Learn rhythms, chord shapes and easy chord progressions and playalong with a selection of well known songs
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Dive into a set of guided practical lessons that provide everything you need to get started playing tuned percussion. Learn foundational instrumental skills from basic chords to easy chord progressions and then put them all together with our playalong tracks.
If you’re new to this collection then we recommend checking out Getting Ready to Play for information on how this resource works for tuned percussion.
If you’re looking for something a little more structured, head to the Primary Pathway where we feature a 24-lesson project focussed on basic tuned percussion skills and using the resources found on this page.

Learn basic tuned percussion chords. Each resource is intended for a 1-hour teaching lesson and includes a warm-up, body percussion and rhythmic activities.
Combine tuned percussion chords and perform full sequences with this selection of feel-good chord jams. Each resource is intended for a 1-hour teaching lesson and includes a warm-up, a recap of the relevant chords and a performance.
Using the chords you’ve learned in the resources above, perform to an uplifting popular song. Each resource is intended for a 1-hour teaching lesson and includes a warm-up, a recap of the relevant chords and a performance.