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Tambourines
Tambourines Add bright, shimmering accents, driving rhythm, and dynamic texture to any...
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Tongue Drums
Tongue Drums Discover the soothing, meditative, and beautifully resonant sounds of Tongue...
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Frame Drums
Frame Drums Experience ancient rhythms, subtle dynamic control, and cultural heritage with...
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Vibraslaps
Vibraslaps Add a unique, rattling accent and iconic "chatter" to your music...
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Sleigh Bells+
Sleigh Bells Evoke the festive spirit and add a bright, rhythmic jangle...
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Rainsticks
Rainsticks Evoke the tranquil sounds of a tropical downpour and add organic,...
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Miscellaneous Percussion
Miscellaneous Percussion Expand your sonic palette and explore unconventional textures with Miscellaneous...
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World Percussion Cases & Bags
World Percussion Cases & Bags Protect your valuable instruments, ensure safe transit,...
Collection: World Percussion
World Percussion
Explore global rhythm, culture, and expression with World Percussion, a diverse collection of percussion instruments rooted in traditional, folk, and cultural music from around the world. These instruments bring unique textures, rhythms, and tonal colours that enrich musical performances, education, and cultural exploration.
This category includes a wide range of hand drums and ethnic percussion, such as djembes, congas, bongos, cajons, frame drums, doumbeks, darbukas, shakers, claves, cowbells, shekeres, rainsticks, and other traditional percussion instruments. Each instrument reflects the musical heritage and rhythmic traditions of different regions and cultures.
World percussion instruments are widely used by percussionists, educators, cultural performers, music therapists, worship teams, schools, and community groups. They are ideal for world music, folk ensembles, acoustic performances, drum circles, classroom activities, and cross-cultural music education.
Modern world percussion instruments are crafted with authentic materials, durable construction, and consistent tuning, making them suitable for both beginners and experienced players. Many instruments are designed for hand-playing techniques, encouraging expressive rhythm, coordination, and group interaction without the need for complex setup.
World percussion is commonly paired with classroom instruments, meditation and music therapy tools, acoustic ensembles, and rhythm accessories, creating engaging musical experiences across learning, performance, and wellness settings.
From traditional rhythms to contemporary fusion, world percussion instruments offer a rich, rhythmic language that connects music, culture, and community.