Rhythm band

Rhythm band

The rhythm band is one of the primary methods of introducing children to playing music. Children are given maracas, tambourines, bells, rhythm sticks and other idiophones with which to beat out a simple rhythm while the teacher plays a song, usually on the piano. Rhythm bands are usually found in nursery schools or kindergartens. Melodic instruments are introduced to the children in the first or second year of regular school.

It is not uncommon for adult musical organizations to employ numerous rhythm players, as in Latin American music, or to distribute rhythm instruments for audience members to accompany a live performance.


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