Percussion instruments add rhythm, texture and colour across live, studio and educational settings for UK musicians.
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Wide range of percussion instruments
Our percussion instruments category brings together instruments that are played by striking, shaking, scraping or agitating a surface. For UK musicians, percussion instruments can add colour, rhythm and texture to acoustic, studio and live arrangements across many genres.
From hand percussion to orchestral pieces
This percussion instruments range can include shakers, cajons, congas, bongos, tambourines, bells and concert items used in schools, ensembles and recording sessions. Percussion instruments are often chosen to complement drum kits or to provide distinctive accents and groove layers.
Built for stage, studio and education
Whether you are a session player, teacher or live performer, percussion instruments offer flexible ways to shape rhythm. When browsing percussion instruments, consider size, material, tuning and playing style to find the right sound for practice, performance or classroom use.
Electronic Drum Kit
Electronic drum kits for quiet practice, recording and adaptable modern drumming.
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Xylophone
Xylophones are tuned wooden percussion instruments with a bright, articulate sound for schools, ensembles and performanc...
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Claves
Bright, compact rhythm sticks that deliver a clear click for Latin grooves, ensemble work and classroom percussion.
Drum Kit
Choose a drum kit for practice, recording or live work, with acoustic and electronic options to suit every drummer.
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Glockenspiel
Glockenspiels deliver bright, bell-like tuned percussion for orchestral, educational and studio use.
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Chimes
Orchestral percussion for shimmering accents, dramatic swells and atmospheric colour in live or studio settings.
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Drum Sticks
Drum sticks shape feel, tone and control, with options for practice, performance and different playing styles.
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Bongos
Add lively hand percussion to your setup with bongos for Latin grooves, teaching and live performance.
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Tambourine
Find tambourines for bright accents, rhythmic lift and versatile hand percussion across many styles.
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Tubular Bells
Tubular bells are pitched concert percussion instruments known for resonant, bell-like tones in orchestral and theatrica...
Maracas
Maracas add bright rhythmic texture and easy-to-use percussion colour for studio, school and live performance.
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Drums
Drums for every player, from complete kits to upgrade parts, with options for practice, recording and live performance.
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