Percussion Instruments

Percussion instruments are played by being struck, shaken, rubbed or scraped. They are thought to be the oldest type of musical instruments.

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    Drum Kit
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    Electronic Drum Kit
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    Drum Machine
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    Snare Drum
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    Conga
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    Bongos
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    Bass Drum
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    Timpani

  Drums & related

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    Cymbals
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    Gong

  Cymbals and Gongs

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    Tubular Bells (Chimes)

  Tubular Bells

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    Xylophone
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    Marimba
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    Vibraphone
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    Glockenspiel

  Xylophone & related

Please note that not all percussion instruments are shown here. In addition, there are often other variations on many of the instruments listed above that have not been included. We have however tried to include the most common instruments and their derivatives.