Drums/Percussion

These drum lessons for kids bring the life of drums to children's stories and folktales. Use anything from a Remo drum for kids to an electronic drum set.

Nov 30, 2009 - Marcy Paulson

Kids drum together and create rhythm patterns with these free drum lessons for a kids gathering drum, Remo drum for kids, kids drum set, or kids electronic drum set.

Nov 30, 2009 - Marcy Paulson

Here are 3 games to play on a kids gathering drum, Remo drum for kids, kids drum set, or kids electronic drum set. The fun activities introduce tempo, rhythm, and volume.

Nov 30, 2009 - Marcy Paulson

Need a drum kids can bang around on? Here are instructions to make four fun drums for kids: bongos, tom toms, water and steel drums children will love to play.

Nov 30, 2009 - Marcy Paulson

Budding drummers wanting to rock out on their iPhone need to look no further than Drum Kit Lite. With actual drum set graphics, this free app is worth the download time.

Nov 18, 2009 - Paul Williams

Since 1998, the most expensive drums in the world - from $5,000 for a snare drum to $75,000-plus for a complete set - have come from three workshops in suburban Detroit.

Oct 17, 2009 - Jimmy McFarlin

These two instruments, the rhythm sticks or claves and the cowbell, feature prominently in Afro Carribean music. They can be made in minutes at home.

Sep 16, 2009 - Douglas Howard

Because drum circles are so enjoyable, it isn't difficult to find drummers who want to get together and jam. Here are tips to grab some hand drums and get started.

Jul 18, 2009 - Marcy Paulson

Musicians visiting drum circles may wonder what type of drum to bring along. A few hand drums they're likely to run into include djembe drums, conga drums, and more.

Jul 18, 2009 - Marcy Paulson

With a few tips on drum circle etiquette and proper care for hand drums, beginners can have a great time and look like they've been part of a drumming circle for months.

Jul 18, 2009 - Marcy Paulson

Percussionists bring their djembe drums, conga drums, and other hand drums to explore a collective creativity as they let group rhythm take over at drum circles.

Jul 18, 2009 - Marcy Paulson

Here is a guide to a few of the more commonly used auxiliary percussion instruments that appear in arrangements for band and orchestra.

Jul 17, 2009 - Michelle Schusterman

Beating out a rhythm on an empty tin can to creating world-class ensemble music took less than a generation in Trinidad.

Jul 2, 2009 - Frances Ponick

Two affordable, entry-level conga sets--Toca Synergy and LP Aspire--have conga drums with quality tone that offers percussionists a great hand drum experience.

Oct 7, 2008 - Marcy Paulson