Percussion
Everything published on Viyolens under Percussion — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
What to Look for When Buying Prs Custom 24s
Zildjian Cymbals Explained: Features, Types and Tips
Zildjian has made cymbals since 1623. This guide explains how they are manufactured, what the series mean, and how to choose between them.
Gretsch Drum for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Gretsch drums are legendary instruments. Starting with one as a beginner invests in responsive tone and professional resale value.
Splash Cymbal Explained: Features, Types and Tips
Steel Tongue Drum: A Complete Buyer's Guide
'In the key of D' tells you almost nothing on its own. Here's the checklist that actually matters before you buy.
Rack Toms for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Learning how rack toms work — from tuning to positioning — is one of the most practical steps a new drummer can take towards getting a better sound out of any kit.
The Best Snare Stands for the Money
Piccolo Snare for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A piccolo snare produces a bright, piercing crack that cuts through any ensemble. This beginner's guide explains what they are, when you'll need one, and how to get started.
Floor Tom Explained: Features, Types and Tips
The floor tom anchors the low end of the drum kit's tom range. Understanding its construction, head choices and tuning helps you get the most from it.
The Ultimate Guide to Cymbal Sound Effect
Effect cymbals represent percussion's creative edge, transforming drum kits with textural possibilities that extend far beyond traditional crash and ride offerings.
Timbales for Beginners: A Complete Guide
If you're standing in front of your first timbales feeling a little unsure where to even put your hands, that's completely normal. Let's take it one step at a time.
The Complete Guide to Double Bass Drum Kits
Double bass drum kits deliver the speed, independence, and distinctive sound that metal and fusion drummers crave. Discover what you need to know about setting up and playing dual kick drums.
The Ultimate Guide to Cajon Flamenco Duende
The cajon flamenco brings authentic Spanish rhythmic traditions to life through passionate, soulful accompaniment. This guide explores the instrument's origins, techniques and how to begin your flamen...
Glockenspiel Explained: Features, Types and Tips
The glockenspiel produces one of the most distinctive tones in percussion — bright, clear and bell-like. Here's how it works and what the different types offer.
Splash Cymbal for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Snare Stand: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Ludwig Drum Kit: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Ludwig drum kits span several distinct lines aimed at different budgets. Here is what each tier includes and how to choose the right one for your level.
Tom Drum Explained: Features, Types and Tips
Rack toms, floor toms, concert toms and more — here's what a tom drum is built from, what changes its sound, and a few honest tuning basics.
Zildjian Cymbals: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A practical buyer's guide to Zildjian cymbals — what the series differences mean, where the value is at each price level, and what to look for when buying used.
China Cymbal Explained: Features, Types and Tips
The inverted cup and turned-up edge give a china cymbal its trashy, aggressive character. Here is what you need to know about how they work and how to use them.
Dream Cymbals for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Dream Cymbals offer great value for drummers starting out. This guide helps you choose the right Dream cymbals and avoid common beginner mistakes.
Brushes Drum for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Learning drum brush technique is systematic. This guide takes you from first sweep to a working jazz pattern with practical advice at each step.
The Complete Guide to Yamaha Drum Sets Electric
Yamaha drum sets electric combine decades of percussion engineering with innovative touch-sensitive technology, offering responsive playability and versatile sounds for drummers at every level.
Sonor Drum Kit: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Configuration, shell size, hardware quality and whether cymbals are included — here's how to navigate each decision before buying.
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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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Cajon
Portable box drum with bass and snare tones, ideal for acoustic gigs, rehearsal spaces and compact percussion setups.
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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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Drum Sticks
Drum sticks shape feel, tone and control, with options for practice, performance and different playing styles.
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Glockenspiel
Glockenspiels deliver bright, bell-like tuned percussion for orchestral, educational and studio use.
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PRS Custom 24
A flagship PRS model with 24 frets, versatile tone and fast playability for demanding live and studio players.
Snare Drum
Explore snare drum options for every style, from crisp studio sensitivity to louder live projection.
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