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This sensory drumming activity is a great way to get playing with musical instruments. It\u2019s also fun looking around to see what you could turn into a drum \u2013 see how creative you could be!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This guide is part of our Sense Arts, Sport & Wellbeing programme. This activity can be done at a time that suits you, either in your own space or in an educational setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Who is this for?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This is a sports activity for people or groups of people who are deafblind or have complex needs, and can be enjoyed by anyone.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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Why does this make a difference?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This activity supports social inclusion and getting active, helping build confidence through learning new skills and self-expression through creativity, independent choice and music. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

How to play<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What you\u2019ll need<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • A drum – empty boxes of chocolates, tins, an upturned saucepan, a bin or even a PE ball can all work.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    How to play<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    • Practice copycat drumming, where the leader drums a rhythm which is the group then repeats<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • You could also try out individual drumming, where players come up with their own beats<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Why not put on some music, and encourage drumming along?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      Top tips<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      • You may want to support a player by holding their drum in a particular position for them, while others might want to drum independently<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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