures communicate before the invention of the telephone, email or telegraph? Discover the use of message drums in this lesson plan.

Search the data base for a private teacher in your location for any instrument/voice. Teacher contact information, resume, etc. is included.

This site is provided for by Michigan Reach Out. Students experiment with the variables of force, pitch and volume after making a drum.