Come and Play: Gamelan
Join us in playing the bronze gongs and metallophones of the School of Music’s Javanese Gamelan and discover the joy of making music as an ensemble within minutes!
No experience needed — this hands-on session will guide you through techniques, rhythms, patterns and pitches, whilst exploring creativity and the beautiful sounds of the Indonesian instruments.
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