Discover the world of ethnic drums and traditional rhythmic instruments from various parts of the world. Ethnic drums and percussion have a rich history, distinctive sound, and unique playing style. They are still used in traditional and modern music, world music, improvisation, rhythm teaching, and group drumming.
In this category, you will find African, Arabic, Shamanic, South American, Indian, and Asian drums, as well as small percussion and rhythmic instruments. Choose an instrument based on its sound, size, playing method, and musical style.
Every culture has created its own rhythmic instruments, playing techniques, and musical traditions. From the striking sound of African djembe through precise rhythms of Arabic drums to the deep and natural sound of shamanic drums - ethnic drums offer a wide range of various sound characters.
Traditional rhythmic music is not only about large drums. Small percussion instruments also play an important role, they complement the rhythm, create a pulse, accents, or distinctive sound effects. These include, for example, shakers, maracas, claves, castanets, tambourines, agogô, kalimbas, and other rhythmic instruments.
Many ethnic instruments are traditionally made from natural materials, such as wood, natural leather, seeds, nuts, metal or bamboo. The combination of material, shape and playing style significantly influences the final sound of the instrument.
Djembe and other traditional African drums with a distinctive rhythmic character. Suitable for solo playing, group drumming, workshops and concerts.
Traditional drums of the Middle East and North Africa, which include, for example, darbuka, doumbek, daf, doira and other rhythmic instruments.
Frame drums with a distinctive natural sound. Popular for traditional, intuitive and meditative playing.
Drums used in traditional music of South and Central America, suitable for Latin American rhythms, accompaniment as well as group drumming.
Traditional Indian rhythmic instruments with unique playing techniques and a rich musical tradition.
Traditional drums from various regions of Asia, from large ceremonial drums to smaller rhythmic instruments.
Smaller rhythmic instruments for complementing the rhythm and creating accents, such as shakers, maracas, claves, castanets, tambourines, agogô, chimes and other percussion.
Instruments that create specific tones in addition to rhythm, such as kalimbas and other traditional melodic percussion.
Small percussion is an important part of many musical traditions. With their diverse sounds, they can complement the basic rhythm, highlight individual beats or create a characteristic atmosphere.
Common small rhythmic instruments include, for example, shakers, maracas, claves, castanets, tambourines, agogô, chimes, kalimbas and other small percussion. You can use them in world music, acoustic playing, music workshops, rhythmic circles and music teaching.
Ethnic drums and percussion find their use in many areas. You can play them alone, in a music group or in a rhythm circle. They are suitable for beginners, advanced players and professional musicians.
When choosing an instrument, we recommend considering primarily the type of instrument, size, material, type of skin, tuning method, playing technique and desired sound.
If you are looking for a universal drum for rhythmic playing, djembe might be suitable. For oriental rhythms, darbuka, daf or doira are typical, while shamanic and other frame drums offer a different playing method and sound character.
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