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Headphones For Schools | Guest Post

Headphones For Schools | Guest Post

  • Erna Clayton
  • 11 months ago
  • 981

Headphones are a saviour. We all know that 30 children playing the keyboard at the same time is not the most relaxing atmosphere. Headphones are the perfect solution for the music classroom. However, before telling you the tips to get your hands on. Continue reading

A-STAR | Castanets
Drums & Percussion

A-STAR | Castanets

  • Heidi
  • 1 year ago
  • 670

The Castanets While most commonly associated with Spanish music, Castanets can be found in music across the world and are a great percussion staple. Continue reading

A-STAR | The Chatterbox
Drums & Percussion

A-STAR | The Chatterbox

  • Heidi
  • 1 year ago
  • 664

Also called the Vibraslap, Jawbone or Slapper, the Chatterbox is one of the more amusing pieces of percussion. It's distinctive sound is created by. Continue reading

A-STAR | Chime Bars
Drums & Percussion

A-STAR | Chime Bars

  • Heidi
  • 1 year ago
  • 744

While similar to the Glockenspiel, the Chime Bars have the added advantage of being individual bars. This means they can be shared out between a. Continue reading

A-STAR | The Claves
Drums & Percussion

A-STAR | The Claves

  • Heidi
  • 1 year ago
  • 653

Most often heard keeping the beat in Latin-American music, these upgraded sticks actually started life in Afro-Cuban folk music. These days, you can. Continue reading

A-STAR | Cymbals
Drums & Percussion

A-STAR | Cymbals

  • Heidi
  • 1 year ago
  • 602

Believe it or not the Cymblas are actually pretty ancient. There's even evidence of them from as far back as Ancient Egypt, Rome and Greece! By the. Continue reading

A-STAR | The Djembe
Drums & Percussion

A-STAR | The Djembe

  • Heidi
  • 1 year ago
  • 625

The Djembe (Gem-Bay) The word Djembe comes from the Bambara, Anke dje, anke be, meaning 'Everyone gather together in peace.' This really sums. Continue reading

A-STAR | The Kazoo
Drums & Percussion

A-STAR | The Kazoo

  • Heidi
  • 1 year ago
  • 647

The kazoo comes from the mirliton family of Instruments. Mirlitons all have a vibrating membrane. While great as a party bag treat, the kazoo can. Continue reading

A-STAR | The Maracas
Drums & Percussion

A-STAR | The Maracas

  • Heidi
  • 1 year ago
  • 580

Maracas are fantastic percussion instruments for children and adults alike. They're easy to use and sound great without too much practice. It's easy. Continue reading

A-STAR | The Recorder
Woodwind

A-STAR | The Recorder

  • Heidi
  • 1 year ago
  • 760

The Recorder is perfect for beginners as well as seasoned players. The A-Star range is affordable and offer great quality instruments for a. Continue reading

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