Curated OER
Talking Drums
Students study African percussion. In this music lesson, students explore Africa's sounds as they discover tonal language, talking drum, message drum, the relationship between talking drums and tonal language, and how to change the pitch...
Curated OER
Baga Drum
Students draw and design a musical instrument that incorporates a human figure or animal. For this musical lesson plan, students will discover the differences between African drums. This lesson plan is designed for elementary, middle,...
Curated OER
African Drum
Students explore Africa and create their own African drum, either a Conga drum or a Dumbek drum.
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Janet Planet for African Music Organization: The African Music Encyclopedia
Learn about African musicians and their music, at this encyclopedia site.