This Music video introduces teachers to the correct playing technique for tuned percussion, such as glockenspiels, chime bars, xylophones, or even marimbas. It highlights common mistakes pupils often make, including holding the beater like a pencil or resting it on the bar, and shows how to correct these to achieve the best sound. The video demonstrates the correct bouncing motion, hand use, and strategies for supporting children when sharing instruments.

This video is part of Kapow Primary’s Music scheme – notes. It simplifies teaching percussion skills, ensuring teachers feel confident in guiding pupils to play accurately and musically, while also making connections to future instrumental learning such as keyboards.

Music, KS2 Whole-class instrumental lessons, Instrumental lessons, Unit 1: South Africa (Instrumental lessons), Lesson 1: Introduction to staff notation