Drums Alive!: Balls, Sticks, and Kits

• Tereasa Evans
• Posted 7/23/21
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Now that you know the curriculum you might need, let’s talk about equipment! We created the Drumtastic 2.0 collections for individuals and groups participating in Drumtastic lessons and activities. Each participant needs their own “drum set” for the Drumtastic experience! A “drum set” refers to one stability ball, one Drums Alive bucket base, and one pair of drumsticks. Next, each trainer/instructor/teacher should have a setup of three “drum sets” in total. This accommodates “mirroring” and leading from the front of a group.

Pick Your Drumtastic 2.0 Instrument Collection

Several options are available, including scarves, drumsticks, stability balls, egg shakers, Boomwhackers, and bases. All of the 2.0 Collection components will complement the Drumtastic curriculum lesson plans!

If you’re going to immerse in the Drumtastic programming fully, here’s what we recommend:

• The Trainer Kit is designed for the instructor/teacher/trainer (best seller)
• The Participant Kit is designed for individual participants

Classroom sets:

• 20 Participant Set
• 25 Participant Set
• 30  Participant Set (Best Seller)

Just need a “drum set”? We have two options available.

• The 55cm drum set is recommended for students in grades K-2 or participants needing a lower playing surface.
• The 65cm drum set is recommended for students in grades 3 and beyond or participants needing a higher playing surface.

About Stability Balls

For best results, make sure the latex-free Stability Ball is fully inflated when in use. The 65 cm stability balls may be inflated up to 81 inches in circumference. Stability Balls measuring 55cm may be inflated up to 69 inches. For younger (grades K-2) or seated players, we recommend the 55cm Stability Ball. Then for 3rd-grade students through adult populations, we recommend the 65cm Stability Ball. When inflating the stability balls for the first time, fully inflate the ball and let the materials sit overnight (or for a few days) before using. This action will allow the material to stretch. Then, you may add a little more air into the stability ball to reach the desired circumference. Each stability ball comes with one plug puller and one ball plug. Extra plugs are also available.

Pump It Up!

The Airhead Inflator Pump packs a big punch in a small package! Because it comes with several different nozzles, you can also use it with other products. The best part is that the inflator pump deflates the stability balls quickly! We recommend wearing earplugs when using them because of the noise this pump produces. The Airhead Inflator Pump is sold separately.

Attaching Scarves

Some assembly is required to connect the scarves to the drumsticks. We recommend using hairbands because they’re more durable and more accessible to remove. Watch this video for tips on attaching your scarf to a drumstick.

Storage Support

Many teachers are in mobile classrooms, so here is a system that helps you store and move your Drumtastic 2.0 collections.  The West Music Rolling Storage Tote holds 33 deflated stability balls to roll into your classroom quickly.  Drums Alive bucket bases stack on top of the tote to optimize your space.

Looking for a rhythm-focused curriculum? Need modifications for students with physical, emotional, or behavioral adaptations?