Percussion
Everything published on Viyolens under Percussion — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Paiste Cymbals Explained: Features, Types and Tips
Paiste has been making professional cymbals for over a century — here's how the range is structured and what each line is designed to do.
Alesis Drum Kit for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Alesis electronic kits offer beginners silent practice, built-in learning tools, and realistic mesh pad feel. This guide covers where to start and what to focus on.
Portable Drum Kits: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Portable drum kits offer flexibility traditional acoustic sets cannot match. This buying guide helps you navigate electronic, hybrid, and compact acoustic options to choose the kit matching your sound...
The Complete Guide to Drum Pad Electronic
Electronic drum pads democratise beat-making, enabling producers and performers to create sophisticated rhythms across hip-hop, electronic music, rock, and contemporary genres with precision and creat...
Floor Tom for Beginners: A Complete Guide
The floor tom is one of the most satisfying drums to incorporate into your playing. These are the practical things to know as a beginner.
The Complete Guide to High Hat And Stand
A high hat and stand is essential for any drummer. This guide covers cymbal characteristics, stand construction, pedal mechanisms and techniques for getting the most from your equipment.
Paiste Cymbals: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Paiste makes cymbals for every budget and playing style — here's how to find the right ones without overthinking the range.
Pearl Drums for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Pearl drums represent a genuine upgrade from budget starter kits for committed drummers. This beginner's guide explains why Pearl drums inspire development and how to get the most from your investment...
Common Drum Heads Mistakes to Avoid
Most drum head problems trace back to a small number of consistent mistakes. This guide identifies them, explains why they happen, and tells you how to avoid them.
Steel Tongue Drum for Beginners: A Complete Guide
No theory, no sheet music, no wrong notes to worry about — here's the honest, encouraging way to start.
Common Triangle Instrument Mistakes to Avoid
It looks foolproof. It isn't, quite. Here are the mistakes I see most often with this small but surprisingly exposed instrument, and how to fix each one.
Practice Drum Kit for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Starting on a practice drum kit requires fewer decisions than a full acoustic kit, but the right choices at the start make a significant difference to how effectively you learn.
The Ultimate Guide to Hang Music Instrument
The Hang was one Swiss company's own instrument; the handpan is the whole family it inspired. Here's the real history and how it actually works.
Junior Sg: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Selecting a junior SG percussion instrument for young learners requires balancing playability, durability, and sound quality. This buying guide helps make informed choices based on age, skill level, a...
Common Snare Mistakes to Avoid
I've fixed more bad-sounding snare drums than I can count, and nine times out of ten it's one of a small handful of habits. Here's the honest fix for each.
The Complete Guide to Double Kick Pedal
A double kick pedal transforms bass drum playing by operating two beaters from one foot. This guide covers mechanics, technique and how to choose a pedal matching your drumming style.
The Complete Guide to Portable Drum Kits
Portable drum kits are essential for touring musicians and anyone practising in tight spaces. Discover acoustic and electronic options that deliver real drumming experience.
Common Splash Cymbal Mistakes to Avoid
The Complete Guide to Roland Electronic Drum Pads
Roland electronic drum pads deliver velocity-sensitive precision, durability and creative versatility, enabling expressive percussion performance within modern production environments.
Snare Explained: Features, Types and Tips
A snare drum looks simple from the outside, but underneath is a genuinely clever bit of acoustic engineering. Here's how the pieces interact.
Common Mapex Drum Kit Mistakes to Avoid
Alesis Drum Kit: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A practical buyer's guide to the Alesis range — understanding what each tier delivers, what used kits to look for, and what else you need to play.
Travel Bass for Beginners: A Complete Guide
New to percussion? Learn how to get started with a travel bass drum. Discover proper technique, first steps, common beginner mistakes, and practice routines to build confidence as a new drummer.
Pearl Drum Kit for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A beginner's guide to starting drums with a Pearl kit, covering setup, essential techniques, practice strategies, common mistakes, and building genuine drumming skills.
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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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