Rhythmic Awareness

• Body percussion games to develop a sense of rhythm and internal pulse.

• Synchronized motor exercises to explore the body-music relationship.

Listening and Musical Dynamics

• Exercises to perceive sound and silence as complementary elements in music.

• Rhythmic "question and answer" games to stimulate mutual listening.

Introduction to Ethnic Percussion

• Presentation of the instruments (Cajon, Tambourine, Djembe, Congas, Pandeiro, Darbouka, etc...), their history and their cultural origins.

• Experimentation with the basic techniques of each instrument.

Exploration of Afro-Mediterranean, Latin and Italian Rhythms

• Gradual learning of traditional rhythms from around the world:

  • Afro, with rhythms such as Kuku.

  • Arabic, with rhythms such as Saidi and Maqsoum.

  • Latin, with the various pulses of the Cuban clave and Brazilian rhythms.

  • Italian, with the tammurriata and tarantella.

Construction of Percussion Instruments with Recycled Materials

• Creation of percussion instruments with reclaimed materials.

• Decoration of the instruments and sound experimentation with the final result.

Introduction and In-depth Study of the Drum Circle

• First Drum Circle activities with a focus on group listening and rhythmic synchronization.

• Progression towards collective compositions and guided improvisations, stimulating creativity.

Teamwork and Musical Leadership

• Activities to promote group cohesion and stimulate a sense of belonging.

• Introduction to the role of Drum Circle facilitator, with conducting experiments among students.

Creation of Original Rhythmic Compositions

• Collective work to devise and develop short rhythmic compositions.

• Combined use of ethnic instruments, homemade instruments, and body percussion.

Final Performance and Sharing

• Preparation of a final musical event open to parents and teachers.

• Integration of all acquired skills: ethnic rhythms, recycled instruments, Drum Circle, and creativity.