| The history of drums ranges back from the age | | | | drummers all over the world has tended to |
| when it was primarily a device to communicate | | | | taken a liking for creating their custom drum |
| and an instrument used to perform during any | | | | kits. Drummers all over the world have been |
| rituals or ceremony. The jungle tribes have | | | | using drums from different parts of the |
| been using it as a means to send signals to | | | | globe. The collection, when played, can |
| other people of the same tribe or different | | | | generate wonderful music. |
| tribes. Same is the case in the history of | | | | |
| Latin drums. | | | | Bongo generates the sound when being struck |
| | | | in the low and high pitch sound areas. It's |
| Due to the simple nature of a drum structure, | | | | compact size and lightweight has made it one |
| the use of drum has been a worldwide | | | | of the favorites among the Latin drums users. |
| phenomenon. The music, as the saying goes, is | | | | |
| without any boundaries. And thus Latin drum | | | | Cajon is used to produce convincing sound and |
| that has its influences and origin from the | | | | snare effect. Drummers use their hands or use |
| Africa and the indigenous South America is | | | | rods and brushes to play this instrument. It, |
| popular around the world. | | | | generally, needs a floor stand to keep on the |
| | | | ground. |
| Recent years have seen the growth in the | | | | |
| popularity of the Cuban music, and in turn it | | | | Blocks are usually made of wood. The block |
| has brought a lifeline in the Latin form of | | | | comes in all three variations, viz. small, |
| music and also in the exposure of Latin | | | | low and high pitch. Their size is small so it |
| drums. The Salsa and the Samba once again | | | | is quite convenient for the drummers to use |
| have gained popularity throughout the world. | | | | their hands. |
| The globalization effect has increased the | | | | |
| popularity of instruments like, congas, | | | | Cowbells come in pairs but it is on the |
| bongos and timbales. | | | | preference of the drummer to use more than |
| | | | two in his collection. Two sticks also come |
| Latin drums include the likes of Bongo, | | | | in association with this piece of Latin drum. |
| Cajon, Conga, and Timbales. If one considers | | | | |
| the name of Latin drums and percussions then | | | | Macaras are used to play with two hands in |
| we will have a list including instruments as | | | | use. They provide style to the collection of |
| Agogos, Blocks, Bongos, Cabasas, Castanets, | | | | the drummer. |
| Congas, Cow Bells, Cuicas, Egg Shakers, | | | | |
| Guiros, Maracas, Pandeiro, Single Reco, Kelly | | | | To use such a wide range of Latin drums in |
| Shaker, Surdos, Tambourines, Tamborim, | | | | his collection the drummer also needs to have |
| Timbales and Tubanos. | | | | a good knowledge on the pieces of hardware he |
| | | | uses. There are even more devices that a |
| The above list certainly gives a lot of names | | | | drummer can use in his already wide |
| to the ordinary drummer who is trying to | | | | compilation of different drums and percussion |
| create a custom drum set. However, such | | | | devices. |
| variety is one exciting element, for which | | | | |