Emmanuelle Caplette introduces the basic sounds associated with this street instrument. The aim is to develop rhythmic and creative skills in a safe environment. Regardless of their level of skill on the instrument, all participants enjoy themselves.

The 3 points covered in the introduction to bucket drumming:

Emmanuelle presents a short performance of her work on the “bucket”. She then explains how she came to be a professional musician, before discussing her particular approach to interpreting different rhythms.

participants will learn popular music rhythms using a structured score. They are then invited to suggest a song excerpt and interpret its rhythm. This part is all about listening and reproducing what they hear. There’s also an interactive section with videos.

an imitation game to challenge participants’ concentration with different dynamics.

With primary school pupils, Emmanuelle starts the workshop with body percussion exercises, followed by egg-shaped maracas. It’s intriguing for them. Participants learn to handle an egg with marbles inside and discover a way to create rhythms.

• The activity lasts 60 minutes.
• Learn and experience a sound journey
• The creative process
• Developing listening skills
• Communication
• Understanding a new artistic universe
• Having fun-Interaction between participants
• Improvisation
• Make your passion possible through musical rhythms
• Means of expression

• 35 Boilers
• 35 Pairs of Chopsticks
• 35 Pairs of Protective Shells (for ear protection)
• Maximum 35 participants

• An open-air classroom for up to 35 participants
• Chairs for participants
• A projector to project the score onto a screen via a computer
• 1/8 cable for music connection
• One or two loudspeakers (depending on the size of the room/classroom)
• A 2-4 input console for connecting speakers