Collection: Drums & Percussion

Aside from the human voice, there's no type of instrument older than drums and percussion. Played by striking, scraping or rubbing with a stick, mallet or the player's hands, these instruments have developed over thousands of years from the most rudimentary forms into complex, specialized musical tools. Most drums and percussion instruments are used to provide rhythm to the music, as exemplified by today's acoustic drum kits and world percussion like bongos, congas, hand drums and timbales. The most recent step in drum evolution was the introduction of electronic drums in the late 20th century, giving drummers access to unprecedented flexibility in their setups. Check out our large Drums an Percussion selection.