Horniman Museum and Gardens’ Musical Instruments around the World Workshop
Discover the sounds and instruments from around the world in this hands-on workshop from Horniman Museum and Gardens.
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Explore the sounds, uses and the materials used in the manufacture of percussion instruments from around the world in this interactive hands-on workshop.
Play a talking drum from Ghana and learn how to change its pitch, feel the air vibrate inside a Turkish doumbek, and explore world instruments made of unusual and recycled materials.
Discover instruments that create the sounds of a rainforest and use them to create a soundscape with your classmates whilst following a conductor.
As part of the workshop, your class will have exclusive access to the Hands On Music Space which features a wide range of world instruments.
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