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Provider: Murray Piper
Welcome to Bucket Band Drumming!
Are you looking for innovative ways to keep your students motivated and engaged? Do you struggle with classroom management, limited percussion experience, or finding suitable materials? Look no further – Passionate Drumming is here for you.
Bucket drumming is a fun and exciting form of percussive music where plastic buckets, often of varying sizes, are used as instruments. It’s a creative and fun way to make music, mimicking a drum set using readily available materials. Bucket drumming can be found in street performances, music education, and even recreational settings.
The most common instrument is a five-gallon plastic bucket, but other objects like glass bottles, pans, or even items found in the kitchen can be incorporated.
Players use drumsticks, often in a “matched grip,” to strike the buckets, creating different tones and rhythms. The bottom of the bucket acts as the drumhead, while the rim can be struck for a different sound.
Bucket drumming has roots in street performance and has gained popularity in recent decades, with individuals like Larry Wright credited with popularizing its use in places like New York City.
Bucket drumming provides a fun and accessible way for people of all ages to explore rhythm, coordination, and musical expression. It’s also a relatively inexpensive and portable instrument option.