Bucket Drumming Workshops
Rhythm for Regulation
Bucket drumming is a fun and engaging way for kids to learn about music, collaborative music making, and rhythm. Bucket drumming, as the name suggests, uses different parts of the bucket to simulate a drum kit, allowing kids to explore the vast potential of rhythm with, well, just a bucket!
While having fun and making music, kids will also be working towards building other skills, such as:
Emotional regulation,
Attention and focus,
Self-expression,
Impulse control,
Collaborative play and turn taking,
and so much more!
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The History of Bucket Drumming
Bucket Drumming began as a form of street performance in New York City in the 1970’s and 80’s.
Since then, it has spread to many major cities in the United States as a lively form of street entertainment. Music educators now widely incorporate bucket drumming into their curriculum due to it’s novel nature and it’s accessibility.
Larry Wright is credited as the original and most famous bucket drummer to date. Watch the video to hear his inspiring talent!
You can find his album here.
Did You Know...?
Self-regulation skills can influence the way we feel, the way we interact with others, and our ability to cope with stress over time.
Self-regulation is largely responsible for how we understand and manage our emotions and emotion-informed behaviours. Strong self-regulation skills are a protective factor against the psychological affects of environmental and social stressors and help to increase resilience towards future stressors.
Rhythm is an element of music that is closely connected with our ability to self-regulate. Rhythmic activities, when skillfully designed, can help build neural pathways and brain connectivity that aid in our ability to regulate our inner emotional world.
Check out this infographic to learn more about rhythm and self-regulation.
Research on rhythm and self-regulation has largely been influenced by the work of Dr. Kate Williams, a music therapist and researcher at the Queensland University of Technology. Williams works with preschool-age children to explore ways for teachers to incorporate rhythmic activities in their classroom to promote the development of self-regulation skills. To explore more of her research, check out her website here.
