FORMS OF COLLECTIVE MUSIC PLAYING ON PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTS IN MUSIC SCHOOLS

Abstract

The article considers significant aspects of the organization of collective music-making on percussion instruments in music schools. Its purpose, tasks, and stages of learning are formulated according to age periodization. The author classifies percussion instruments, traces their evolution, and emphasizes new playing techniques that appeared as a result of the development of instruments and creative experimentation with sound. Different forms of collective music making are analyzed, such as march, classical, modern, and Latin American ones. It is emphasized that each of them has its own characteristics and advantages, but all of them can be successfully used to create educational music groups in music (art) schools. Crucial aspects of rehearsal methods and pedagogical strategies aimed at developing the musical skills and social skills of percussion ensemble members are revealed. Particular attention is paid to the choice of repertoire, the technique of playing percussion instruments, the development of students' listening skills and artistry, the coordination of musicians in the team, the interaction of teachers and students, the role of teachers in creating a musical and educational environment and a favorable atmosphere in the ensemble. The positive impact of collective music-making on the intellectual and psycho-emotional development of students studying in the percussion class has been revealed. New ideas are proposed that will contribute to scientific and methodical approaches improvement into the organization of collective music-making on percussion instruments.