Drum up the Beet!
Time to Turnip the Beet!
This activity is all about learning together while we turn up the beat!
We have prepared some sounds, that you will normally hear together (making a complete song) each sound has been separated for you to hear each sound separately.
Ready to explore? Great, take a look below and listen in on the different sounds we have put together! Try and guess what the sound is as you scroll down and remember, have fun!
Sound number 1
Click the play button below to see what you can hear. What do you hear?
If you said Kick Drum you were right!
Sound number 2
What about this sound? Do you recognise it?
That’s right…it’s a Snare drum!
Sound number 3
Does this sound familiar? Here’s a tip – it’s usually brass coloured!
You got it, it’s an Open High Hat!
Sound number 4
What about this sound – what instrument can you hear?
Well done, it’s a Closed High Hat!
That’s a full drum kit!
Each of the below drums make up a full drum kit. Find out more about them below and listen to what they sound like together!
Kick Drum
More info about a Kick drum
Snare Drum
More info about a Snare drum
High Hats – Open
More info about High Hats
High Hats – Closed
More info about High Hats
Click the play button below to hear what they all sound like together!
Pretty Cool right?
Now imagine hearing the drums with a Melody, these can be played by an instrument to accompany the drums! Can you guess what the instrument is?
Let me give you a clue, My Keys are Black and white, I cannot open a door….
Music is a great way to express yourself. If you enjoyed learning more about the different drums that make up a drum kit and how the sounds come together then start to explore more different instruments.
Get in touch with the CAF Youth Team and then will guide you on your musical journey!
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