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!

Mindfulness, Music and the Great Outdoors In a fast‑paced, screen‑heavy world, many of us move through our days on autopilot – disconnected from what we’re doing, how we’re feeling, and what’s happening around us. Practices...

- 13/04/26

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Creating a Wellness Grove - Outdoor Music for Community Wellbeing Across the country, Parks and Recreation departments are exploring new ways to strengthen community health, support mental well-being, and encourage regular outdoor activity. As the National...

- 07/04/26

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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

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7 Ways Outdoor Musical Instruments Support Neurodiverse Individuals Creating inclusive spaces for neurodiverse children and adults doesn’t have to be complicated. With the right tools - like outdoor musical instruments - you can foster connection, creativity, and...

- 01/06/25

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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

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Musical Memorials That Bring Communities Together Why Musical Memorials Strike a Different Chord When people search for alternative memorials for loved ones, they’re usually looking for something more personal, creative, and uplifting than...

- 28/04/25

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How to Create an Interactive Musical Park in Your Community At Percussion Play, we are passionate about bringing music to outdoor spaces, and one of the best ways to do this is by creating an interactive musical park. These parks provide a dynamic, engaging environment...

- 15/04/25

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Outdoor Music Making Thrives in Camp Courageous Music in Action: A Story of Inclusion, Joy, and Connection We spoke with Sonya Belew, Chief Operating Officer and HR Director of Camp Courageous, about the impact of outdoor musical instruments...

- 13/02/25

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Elevating Senior Well-being with Music This World Alzheimer’s Day As we observe World Alzheimer’s Month this September, with a special focus on World Alzheimer’s Day on the 21st, it’s an opportune moment to reflect on innovative ways to support and...

- 18/09/24

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Noodling Around: Unleashing Creativity Through Musical Improvisation Outdoor musical improvisation, often called noodling, is the spontaneous creation of music—no rules, no pressure, just pure expression. It’s a joyful, creative act that anyone can enjoy,...

- 10/09/24

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Celebrating Pollinators Through Music and Outdoor Play Pollinators play a vital role in supporting healthy ecosystems and thriving green spaces. As awareness grows around biodiversity and sustainability, new approaches are emerging to support their habitats....

- 19/06/24

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Rocking Winter: How Outdoor Music Instruments Help Children Stay Healthy, Boost Moods, Aid Learning, and Encourage Self-Expression Through the Colder Months. Although it's getting colder in the Northern Hemisphere, it shouldn't deter us from enjoying the outdoors. Since winter is upon us, December may not seem like the ideal month to consider buying...

- 12/12/23

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Music Without Limits - Workshop Held With Visually Impaired Young People Exploring Accessibility in Musical Instrument Design Yesterday, we had the privilege of returning to the RSBC Life Without Limits Centre in Central London for a follow-up workshop focused...

- 10/08/23

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Creative Musical Workshop to Enhance the Inclusivity of Outdoor Musical Instruments Takes Place at the RSBC Percussion Play, The Royal Society for Blind Children (RSBC), and The Amber Trust have facilitated a creative musical workshop with vision-impaired children and young adults to make outdoor musical instruments...

- 12/04/23

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How Rotary Clubs Can Use Outdoor Music to Create Inclusive Community Spaces Rotary Clubs around the world are known for their dedication to community service, inclusion, and lasting local impact. From parks and schools to libraries and public spaces, many Rotary projects focus...

- 03/01/23

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The Benefits of Outdoor Music for Children’s Mental, Emotional and Physical Development Children develop across four key areas - physical, intellectual, emotional, and social - all of which are closely interconnected. While growth continues throughout life, early childhood represents the...

- 27/01/22

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How Libraries Are Transforming Outdoor Spaces to Expand Community Engagement Public libraries are evolving. Increasingly, they are expanding beyond their walls to create dynamic outdoor spaces that support programming, enhance visitor experience and strengthen community connections. The...

- 25/01/22

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Democratising Music - Expanding Access for Children Everywhere Access to music is a fundamental part of a well-rounded childhood, supporting creativity, confidence, and personal development. Yet for many children, opportunities to engage with music remain limited. The...

- 18/11/21

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Supporting Veterans with PTSD Through Music and Outdoor Musical Play Music and music therapy play an increasingly important role in supporting Veterans living with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). There is growing recognition of the benefits of inclusive outdoor musical...

- 10/11/21

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Outdoor Classroom Day - Getting Back into the Great Outdoors Originally starting as Empty Classroom Day, Outdoor Classroom Day is now a global campaign to celebrate...

- 04/11/21

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Unlocking the Power of Play: How Outdoor Adventure and Music Fuel Growth and Joy As schools reopen for the new term, daily routines quickly shift from relaxed summer days to busy schedules filled with early starts, homework, and extracurricular activities. While structure is important,...

- 02/09/21

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Libraries Coming Alive With The Sound Of Music! We all know libraries as amazing places for discovering books. However, in today's world, “looking something up” rarely requires a trip to the local library. This has seen a need for local...

- 19/01/21

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Listening To and Making Music Helps Understand Feelings and Emotions The Power of Music in Early Childhood Emotional Development Music can be a great tool for young children to express themselves and their emotions. Children often struggle to articulate their...

- 20/11/20

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Discover Percussion Play - Intriguing, Funky and Irresistible To Play - Tembos Let us introduce you to one of our more intriguing instruments - our range of plosive aerophones we call Tembos. Tembos produce some very low, very mellow sounds, look intriguing and are utterly irresistible...

- 23/07/19

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