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!

Addressing Inequality in Music Education Through Outdoor Musical Play Access to music education plays a vital role in children’s development, supporting creativity, confidence and communication. However, for many, opportunities to engage with music are becoming increasingly...

- 10/07/19

Education Insights

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Taster Session For Sheffield 'Musical Pocket Park' Our outreach team are in Sheffield today, giving local residents the chance to play a number of our outdoor musical instruments ahead of plans to create a ‘musical pocket park’ in the city. The...

- 15/05/19

Parks & Recreation News

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Harmony in the Great Outdoors: Unleash the Symphony of Ensemble Play Our range of outdoor musical instruments 'ensembles' are designed for musicians of every age and ability. Designed to save our customers time and money when ordering a group of instruments, they also help...

- 07/05/19

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Early Years Article features in Play & Playground Professionals Magazine An article written by Percussion Play features in this month's edition of Play and Playground Professionals Magazine. The article titled 'Musical Instruments Help Improve Core Stability' discusses how...

- 26/03/19

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'Mini' Rainbow Range Grows! Creating engaging, accessible play environments for younger children requires thoughtful design. In early years settings, space, safety and usability are key - making compact outdoor musical instruments...

- 07/03/19

News Education Early Years

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First Baby Floor Piano Installed in the USA Park Hill Elementary School in Derby, KS has the distinction of being the first to have a Percussion Play Baby...

- 05/12/18

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Beaver Dam Rotary Keeps the Music Coming The Beaver Dam Rotary has recently expanded the number of outdoor musical instruments located along the Riverwalk Park by adding a colorful set of Rainbow Sambas and tall Tubular Bells - making it even...

- 14/11/18

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Percussion Play Attends NRPA 2018 Conference in Indianapolis Percussion Play is once again exhibiting at the NRPA (National Recreational & Park Association) Annual Conference this year being held in Indianapolis, Indiana. "We look forward to networking...

- 25/09/18

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New Street Quartet Ensemble We know the urban realm is a harsh and demanding environment which is why each instrument in the new Street Quartet ensemble has been specially selected for their supreme durability. Consisting of a large...

- 24/09/18

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Grand Floor Piano Goes on Tour! Percussion Play is calling for visitors to the Annual NRPA Conference in Indianapolis next week to come and see and play their Grand Floor Piano on Booth #1541. High energy and engaging, the fully chromatic...

- 18/09/18

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New Case Study - Ireland’s ‘most inclusive’ playground Percussion Play instruments feature in a brand new playground considered Ireland's most inclusive. The playground designers involved have considered both physical and sensory disabilities as well...

- 13/09/18

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New Series of Articles to Be Published in Percussion Play 'Knowledge Base' We are thrilled to announce that Kate Mannerings is the newest addition to the Percussion Play team, stepping into the role of Sales Assistant. With a solid background in Early Years education, Kate brings...

- 05/09/18

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Step Into Music: Celebrate With Percussion Play's Innovative Outdoor Floor Pianos Percussion Play is excited to announce the introduction of two new products - the Grand Floor Piano...

- 15/08/18

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Love Parks Week - An annual celebration of parks and green spaces #LoveParks All good things come to an end, right? The World Cup. The sunny weather. Love Island. They can't last forever. However, our love of parks is enduring. Parks provide space for locals to interact with each...

- 19/07/18

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New White Paper Published - Five Notes For All: The Power of the Pentatonic Scale We are pleased to announce the publication of our newest white paper Five Notes For All: The Power of the Pentatonic Scale and what better day to share this than International Make Music Day? Wherever...

- 21/06/18

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Just Visiting - 'Mitchellville Prison For Women' to Improve Facilities for Visiting Children Across correctional facilities, there is growing recognition of the importance of supporting family connection and child wellbeing during prison visits. At the Iowa Correctional Institution for Women...

- 01/05/18

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The Benefits of Community Music‑Making - White Paper Explore our white paper: Come One, Come All: The Benefits of Music-Making Within the Community This in‑depth resource examines how community...

- 12/04/18

Parks & Recreation Insights Health & Wellness

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We're on the move! | Percussion Play Workshop and Office Move to New Larger Premises This week is certainly an exciting one here at Percussion Play. We’re moving! Our amazing team is expanding and we needed a bigger space to operate in. So we're packing up and relocating both the...

- 21/03/18

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New White Paper Published - Sounds and the Spectrum: The Benefits of Music for Autistic Children We are pleased to announce the publication of our newest white paper - Sounds and the Spectrum: The Benefits of Music for Autistic Children This FREE white paper explores...

- 28/02/18

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Visit to Australia & New Zealand Percussion Play Director Robin Ashfield has travelled extensively in Australia and New Zealand over the past few weeks meeting with partner companies in the Southern Hemisphere. He has been out in the...

- 09/02/18

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New: White Papers - A Knowledge Hub For Meaningful Music Related Content Percussion Play has just launched a new White Papers section on its website for individuals looking to boost their knowledge, for people searching for strong evidence concerning the health...

- 01/02/18

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Tutti Xylophone Takes Centre Stage in French Landscaping Show Paysalia is the leading trade exhibition for everyone in France active in landscaping. Paysalia 2017 attracts visitors and exhibitors from all aspects of the landscaping business, from professionals...

- 05/12/17

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Lithuanian Reseller 'Dego' Brings Music to School Expo We have an excellent community of skilled resellers available to support our customers around the globe, and we love to share stories of these resellers, working hard to spread the message and showcasing...

- 28/11/17

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Bringing Harmony to the 2017 NRPA Annual Conference The 2017 NRPA Annual Conference is attended by more than 7,000 park and recreation professionals along with other related professions such as; landscape architecture, aquatics, fitness, city planning,...

- 26/09/17

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Outdoor Musical Instruments Arrive in Romania The Libra Foundation takes UK students out to Romania to work in children’s residential centres, with children from Roma communities and with underprivileged Romanian children. The residential centres...

- 20/07/17

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