I Scream! You Scream! We All Scream for the Drum Machine!

07/28/22 • 12 min

You’ve heard about the instrument families from woodwinds, to brass, to strings, even percussion, but have you explored the mean green drum machine?! On this episode of The Music Box, we’ll be learning all about how musical legends like J Dilla and Sly & the Family Stone used the drum machine as a tool, and how you can too!

Additional lessons and resources at musicboxpod.org.

This episode is recommended for grades 3-5 and above, but all students can catch the beat with some guidance!

Additional lessons and resources at musicboxpod.org.

This episode is recommended for grades 3-5 and above, but all students can catch the beat with some guidance!

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Additional lessons and resources at musicboxpod.org.

This episode recommended for grades 6-8 and 9-12, but younger students can join in fun with some guidance.

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This episode is recommended for grades K-5, but everyone can join in on the polyrhythmic groove. Additional lessons and resources at musicboxpod.org.