Percussion Instruments

About Percussion Instruments

Percussion instruments play a key role in rhythm and music education, valued for their simplicity, portability, and ability to engage players of all skill levels. From classrooms and acoustic sessions to live bands and percussion ensembles, these instruments add energy, texture, and movement to any performance.

This category focuses on small, non-pitched and melodic percussion items:

• Shakers and egg shakers – Simple rhythm tools, great for group play, classroom activities, or subtle additions to acoustic sets.
• Tambourines – With or without drum heads, tambourines add rhythmic jingle effects and are used across pop, folk, and worship music.
• Cajons – A popular choice for acoustic and Latin styles, cajons are box drums that serve as compact, versatile rhythm instruments.
• Claves and castanets – Provide sharp, percussive tones commonly used in Latin and flamenco music.
• Wood blocks, cowbells, and guiros – Add unique textures, ideal for ensemble or world music contexts.
• Boomwhackers – Tuned plastic percussion tubes that are colourful, safe, and engaging—perfect for primary school music programs, group learning, and rhythm games.

These instruments are ideal for classrooms, percussion circles, unplugged performances, and anyone looking to add rhythmic layers to their music.

At SWAMP, we stock a practical and affordable range of percussion instruments suited to students, educators, multi-instrumentalists, and working musicians. Whether you're building a classroom kit or enhancing your rhythm section, these percussion tools offer creative and accessible ways to play.