Rhythm Activity with Percussion Instruments

Rhythm Activity with Percussion Instruments

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Linda 14th Sep 2022 Recreation Therapist
With memory support residents the loudness of a group percussion instruments is frightening
Cala 12th Sep 2022 Program Leader
Hello! Just wondering what percussion instruments are popular with your residents? Egg shakers are very popular but looking for something a bit different to add to the mix. Thanks in advance!
Susan 13th Sep 2022 Activity Director
Hi Cala
I like to use cymbals there are many different kinds
I also like to use bells
For those who can’t hold anything you can get some that actually attached to the wrist
I like to use clappers also and there are many different kinds of those
I’d like to use dicks and have them head different types of objects for different sounds
There are rain sticks
You can make your own instruments
This article might help you
https://www.goldencarers.com/recycled-percussion-instruments/3532/
Let me know if you need any more ideas
Gloria 31st May 2018 Activies Coordinator
I can totally agree what a excellent activity this is . I do use music in my gentle exercise class everyone reacts to music in a positive way . I will be trying this in the near future .
Talita 4th Jun 2018
Love to hear how it goes Gloria! Thanks for your feedback.
Susan 12th May 2018 Life Enrichment
Definitely aids in engagement and fun!
Susan 11th May 2018 Life Enrichment
I'm Lisa and I am Susans assistant, I also like to use egg shakers in various rhythmic patterns, tapping together and having them put their hands up, and tap their neighbors eggs, but tell them to only look one direction, as going back and forth is confusing. Also the Dalcroix method is one to foster musical appreciation while using the body as the main instrument, and slowly incorporating the rhythm instruments one at a time, then all together, then removing certain ones so the timbre and color changes ,much like an orchestra, letting them try to conduct ,with me or on their own, having fun creating new sounds.
Resident Program 26th Apr 2018 Resident Program Coordinator
We use rhythm instruments such as the above mentioned when we do our exercise class. I have seen marked improvement in engagement when we do this - it adds another dimension, and, well, its just fun :)
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