Buckets, Sticks, and Rhythm Lids – That’s It!
If you have no idea what Remo Rhythm Lids are, you’re in for thrill! They are pre-tuned heads outfitted with Remo’s Skyndeep head formula and Acousticon drumshell material. They are designed to fit snugly on most U.S.-made five-gallon pails or buckets. The best fit are buckets with an outer diameter of 11.88” – anything smaller than that will not have a tight seal. You can snap a Rhythm Lid directly onto a bucket, like the West Music 5-Gallon Bucket, with downward pressure to create a Press Fit seal that produces a quality tonal frequency. Your new bucket drum can be played with drumsticks, mallets, and even hands. Want to try something different? You can also use them as frame drums.
Different Types of Bucket Drumheads
If your budget is limited, you can start a classroom bucket drumming program simply with standard five-gallon buckets and drumsticks. But eventually, you’ll want to step up to the versatility and dynamic play you can only get with bucket drumheads. They are specifically designed for bucket drumming and fit onto any standard five-gallon bucket (yes, even the ones you can get at home improvement stores).
These drumheads snap on in seconds and give you that authentic tom drum sound with a variety of tonalities. Remo Rhythm Lids are a great choice – they’re ultra-durable and designed with music classrooms in mind. You can buy them one at a time or in value-priced classroom packs. There are five different types of Remo Rhythm Lids:
- Remo Rhythm Lid Bright
- Remo Rhythm Lid Medium
- Remo Rhythm Lid Dark
- Remo Rhythm Lid Comfort Sound
- Remo Rhythm Lid Controlled Sound Snare Kit
Bucket Drumming with a Snare Drum Sound
As noted above, you can buy a Remo Rhythm Lid with a built-in snare kit. But you can also convert a non-snare Remo Rhythm Lid with the Remo Rhythm Pal Snare Clip. It’ll take your Rhythm Lid from a low, warm, tom-like sound to a crisp snare drum sound.
Once your students see bucket drums in your classroom, it will be hard to rein in their enthusiasm. They’ve probably seen a few bucket drumming performances online, so this will be pure fun for them. As their music teacher, you’ll know they are but learning advanced rhythmic concepts while sharpening their concentration and teamwork skills the entire time.
