1. Percussion Family

2. Non-Pitched Percussion
All percussion instruments must be struck with a beater or a stick to make sound
Used to keep the beat

3. Non-Pitched Percussion
Main Non-Pitched Percussion Instruments
Snare Drum
Bass Drum
Cymbals

4. Pitched Percussion
Instruments are still struck – but produce multiple pitches
Used to play melody and harmony

5. Pitched Percussion Main Pitched Percussion Instruments Bells Xylophone
Piano

6. Accessory Percussion
Used to add “extra noises” to music. Usually involve fun sounds.

7. Modern Percussion
Modern Rock & Jazz Percussionist use a Drum Set A set player can play up to four different drums at the same time.