When we discuss percussion instruments we think in terms of Cuba, India, Africa, Asia and Latin America as a whole.
After the Second World War, rhythm and jazz music was made popular by musicians Dizzy Gillespie and Chano Pozo; the musicians introduced congas to jazz in 1947.
Bongos, maracas and the Brazilian friction drum were also introduced giving jazz a Caribbean feel.
In the 1970’s and the 1980’s ancient African instruments were introduced by Don Cherry, the world-famous trumpeter.
Cymbals, gongs and bells are all percussion instruments used in jazz and blues music; most of these come from China, Bali and other parts of Asia.
Drums (drum kit) were introduced in the latter part of the nineteenth century.
Drums consist of bass drum, mounted with a foot pedal, snare drum, floor or rack-mounted tom-tom, foot-controlled hi-hat cymbals and a variety of other accent cymbals. Drummers often add other devices to their drum kits, such as wooden blocks, cowbells and drums varying in size.
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