Percussion
Everything published on Viyolens under Percussion — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Silent Drum Kits for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Silent drum kits let you learn drums without the noise. This beginner's guide covers what silent drum kits are, how to choose one, and how to start playing.
Brushes Drum Explained: Features, Types and Tips
Drum brushes produce sounds that sticks cannot. Here is how they work, what the types are, and the key techniques that define them.
Alesis Drum Set for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Your first Alesis drum set can feel overwhelming, but making music on it is surprisingly straightforward. This beginner's guide walks you through setup, first sounds, and building rhythm patterns.
The Best Drum Kits for the Money
The Best Steel Tongue Drums for the Money
Not a single winner — a straight, use-case-by-use-case guide to which steel tongue drum actually earns its keep.
The Ultimate Guide to Metal Snare Drum Comparison
Metal snare drums deliver cutting attack and strong projection prized in rock, metal and funk. This guide explores different metal types, tonal characteristics and how to select the perfect instrument...
Metal Hammer for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A metal hammer is an accessible percussion instrument for beginners. This guide teaches you grip, swing, and basic technique to create beautiful sounds.
Istanbul Agop Cymbals: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Istanbul Agop cymbals are excellent — but they have a specific character and some series suit specific styles far better than others. This guide tells you which to buy and why.
The Complete Guide to Drum Note Sheet
Drum note sheets allow drummers to read and communicate percussion patterns using standard musical notation. Learn the fundamentals of drum notation symbols and conventions.
Piccolo Snare: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Buying a piccolo snare requires understanding shell construction, bearing edges, and tonal character. This guide covers what specs matter, price tiers, and common mistakes to avoid.
The Best Cajons for the Money
From entry-level models to professional-grade instruments, the cajon market has strong options at every price point. These picks deliver the most for their cost.
The Best Floor Toms for the Money
Floor tom quality jumps significantly at a few price points. These are the specific models worth buying at each level, and what makes them stand out.
The Complete Guide to Yamaha Drum Sets Electronic
Yamaha electronic drum sets combine authentic playing feel with professional sounds and reliability. This guide covers the DTX range, key features and how to choose.
The Ultimate Guide to Snare Side Drum Head
The snare drum head underneath your snare is as important as the one you strike. This guide explains the three main thicknesses—2-mil, 3-mil and 5-mil—how to tune a snare drum head properly, and when...
Djembe Explained: Features, Types and Tips
The djembe is a West African goblet drum prized for its warm tone and three distinct sounds: bass, tone and slap. Learn its construction, playing techniques, cultural roots and how to select one.
Floor Tom: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Buying a floor tom requires a few focused decisions. Shell size, material and hardware quality are the variables that matter most at any price point.
Common Zildjian Cymbals Mistakes to Avoid
Most cymbal problems come from a small number of fixable errors. This guide covers the most common mistakes in buying, setup, technique, and maintenance.
Rock Drum Kit for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Starting rock drums? A beginner rock drum kit costs £400–700 and includes everything you need. Here's what to buy, how to set it up, and how to start playing.
The Ultimate Guide to Bongos
Two little drums, endless depth. A complete guide to how bongos are built, tuned and played — from the macho and hembra to the martillo and how to choose your first pair.
Ludwig Snare Drums: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Ludwig snare drums range from student-grade instruments to professional touring models. This buying guide explains shell materials, bearing edge designs, snare wire configurations, and price brackets...
The Complete Guide to Natal Drums
Natal drums deliver professional tonal quality at fair prices through British craftsmanship and independent manufacturing. Explore what makes them special.
The Complete Guide to Drum Kit Names
Drum kit names encompass individual components and configurations, from traditional acoustic setups to modern electronic and hybrid systems, essential terminology for all musicians.
The Ultimate Guide to Drum Sticks
What the 7A, 5A and 5B codes really mean, why taper and tip matter more than the label, and the two-minute check that stops you buying a dud pair.
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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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