Connecting with Percussion and Rhythm
This workshop, led by musician Lyndon Forster, focusses on using tuned and non-tuned percussion to help develop an understanding of how rhythm works, how percussion music is important in a wide range of cultures, and to help encourage improvisation skills and musical confidence.
The workshop begins with a short practical introduction to percussion instruments and rhythms from across the world and is followed by learning a traditional rhythm from West Africa. After this we will begin to create our own improvised rhythms and finish the session by ‘painting’ a musical soundscape.
Lyndon’s music practice is introduced ahead of the day by a short (15 minutes) ‘Daisi Bytes’ video which enables children to connect the activities with the wider cultural and music world, and can be shared with the entire school community in addition to workshop participants.
Suitable age group: KS2
Curriculum links: Music, Geography and History
Cost: £385 for one day*
*Cost covers one day of workshops, including administration, preparation and delivery, materials and travel. Additional days of the same workshop cost (up to) £255 per day. I.e:
| 1 Day | 2 Days | 3 Days | 4 Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| £385 | £640 | £870 | £1100 |
Times and numbers: The workshop is available in one of the following formats, allowing for timetabled breaks:
- Two groups of up to 16 children for two hours each, in one day. I.e. One class of 30 children split into a morning and afternoon group
Materials:Learners will work with a range of instruments, such as handpan, djembe, cajon, metallophone and glockenspiel, small hand percussion.
Key Learning Outcomes
KS2:
Additional Learning Outcomes:
“The children were all very enthused by the experience and really enjoyed learning about new instruments. They all felt confident to have a go at playing the instruments and trying compositions” Teacher, All Saints Babbacombe Primary
About the Artist
Lyndon spent his childhood and adolescence living in 5 African countries and began studying West African percussion in 2004. He began playing handpan around 7 years ago and worked with a respected handpan maker for 2 years creating these beautiful instruments. Nowadays he uses handpan and percussion in a wide range of educational and therapeutic settings as a tool for connection, self expression and building confidence, as well as regularly performing and creating electronic music under the name ‘Phorl’. His musical influences are incredibly varied and he often takes inspiration for his musical compositions from the natural world.
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