Samba pack for 10 players

Bring a group together through rhythm with the Samba pack for 10 players. This school percussion collection combines drums, shakers, agogos, tamborims, a samba whistle and Wak-a-Tubes, giving a music leader contrasting sounds to build into an ensemble. With sticks, beaters and mallets included, it provides the instruments and playing tools for exploring a shared pulse, repeating patterns and responding to musical cues.

The pack is intended for up to ten players, with a mixture of instruments that can be allocated and exchanged during a session. The drums provide different parts within the group, while the hand percussion adds further rhythmic detail. Players physically strike, shake or tap their assigned instruments, learning how their own pattern fits alongside the sounds made by others. The aim can be as simple as starting and stopping together before progressing to several interlocking parts.

For schools and music groups, that range allows a leader to introduce ensemble playing in manageable stages. Begin with one steady pulse, add a short repeated shaker pattern, then bring in another group when everyone is ready. Changing one element at a time helps players hear what each instrument contributes. The samba whistle can be used by the leader to signal a change, with its meaning agreed before the group begins.

The Samba pack for 10 players also offers practical opportunities to explore listening, timing and coordination. A player must connect a hand movement with the beat, notice a cue and adjust to the group. Swapping roles lets participants experience both maintaining a repeated part and responding to a lead pattern. These are concrete musical activities that can be adapted to the experience of the players.

A set of eight Wak-a-Tubes adds another sound source for experimenting with short sequences and contrasts. Combined with the drum and hand-percussion selection, it gives educators several ways to organise a session. The pack includes all the mallets, beaters and sticks listed for the instruments, plus a vest harness for the snare drum. The complete contents are detailed below so you can plan allocation before your first rehearsal.

How to Build a Group Rhythm

Introduce each instrument separately and demonstrate its playing action. Ask one group to keep a steady beat while another repeats a short rhythm. Bring the groups together gradually, using clear start and stop signals. Let players listen to the whole ensemble before changing tempo or adding another part.

Explore the Percussion Sounds

The surdos, repinique and snare provide a drum selection for contrasting rhythmic roles. Tamborims add further struck patterns, while the metal shakers create sound through movement. The double metal agogos offer contrasting bell sounds, and the Wak-a-Tubes allow further exploration of sound sequences. Players can compare the attack and character of each sound without needing to perform a complicated arrangement.

Music Activity Ideas

• Echo rhythms: the leader plays a short pattern and the group repeats it.
• Layered ensemble: introduce one repeated part at a time, then remove parts to hear the texture change.
• Pass the lead: invite different players to suggest a pattern for others to follow.
• Signal practice: agree cues for starting, stopping and playing more quietly.
• Instrument rotation: exchange roles between pieces to experience a different playing action.

Why Choose the Samba pack for 10 players?

This collection brings several percussion families into one group resource. Teachers can work on a common pulse, contrasting patterns and ensemble cues using the supplied selection. Including the playing sticks, beaters and mallets helps make the contents clear when planning a school music purchase.

Perfect For

• School percussion lessons and music clubs.
• Led samba and rhythm workshops.
• Group listening and call-and-response activities.
• Families or community music groups with suitable space and adult leadership.

Product Features

• Percussion selection intended for up to 10 players.
• Drums and hand percussion for contrasting ensemble parts.
• Samba whistle for musical cueing.
• Eight Wak-a-Tubes for additional sound exploration.
• Playing sticks, beaters and mallets included.

Specifications and Complete Contents

• Product: Samba pack for 10 players.
• Product code: DD-PP-PP7810.
• 1 × 10-inch repinique.
• 1 × 14-inch surdo.
• 1 × 18-inch surdo.
• 1 × 12-inch snare drum with vest harness.
• 2 × 8-inch tuneable tamborims.
• 2 × double metal agogos.
• 2 × metal shakers.
• 1 × samba whistle.
• 1 × set of 8 Wak-a-Tubes.
• All mallets, beaters and sticks included.

Care and Use

Arrange enough space for each player's instrument and movements. An adult should demonstrate handling, check the equipment before use and follow the supplied instructions for tuning and harness adjustment. Keep group sound levels comfortable and allow listening breaks. Treat the mouth-operated whistle as an individual-use item during a session and clean it according to the manufacturer's guidance.