The 15 Minute Bucket Drumming Challenge

What is it?

• A bucket drumming curriculum set up like a video game. YouTube Playlist with all the videos (click me!)
• 6 Levels of increasing tempo and difficulty
• A final Boss Level with all 30 grooves in a row
• A bunch of distracting backgrounds
• Probably best for grades 5 and up (I tested it with my 7th and 8th graders)

How do I use it?

• Just turn it on and play along, use the notation or just copy what you see
• Start with Level 1 and progress to Level 2 etc...
• Once you/students are able to play all the videos, have them play the Boss Level
• Post it for your students on Google Classroom, Schoology, etc. 

Is there sheet music?

Yes, indeed there is!


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How do I assess my students?

• Students can post a video of them drumming along to a level on Flipgrid
• Have them create a "how to" video breaking down and teaching a specific groove
• Students can compose new grooves to the existing backing tracks
• Give out Badges online and a Certificate of Completion (just like recorder karate but louder and more awesome!) Download the badges and a certificate template by clicking this link Edit the template to add student names and your signature or just print and write by hand

How do I personalize it for my students?

• Too difficult?
  • Slow down the playback speed using the youtube gear icon
  • Pick one groove and use the corresponding backing track to practice (⬅️click here)  until comfortable
• Too easy? 
  • Speed up using the youtube gear icon
  • Play a groove with a different backing track (ex. Groove 3 with the 184 bpm track)
  • Use one hand
  • Play with your eyes closed

What else should I know?

• Students don't need buckets. I've had students use yoga blocks, a Halloween pail, and a laundry bin. Wooden spoons, pencils, or cardboard tubes work for sticks.
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