Percussion Instruments
Everything published on Viyolens under Percussion Instruments — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Congas Explained: Features, Types and Tips
Tall drums, one head each, played by hand — but there's real craft and a deep tradition behind that simplicity. Here's how congas actually work.
Everything You Need to Know About Bongo Drumming
From eastern Cuba to salsa clubs and bedroom studios, here is everything worth knowing about bongo drumming: history, anatomy, the martillo pattern and basic technique.
The Complete Guide to Starter Drum Set
A quality starter drum set balances affordability with durability and sound. The right choice will inspire you to practise and develop your drumming skills.
Snare Drum Snares: A Complete Buyer's Guide
One of the cheapest upgrades in drumming and one of the most noticeable — here's exactly what to check before you buy.
The Complete Guide to Chime Instruments
Chime instruments range from gentle decorative wind chimes to powerful orchestral percussion. Explore their history, types and applications in music and sound design.
Yamaha Stage Custom Drum Set Explained
Yamaha drum sets span entry-level to professional options with consistent quality across price points. Discover what makes different series suitable for various drummer needs.
Everything You Need to Know About Triangle Music Instrument
It's an easy joke - a bent bit of metal, one job. Spend five minutes learning how the triangle actually works and that joke falls apart fast.
The Complete Guide to Cowbells For Drums
Cowbells for drums add distinctive metallic brightness to any drum kit. Learn about different types, playing techniques, and how to choose the right cowbells for your musical style.
A Guide to Tubular Bells
Tubular bells make one of the biggest sounds in the percussion section from one of the simplest ideas. Here's what they are, how they're built and where you'll actually hear them.
The Best Marimbas for the Money
There's no single "best" marimba, only the right tier for your budget and your playing. Here's how the market actually breaks down.
Instruments Tambourine: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Headed or headless, steel or bronze, mounted or handheld — a clear-headed look at what actually matters when you're choosing a tambourine.
Natal Drum Kit: A Complete Guide
Natal drum kits deliver handcrafted quality and warm, characterful tone. Compare series from budget Element to premium Originals for your playing style.
The Complete Guide to Handpan Drums
Handpan drums are melodic percussion instruments played with hands. Learn tunings, playing technique, and how to choose quality handmade instruments.
Percussion Instruments: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Skip the history lesson: here's a straight-talking walk through what actually matters when you're choosing and checking a percussion instrument.
Steel Band Drums for Beginners: A Complete Guide
It looks like a strange, dented drum from the outside. Give it a fortnight and steel band drums start to feel like the friendliest instrument in the room.
Everything You Need to Know About Dream Cymbals
Dream Cymbals deliver warm, musical tone with B20 bronze construction at a fraction of premium-brand pricing. This guide explains what makes them worth considering for your next cymbal purchase.
The Complete Guide to Pearl Drum Sets
Pearl drum sets represent the pinnacle of percussion craftsmanship. Explore why professionals and students alike choose these instruments.
Glockenspiel Wooden: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Wooden glockenspiels offer warm, mellow tones and beautiful craftsmanship. This buyer's guide explains how to evaluate instruments, understand wood types, and choose the right glockenspiel for your ne...
Everything You Need to Know About Congas Drums
Congas drums have a specific origin, a precise construction and a technique that takes real time to develop. Here's everything you need to know about the instrument.
The Best Triangle Music Instruments for the Money
A concert percussionist, a forro player and a home producer all want genuinely different things from the same bent bit of metal. Here's how to shop by use case.
The Complete Guide to Glockenspiel Wooden
The wooden glockenspiel represents a unique intersection of musical tradition and pedagogical excellence. Unlike its metallic counterpart, a wooden glockenspiel produces warm, mellow tones that resona...
The Complete Guide to Drum Pearl Drums
Pearl drum kits represent decades of quality craftsmanship and innovation. Discover the Export to Masterworks series, construction details, and how to choose the right Pearl drum kit for your needs.
The Complete Guide to Roland Virtual Drums
Digital drum technology has transformed how musicians approach percussion, and Roland has shaped this landscape profoundly. Electronic drums from Roland emphasize realism and playability, creating ins...
The Complete Guide to Yamaha Drum Set Electric
Yamaha electronic drum sets combine authentic feel, sophisticated sound engines, and reliable engineering, making digital drumming accessible and enjoyable at every level.
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Chimes
Orchestral percussion for shimmering accents, dramatic swells and atmospheric colour in live or studio settings.
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Congas
Congas bring hand-played rhythm, warmth and projection to Latin, pop and educational settings, with options for every le...
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Djembe
Djembes offer a lively hand-played sound with strong bass and sharp tones, suited to lessons, sessions and performance.
Maracas
Maracas add bright rhythmic texture and easy-to-use percussion colour for studio, school and live performance.
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Marimba
Marimbas are pitched percussion instruments with warm wooden tone, suited to education, ensemble work and performance.
Percussion Instruments
Percussion instruments add rhythm, texture and colour across live, studio and educational settings for UK musicians.
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...
