Musical and sensory panels

M01 Drums

The M01 Drums are a set of two percussion instruments for outdoor use. The membrane stretched over a cylindrical body responds to every strike with the palm, the fingertips or a stick, and with two drums, two people can play together. They work well in nurseries, schools, therapy practices and public spaces.

Music Therapeutic Sensory
Safety certificate
EN 1176-1
Warranty
2 years
Made in
Poland
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Product description

An instrument older than the wheel and writing

It all starts with a strike. The hand hits the membrane, the membrane vibrates, the ear hears a tone - and that is the whole mechanism of an instrument from the membranophone family, the percussion instruments with a membrane. The gentler the strike, the longer the sound rings on, so a child at the drum trains not only the hand but also careful listening. Why this instrument in a playground? The drum appeared in the Neolithic, around ten thousand years ago, made of hide stretched over a tree trunk or a clay pot: in Africa it carried messages over kilometres, in Asia it accompanied rituals, in Europe it kept armies marching in step.

Drums for children that stand in a nursery, school or hospital playground all year round have to withstand rain, frost and sun. The frame is steel, galvanised and powder-coated, so it does not rust, and the membrane - the part that takes every strike - is made of HDPE plastic, not hide like drums of old. The sound comes only from the vibrating membrane, so playing needs no electricity or speaker, and the set works straight after installation. The drums are covered by a warranty. The manufacturer is EduPlayground, and the drums are made in Poland.

Rhythm that teaches reading

Research at Northwestern University (Kraus, 2014) showed that children who play percussion instruments are better at telling speech sounds apart, and this makes learning to read easier. Rhythm is also the foundation of counting and of sentence intonation.

Eye, brain and hand in a single strike

A single strike combines three actions: the eye judges the distance, the brain plans the force, the hand makes the movement. Playing with both hands in turn trains the coordination that later manual skills rely on - from writing to throwing a ball.

A tool for therapy work

Rhythm engages the cerebellum and the motor cortex together with the auditory centres, which is why music therapy can be effective for children with autism, ADHD and difficulties with concentration. The drum also offers a safe outlet for excess energy.

What makes up the sound of a drum

Five elements of the set - each responsible for a different part of what you hear.

Two drums of different sizes

There are two drums, differing in diameter and height, so each speaks with its own voice. Two people play the set at once: an adult shows the basic rhythm and the child plays along.

Membrane

The membrane is the source of the sound: when struck, it vibrates and slowly settles. A palm sounds soft and warm, a hard stick sharp, fingertips different again - the same drum changes its voice depending on what you strike it with.

Centre and edge of the membrane

One membrane gives two different sounds: the centre sounds low, the edge higher. This is the simplest acoustic experiment on this equipment - just move your hand from the centre to the edge to hear that where you strike changes the tone.

Cylindrical body

The body under the membrane is not just a base for the instrument to stand on. It is a resonance chamber: the membrane's vibration spreads inside and comes back amplified, which is why even a light tap of a finger can be heard.

Steel frame permanently anchored

The drum does not give way under the hand: the steel frame is bolted to anchors set in the ground, so the instrument stays put even during hard playing. Nobody can knock it over, move it or take it away from the playground.

Specification

Technical data

Front view - from technical drawing M01.
Catalogue no.M01
Dimensionsdiameter 60 cm | height: 86 cm and diameter 50 cm | height: 77 cm
Safety zone3.6 x 4.2 m
Children's agefrom 3 years
MaterialSteel frame, membrane made of HDPE plastic.
ProtectionGalvanised, powder-coated frame
ColourPurple (RAL 4006), Green (RAL 6018)
InstallationGalvanised steel anchors L=75 cm, set in the ground and concreted in; bolted connection to the equipment.
Safety standardEN 1176-1
Main categoryMusical and sensory panels
Country of originPoland
Warranty2 years

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M01 Drums in action

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Before it is installed

Siting and installation with an expert

Before the drums go into the playground, our adviser will help you plan all the technical details. We are with you at every stage of the project, sharing our knowledge and experience so that the equipment serves children as well as possible for many years.

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