For Music Therapists
BY MUSIC THERAPISTS
Assorted Percussion
Percussion in the medical and hospice settings is a great way to promote active music making and accomplish movement goals with patients. Here are some of our favorites!
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Egg Shakers: CLICK HERE
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for me these are a must have. Easy to sanitize, easy to hold in your palm, risk free instrument playing!
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Maracas: CLICK HERE
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another super simple percussion instrument; has defined handles for people who are more comfortable with this structure.
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Remo Green & Clean Ocean Drum: CLICK HERE
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promotes relaxation and improvisation
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Remo Green & Clean Frame Drum: CLICK HERE
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a great option for rhythmic entrainment & supporting movement goals when patients have difficulty grasping objects
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Kalimba: CLICK HERE
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No "wrong" notes!
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Reverie Harp: CLICK HERE
VIRTUAL Reverie Harp: CLICK HERE​
Buffalo Drum: CLICK HERE
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provides strong tactile stimulation and feedback, and is a GREAT grounding instrument
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allows for ease of MT movement to help achieve motor goals
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HAPI Drum: CLICK HERE
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promotes relaxation and improvisation
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ORBA: CLICK HERE
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super easy to grasp and to play; client needs only the use of one hand and can play a variety of different instruments on this singular device
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