Concert Percussion

Shop Mallet & Concert Percussion at Sweetwater

Behind every memorable march or overture is the heart-pounding pulse of the concert percussion. The pacesetting concert bass and snare. The thundering toms and timpani. The atmospheric triangle, tambourine, cymbals, and xylophone. Without these instruments, orchestral music wouldn’t be what it is today.

For the concert percussionist, orchestral percussion is a playground of sounds. A well-stocked percussion section may include bongos, claves, and suspended cymbals and may even incorporate lesser-used instruments like temple blocks, rototoms, vibraslap, gongs, rainsticks, and more.

You see, concert percussion is a melting pot of cultures. On the one hand, you have the concert bass, snare, toms, and cymbals, which have evolved from military drum and brass bands to the concert percussion and drum set we know today. On the other, you also have the influence of Afro-Cuban music on orchestral music, which is why many concert percussion sections today are stocked with maracas, congas, güiros, and more.

Are you a drummer or percussionist? Here at Sweetwater, we carry endless instruments for the student to the professional. Use the filters on this page to access everything from sleigh bells to wind chimes.

Keyboard percussionist? Sweetwater carries a curated selection of vibraphones and xylophone kits that you can enjoy outside the classroom. We also have rental bell and marimba sets to get you in tip-top shape for competition season. Now, brushing up on those octaves and four-mallet chords has never been easier.

While you’re at it, don’t forget to stock up on drumsticks, mallets, and accessories! If you have any questions about your next concert percussion purchase, then contact our knowledgeable Sweetwater Sales Engineers at (800) 222-4700.