Instruments, Instruction & Music

by Jonathan Ying, illus. by Victoria Ying.

These Nigerian bells have a very distinct tone-- more like a cowbell than the Togo Gonkogwe bells, which have a brighter tone.

Authentic native instrument from Nigeria. Stick included.

Authentic native instrument from Nigeria.  8" w/striker.

Played with a stick (included), these gongs keep the beat as people march through the towns and villages celebrating the bountiful harvest.

7 key, 8". From South Africa.

8" tall with 5" head, made in Indonesia

This one-handed African castanet is ideal for directing an ensemble, as its high pitched cutting tone is easily heard over other instruments.

Our set of authentic instruments from Nigeria and Ghana creates both a visual and timbre feast! 

Our set of authentic instruments from Nigeria and Ghana creates both a visual and timbre feas and store them in a large, colorful African basket!

 Henry "Buzz" Glass and Rosemary Hallum

Set includes the CD  and 12 pairs of Lummi Sticks

Upbeat group, partner, or individual routines provide an energetic, fun way to develop rhythm and listening skills, coordination and perceptual motor skills.

Set includes: Rhythm Stick Activity Fun CD & 12 pairs of Rhythm Sticks.

Set includes: Rhythm Sticks Rock! CD by Georgiana Stewart plus 12 pairs of Rhythm Sticks. 

by A.F. Connors.  Ages 2-6 use rhythm instruments in the context of songs, stories and musical games.