Drums/Percussion

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

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