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LP Rhythmix@ Steps 'n Stages

Stage 1 Stage 1: Blocks and wood tones create the fundamental pulse of the music, indicating the meter, stress and feel. These tap, tick, and clap sounds can be likened to a heartbeat.
Stage 2 Stage 2: Shakers are the most portable and lively of percussion instruments. They articulate the melodic rhythm and add a shimmering, buzzing sound quality to the music.
 Stage 3 Stage 3: Bells, jingles, and whistles are categorized as leading tones and add punctuation to a musical piece.
 Stage 4 Stage 4: Drums come in many shapes and sizes, and unlike the basic background instruments, utilize various pitches to create rhythmic melodies.