{"product_id":"pp7967","title":"PP7967 Wak-a-Tubes 42 player classroom pack (with bag)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eIntroducing the Wak-a-Tubes 42 player classroom pack\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet your whole class playing together with this complete Wak-a-tube school pack. Designed for up to 42 players, this vibrant and tactile set is perfect for full-class instruction. The bright, colourful Wak-a-tubes are not only fun to play but are also part of an intuitive colour matching note system, allowing students to create music effortlessly without any prior experience in musical notation. The pack comes supplied with a handy carry bag, making packing away, storing and transporting the Wak-a-tubes a breeze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThis pack includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e  \n\u003cli\u003e4 x \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chamberlainmusic.com\/products\/pp790?variant=7219551535149\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePP790\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chamberlainmusic.com\/products\/pp791?variant=7219551535149\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePP791\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chamberlainmusic.com\/products\/pp792?variant=7219551535149\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePP792\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x large storage bag for easy transportation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat are Wak-a-Tubes?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWak-a-Tubes are brightly coloured percussion instruments made from different lengths of plastic tubing. They’re fun and easy for musicians of all ages to play, a simple and inexpensive introduction to music making. They can be played in a wide variety of ways to create a range of different pitched sounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced in the Percussion Plus workshops in Leicestershire, Wak-a-Tubes are also supplied in multi-use packaging made of 100% recyclable materials, so you know that you’re doing your bit for the planet by buying UK made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Waks?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlaying Wak-a-Tubes in a group is a great way to learn about teamwork and ensemble musicianship while having lots of fun. Unsurprisingly, this has made them very popular with schools. They are also widely used in corporate team building exercises and events due to the universal appeal of bright colours and noise! The simple playing technique breaks down any barriers to creativity and levels the playing field, allowing the least and most musically inclined to come together and have a wak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow do you Wak?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimply whack them against a hard surface, hit them against each other, or lay them out on a flat surface and strike them with beaters. For the best tone, strike the playing surface a few inches from the end of the tube. Why not try grabbing a couple of tubes and waking them together to produce chords?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a rule, the bigger the tube, the lower its pitch. It can be fun to experiment with dynamics and timbre by varying the material the tubes are hit against, and the velocity with which they are struck. And don’t worry – they’re virtually indestructible!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Percussion Plus Colour \u0026amp; Play series\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTeaching music to young groups requires plenty of coordination, technique and concentration, and sometimes it can be difficult to get cohesive tunes out of your whole class ensemble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelating specific colours to specific notes can be engaging and helpful for young students learning the basics of music notation, enhancing their development from the early stages. Drawing on this concept, Percussion Plus make a range of brightly coloured, accessible instruments which are great for teaching young students basic musicianship without needing to worry much about technique - the Colour \u0026amp; Play series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the instruments in this series are coloured according to Percussion Plus' Colour Matching Note System, so anyone can enjoy playing without prior knowledge of musical notation. Check out the whole Colour \u0026amp; Play range \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chamberlainmusic.com\/collections\/colour-play\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor example, the tubes are colour-coded to match the following products:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pp935\"\u003ePP935 chime bars\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pp271\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePP271\u003c\/a\u003e \u0026amp; \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pp274\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePP274\u003c\/a\u003e handbells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pp275\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePP275\u003c\/a\u003e \u0026amp; \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pp276\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePP276\u003c\/a\u003e combi bells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eand \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pp015\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePP015\u003c\/a\u003e hand chimes among others\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo, what are you waiting for - start your Percussion Plus Orchestra today!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTaking care of your tubes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe recommend not waking against abrasive surfaces, which could damage or deform your Wak-a-Tubes. It is also advisable to avoid bending the tubes or using excessive force when waking. The use of dedicated beaters such as the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chamberlainmusic.com\/products\/PP064\"\u003ePP064\u003c\/a\u003e will help to prolong the life of your set. They can be kept clean with a soft, damp cloth and mild soap if necessary. Always store indoors and away from direct sunlight.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"manual-in-description\" data-document-title=\"Tuning compass\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.frederickhyde.com\/pp_tuning_compass.pdf\"\u003eTuning compass\u003c\/a\u003e","brand":"Percussion Plus","offers":[{"title":"A1","offer_id":55038286233987,"sku":"PP7967","price":135.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2858\/8212\/files\/PP7967_2_NEW_1aed4663-2c3a-4f85-a5c7-76544891c120.jpg?v=1769591852","url":"https:\/\/www.chamberlainmusic.com\/products\/pp7967","provider":"Chamberlain Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}