Teach & Play
World-Music Series

These resources, published by Rhinegold Education, are authored by
Inspire-works’ Musical Director Mike Simpson.

Teach & Play African Drums

The six pieces in this book represent an exciting and varied selection of music from across the African continent, from traditional djembe drumming and gumboot dancing to a Senegalese pop song.

Teach & Play Gamelan

The six pieces in this book represent an exciting and varied selection of music from the island of Bali, from a Balinese warrior dance and a traditional lullaby, to rhythmic ‘monkey’ chanting and a shadow-puppet play.

Teach & Play Samba

The six pieces in this book represent an exciting and varied selection of music from across Brazil, from traditional Carnival music and samba reggae to a Paul Simon song and a jazz samba. 

Teach & Play Steel Pans

The five pieces in this book represent an exciting and varied selection of steel-pan music, from traditional calypso and soca, to a reggae piece and a Beyoncé song.