Percussion Instruments

Best Zildjian cymbals

If you want to play drums in a band, you'll need your own set of cymbals, even if you borrow them at a rehearsal room. Cymbals

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Best castanets

Castanets, sometimes called clackers, are a pair of small hand percussion instruments often used in a variety of music types,

Best xylophone for kids

A xylophone made for kids can spark a lifelong interest in music.

Best timpani mallets

Every musician has their favorite pair of timpani mallets. Don’t worry if your top choice doesn’t align with what other players

Best drum machine

The very first drum machine was created back in 1931 by Leon Theremin, who also invented one of the first electronic instruments,

Best Paiste cymbals

A drummer’s favorite cymbal usually comes down to what style of music they play, what kind of cymbal sounds they prefer and how

Best Meinl cymbals

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The best kalimba

While it is not essential, many players find they have greater success with playing the kalimba when they let their thumbnails

Best snare drum

A high-quality kick and snare drum form the foundation of your drum kit.

Best xylophone

Easy to learn but difficult to master, the xylophone is a great instrument on which to learn the basics of music theory.

Best hi-hat cymbals

Cymbals have existed in various forms since ancient times. Archaeologists have found evidence of cymbal use all over the world,