Percussion instruments are a very important part of a song. Without Drums aren't the only way to add beats and rhythms to your tune though. There are a lot of neat percussion instruments that'll spice up your songs. Here are a few to shake things up.
Percussion Instrument - Guiro q1721
The guiro is a hand-held hollow percussion Ricky Martin.
Percussion Instrument - The Cowbell 44w3k
The cowbell (also called the square hand bell) got its name cuz it looks like something your cow Bessie would styles of music - especially funk music. Can you imagine War's famous Low Rider tune without a cowbell?
Percussion Instrument - Tambourine 4e4r36
Add a little jingle to your tune with a tambourine. Tambourines are made from various materials and come in an easy-to-handle crescent shape, full circle or as a drum kit mount. Some tambourines have a instrument used by tons of bands. The Doors used a tambourine a lot in their music to mimic the sounds of "spirits." Stevie Nicks of Fleetwood Mac used the tambourine so much it kinda became her trademark. No one can shake a tambourine like ol' Stevie.
Percussion Instrument - Cabasa 2o703x
The cabasa is another hand-held produce sound.
Percussion Instrument - Maracas 1s3q34
There's nothing like a pair of maracas to add a little salsa to your song and kick it up a notch! This hand held Latin instrument is usually shaken in pairs and sound is produced by beans or beads hitting the inside wall of the instrument. They're usually made out of wood but can be found in plastic and even metal. The Rolling Stones' tune Sympathy For The Devil is jam-packed with maracas.
