Percussion

Information on how to choose, set-up, tune and maintain drums, percussion, cymbals and hardware. Free MP3 downloads.

Information about tympani, sticks, drum sets, composers and miscellaneous topics.

A photo album of a private collection of over 200 bells of various ages, from all over the world. Includes photos of bells in Romanian churches and the literature and the history of bells.

Hyperlinked encyclopedia article covers the instrument making, its use in churches and temples from different countries, bell towers, famous bells, and gallery.

Instructions for drum refinishing, tuning, and construction. Included are an on-line store, discussion forums and product reviews.

Drum techniques project by Mike James.

Hang Drum World is an informative resource for people wanting to learn more about the Hang Drum.

Online articles, archives, news, and subscription information.

Tribute to Nancy Terdrik, a vaudeville performer and spoon player known as Fancy Nancy. Includes how to play the spoons, audio, and video.

A technical paper about the acoustics of bells, with research, software, recordings and findings about bell tuning derived from analysis of bell sounds.

Product descriptions, production information, artist profiles, cymbal sounds and forum.

Product details, audio samples, and artist profiles.

About the drumming, culture and other musical traditions of the Mande peoples of West Africa, with articles, rhythms, CD liner notes, references, reviews, and links to other sites.

Nice attempt to bring together all djembe rhythm notation sources on the web.

Maarten Schepers' website, about his instructional books, traditional rhythms, and drumset adaptations, with sound samples and pictorials. Also offering the Malinke Percussion Discography, and djembe and dunun classes in South of France.

Official site of master drummer Mamady Keita. Biography, discography, filmography, and a calendar of events and workshops.

Freelance webdesigner's showcase, with photos and video snippets (requires Flash player or plugin).

West-African Percussion rhythms from Guinea and surrounding countries: notation and soundfiles of about 100 rhythms.

Community site with discussion forum, chat, calendar, links, and listings of workshops.

Includes the drummer's biography, discography, and links.

Michigan drummer. Biography and setup list.

New York City-based live and studio drummer, composer, and singer of multiple styles of music.

UK based drummer. Contains biography, equipment list, webcam and contact information.

Site contains biography, discography, press releases, sponsor information, media and contact information.

Specialize in frame drums and drum building workshops which include journeying and connecting with your drum. Custom frame drums built to your specs.

Drum sets. Pictures and artists.

A Maryland-based steel drum instrument builder offering lessons.

News of interest to the steel pan community

Hang drummer from Italy. Booking information, music and videos.

French Spacedrum manufacturer. Information about instrument, links, contact information.

An original booklet by PANArt, 2008.

Ukrainian Vadjraghanta manufacturer. Information about instrument, videos, photos, reviews, contact information, order form.

Manufacturer of mallet percussion instruments including marimbas, xylophones, vibraphones, chimes, bells and marching percussion. Contains inventory, practice room, artists, and information for educators.

Jazz and creative music drummer / percussionist / composer.

Specializes in contemporary classical chamber music and marimba.

Percussion teacher in Scotland. Equipment, rudiments, and clinics.

Pro percussionist based in Los Angeles. Biography, pictures, reviews, interview, discography, and links page.

A composer, musician and leader of Mamma Tongue, which performs world beat and african music.

Official site for the Los Angeles based musician and drummer featuring sights, sounds, performance dates, and GRIDS.

Cuban percussionist whose range includes the Afro/Cuban, jazz, and pop genres.

Dutch percussionist in solo, ensemble and orchestral context. Curriculum vitae, repertoire, calendar, recordings, pictures, and links.

Styles include rock, pop, and jazz. Sound clips, biography, and links.

World music percussionist. Audio clips, instruction information, world grooves, and new age.

Information about his recent activities, sound clips and contact information.

Educational information and contact information for private lessons.

Biography, discography, photo gallery, and FAQ.

Bodhran classes in Canton, Massachusetts in the U.S.

Handmade bodhrans decorated with runes or inspired by local landscapes. Orkney, Scotland.

Performer and maker based in Dallas, Texas. Makes drums to order using raw skins.

Steel tongue drums with esoteric symbols. With audio samples and video clips.