Many of the instruments in the percussion family fall into a very broad category called "hand percussion." Most of these instruments are played with the hands, but some are also struck with a stick or mallet. Examples of hand percussion instruments include: cymbals, triangles, gongs, maracas, tambourines, claves, cabasas, bells, blocks, bongos, congas, scratchers, castinets, and a large variety of frame drums to name just a few!

With the variety of percussion instruments available today, players can choose from a truly unique set of instruments that will allow them to find their own musical "voices."