Blog - Percussion Play

Welcome to our blog, where we celebrate the joy of music in the great outdoors! Here, you will find exciting updates about our company, inspiring stories, and the latest trends in outdoor music projects and designs from around the globe.

We’re passionate about the instruments we offer and will share insights into their creation and the inspiration behind them. Our mission is to help you discover innovative ways to bring music to your outdoor spaces.

Join us on this journey as we explore the fusion of music and the great outdoors. Thank you for being a part of our community – we’re excited to share this adventure with you!

Small Spaces, Big Impact: Creative Outdoor Music Installations When people think of outdoor musical instruments, they often imagine sprawling parks, large playgrounds, or expansive gardens. But the truth is, you don’t need a vast outdoor area to create a vibrant,...

- 15/10/25

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Built for All Seasons: Outdoor Musical Instruments Designed for Year-Round Play At Percussion Play, we believe music should be a year-round experience - not limited by the weather. That’s why our outdoor musical instruments are designed to perform in all seasons, from snowy...

- 14/10/25

Parks & Recreation Education Libraries Senior Living Insights Landscape Architects Early Years Health & Wellness

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Health Across the Lifespan: The Power of Intergenerational Play Guest Blog by Professor Abigail (Abby) Stephan “Investing in intergenerational play is not a luxury but a strategic imperative. By embedding intergenerational spaces and activities...

- 10/09/25

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New Podcast Episode: Outdoor Music Bridging Generations In the latest episode of Music Made For The Great Outdoors, we delve into the growing global movement of intergenerational play - moments when children, adults, and older people come together to share...

- 04/09/25

Expert Insights Podcast Senior Living Health & Wellness

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Exploring the Power of Outdoor Music in Later Life: New UK Pilot Study Launches Percussion Play is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with The Huntington & Langham Estate, a leading care home provider in Surrey, UK, to explore how outdoor music-making can enhance...

- 12/06/25

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Top 5 Outdoor Musical Instruments for Senior Living Communities Focused on Wellness and Connection Today’s senior living communities are evolving beyond traditional care models into desire‑driven, wellness‑focused environments that support independence, active lifestyles, and meaningful social...

- 06/05/25

Senior Living Insights Health & Wellness

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The Power of Intergenerational Outdoor Musical Play In a world often divided by age, technology, and routine, intergenerational outdoor musical play offers a rare and joyful opportunity to bring people together. At Percussion Play, we’ve seen how...

- 01/03/25

Parks & Recreation Senior Living Inclusive Communities

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Interview with Director of Community Wellness at Laclede Groves Lutheran Senior Services Community Harmony in the Garden: How Music is Enriching Life at Laclede Groves The Laclede Groves Lutheran Senior Services community in Webster Groves, Missouri, recently took a beautiful step toward...

- 26/07/23

Senior Living

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Adapting our Outdoor Spaces for Intergenerational Recreation and Address Loneliness Loneliness is an increasing challenge across communities of all ages. From urban centers to rural environments, many people experience social isolation due to changing lifestyles, reduced community interaction,...

- 11/05/22

Senior Living Inclusive Communities Health & Wellness

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Growing trend for Dementia-Friendly Gardens in Care and Senior Living Settings Designing Dementia-Friendly Gardens That Inspire Joy for All Ages Creating meaningful, engaging environments for people living with dementia is more important than ever—and one powerful,...

- 18/05/21

Senior Living Health & Wellness

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