Here you will find drum sets, electronic drums, and percussion accessories for every level of player.
Introduction to Drums & Percussion Instruments
Drums & Percussion Instruments are the most ancient instruments of all, known to mankind from the earliest days of civilization. It may not have been used for entertainment then, but today, Drums are an important part of human culture and used in all kind of music around the world.
Percussion Instruments include many more instruments besides drums. In fact, any instrument that produces sound because of beating or striking it is considered to be part of the percussion family. There are many who also consider piano to be part of the percussion family because the sound is produced by the hammers striking the strings.
Percussion instruments are also great for introducing children to the wonderful world of music.
Drum Categories
- Acoustic Drum Sets: Set the perfect musical mood with the strong back beat of acoustic drums.
- Compact Drum Sets: Designed and developed for the younger players.
- Electronic Drum Kit: The best ones deliver great performance and realism.
- Snare Drums: Your snare sound is the most important part of your drum set, reflecting your style and musicality. With infinite sound possibilities, snare drums allow you to express your own unique voice.
- Apps: You can access apps that will help you learn to play drums as well as enhance/customize electronic drums.
The drum kit consists of a mix of drums, with the snare drum mounted on a stand and placed between the players knees. A bass drum played by a pedal is operated by the foot. One or two tom drums are usually mounted above the bass drum and one or more cymbals are also part of the drum kit. Drums may be played with either sticks (wooden or bamboo) or brushes (steel or nylon). A complete drum set includes bass pedal, the cymbal stand, the high hat stand, and the snare stand. In addition, you will also need to buy drum sticks, cymbals/high hat cymbals and a seat/throne.
Electronic Drum Sets
Thanks to electronic drum sets, more parents are now willing to get a drum set for their growing child; these drum sets allow you to practice without rattling the whole house.
These sets have volume control, and you can also plug in headphones so that you can play at odd hours and not wak up your neighbors. These drum sets are best to experience a quiet percussion session where only you’re listening to the sound.
Electronic drums make ideal beginning sets, so students who are a little shy to practice out loud can just play to themselves. An extra benefit of electric drum sets is that some come equipped with built-in metronomes to keep you on time.
Read: Reviews of the best electronic drums
Drum Sets for Juniors
You get good drum sets for kids that are smaller in size but fully functional (these are not toys) and are designed for the junior drummer.
Read: Drum Sets for Juniors
If you’re looking for drum toys, for your toddler, here are some good options – Drum sets for toddlers.
Complete Drum Sets
Looking for complete drum sets for the drummer in your life? You’ll feel like a king when you sit at the throne of a new five-piece drum set from one of the industry’s most popular brands, such as Pearl, Tama, Mapex, and more. We even offer all the extra bells and whistles so you can start rocking away.
Find all the drum accessories you need, from double bass pedals, cymbals, and triangles, to replacement drum heads, drum stools, and stands. When you need more cow bell, or your intense, gut-busting, around-the-world drum fills break the heads off of your sticks, be sure to stock up on replacement sticks and other drum accessories.
Complete Drum Sets on zZounds.
Traditional Hand Drums
Want something more traditional? Choose from a range of traditional hand drums available from all over the world.
- Djembes are rich-sounding, African drums that can produce a variety of tones.
- Arabic drums, usually made of metal, provide crisp, melodic cracks and pops.
- Hand drums and other handheld percussions, like tambourines and shakers, are great for impromptu jam sessions and for kids to learn basic rhythms.
- Bongos are perfect for lively musical traditions like salsa or samba.
So what are you waiting for? Pick up your favorite drums or percussion instrument and start making some beautiful rhythms.
As compared to the traditional retail stores, drum kits (including the electronic ones) are offered at cheaper prices online, have reasonable return policy, and you can order from the comfort of your own home.
KeytarHQ editorial team includes musicians who write and review products for pianists, keyboardists, guitarists & other musicians. KeytarHQ is the best online resource for information on keyboards, pianos, synths, keytars, guitars and music gear for musicians of all abilities, ages and interests.
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