Percussion
Everything published on Viyolens under Percussion — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Common Snare Stand Mistakes to Avoid
The Best Alesis Drum Kits for the Money
From the Nitro Mesh for first-time players to the Command for professional use, these picks cover the best value at each level of the Alesis range.
Hot Rods Drum Sticks: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing the right hot rods drum sticks can transform your playing experience. This buying guide cuts through the confusion to help you select hot rods that match your needs, budget, and playing style...
The Best Brushes Drums for the Money
A clear guide to the best drum brushes at each price point, from entry-level wire designs to professional fixed-spread options.
The Ultimate Guide to Sonor Drum Kits
From the AQ2 to the SQ2, Sonor builds drums with precision hardware and consistent shell construction that holds up from bedroom practice to professional use.
Gretsch Drum Company: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Gretsch drum company offers legendary quality and distinctive tone. This buyer's guide covers product lines, key specifications, and factors for selecting Gretsch drums.
Kick Pedals for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Learning kick pedal technique doesn't have to be intimidating. This beginner's guide walks you through fundamentals, positioning, basic patterns, and foot coordination for drums.
Everything You Need to Know About Gretsch Drum Kits
Gretsch drum kits combine distinctive warm tone, meticulous craftsmanship, and professional reliability, making them preferred instruments for touring drummers, studio specialists, and percussion enth...
Drum Kit for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Common Compact Drum Kit Mistakes to Avoid
Practice Drum Kit Explained: Features, Types and Tips
A practice drum kit is designed for quiet rehearsal rather than performance. There are several distinct categories, each with different trade-offs between sound, feel and cost.
The Complete Guide to Yamaha Digital Drums
Yamaha digital drums are industry-leading electronic percussion kits offering authentic acoustic drum sounds, responsive playing feel and professional capabilities. Discover the full range of models a...
Common Snare Drum Mistakes to Avoid
Most snare drum problems come from the same handful of avoidable errors — tight grip, poor tuning, no metronome and neglecting the resonant head.
Jazz Drum Kit for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A jazz drum kit is different from a rock kit. This beginner's guide explains what you need and why it matters to start correctly.
The Best Sonor Drum Kits for the Money
The AQ2 wins at entry level, the Force series justifies its price for regular gigging, and the SQ1 is the professional standard that lasts a career.
Bass Drum Kick Pedal for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Starting with a bass drum kick pedal feels awkward at first, but every drummer was once a beginner. This guide shows you the path from clumsy first attempts to genuine control over your kick pedal.
The Complete Guide to Bass Drum Kick Pedal
The bass drum kick pedal is fundamental to drumming technique, offering numerous mechanical configurations and adjustability options to suit different playing styles and genres.
Stick Bag for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A stick bag is not glamorous, but it will save you from losing sticks, scrambling for spares, and arriving at rehearsal unprepared. Here is the no-nonsense guide for new drummers.
Splash Cymbal: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Brushes Drum: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing the right drum brushes means understanding wire vs nylon construction, spread design and which brands consistently deliver quality.
Istanbul Agop Cymbals Explained: Features, Types and Tips
Istanbul Agop cymbals combine traditional Turkish hand-hammering with B20 bronze to produce a dark, warm, characterful sound that has made them a favourite in jazz and studio settings.
Snare Drum Explained: Features, Types and Tips
The snare drum's tone is shaped by shell material, depth, head choice and snare tension — each element contributes to the crack, body and sizzle it produces.
Gretsch Drum Company for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Gretsch drums inspire confidence and sound beautiful, but beginners wonder if the investment is justified early in their drumming journey. This guide explains why Gretsch quality matters and how to st...
Common Timbales Mistakes to Avoid
Most timbales problems aren't really about the timbales themselves. Here's what I see most often, and exactly how to fix each one.
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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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