Percussion instruments date back to the beginnings of the
human species. Primitive people were those who discovered the rhythm and began
to use drums and tambourines (for various rituals, for communication as well as
for entertainment).
One of the most popular percussion instruments for beginners
is the well-known cajon. This
percussion box mimics the sound of the bass drum (if it is being hit in the
middle) and the small drum (if it is being hit on the edges). This instrument
can be used to play most musical styles, and a beginner can learn to use it
relatively quickly. Contact My Music Supply for inventory and lesson availability.
Other very popular percussion instruments:
Djembes drums
Djembes drums are arguably is the most notorious type of
percussion instruments. It originates from Central-West Africa. They have the
shape of cups and most of them are carved from a single piece of wood (although
nowadays there are also composite djembes available on the market).
Conga drums
They originate in the African culture, but have developed
very much in Latin America – under the influence of the synthesis of African
and Spanish cultures. Conga drums are usually used in pairs – two drums on the
same support. These are quite high drums – the upper and lower sides are
narrower and they are bulging in the middle.
Bongo drums
They come from central America (Cuba). Bongo drums consist
of a pair of rather small drums. They are played using the fingertips, which
makes them ideal for children.
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