If you saw a guy with a mohawk playing the bongos and thought that it was cool, the chances are that you’d also want to give it a shot. Percussion Instruments are an excellent choice whether you choose it as a hobby or a career. A career as a percussionist brings more versatility to you. It has been noticed that practicing enhances one's sense of rhythm. You can play other instruments like guitar and drums with twice the precision. These are compact, affordable, and super fun when compared to the other devices. So, don’t wait any longer and get one for yourself.

If you recently visited an orchestra, got inspired and decided to try it out yourself or you are just bored by the long never-ending summer and decided to try for fun, you have come to the right place. Here listed below are 7 instruments that you can pick up as a beginner and hopefully make a career out of it.

Foot Tambourine
Emerged in Egypt, Tambourines have come a long way. Originally called a tof, they come in different variations today, one of which is a foot tambourine. Consisting of a round frame with several beads like jingles, this little instrument is one of the smallest amongst the other percussion instruments. You can put these on your foot and tap along a song as you learn. They are more fun when you learn to synchronize it with your guitar.

Bongo Drums
Risen from Afro-Cuban culture, this percussion instrument consists of drums with a small open bottom of different sizes. These are played by hand and held between knees. The sound is produced when the player taps on the box using their fingers. The sound coming from the bongos is nothing like their small size. Their soft and smooth high pitched sound will leave your audience mesmerized. Instrument Insider has a guide on how to choose the best drum for your needs.

Finger Snapping
The most affordable of all this is the most favored amongst beginners as it is free of cost. Pressing together forcefully the thumb and middle finger and then forcing it downwards produces a sound that can easily synchronize with several other instruments to create perfect harmony. Since almost everyone knows how to snap the fingers, anyone can take it up as a hobby. Moreover, let’s not forget the most important factor it doesn’t require any investment.

Egg Shakers
Also known as ganza, this tiny percussion instrument has roots in Latin America. These come in different styles and varied sounds, along with having and lots of color options. You can put one of the variations of egg shakers on your foot as well. Comparatively cheap, egg shakers are fierce competitors if you are confused between the vast collection of percussion instruments.

Cajon
Enjoyed in the Afro Peruvian musical instrument, this wooden box-like instrument has originated from Peru. You can comfortably sit on one of these while engaging your audience with a bunch of different sounds that enhance the melodies often heard coming from drums. They aren’t as affordable as the other instruments but will inevitably accompany you in the long run. Once you get used to playing a Cajon, you can utilize a bass drum pedal, attach it to the Cajon and easily play it with a single foot.

Triangle
Coming from the aesthetic lands of Europe, this instrument entered the western orchestra around the 18th century. It might come off as insignificant in the percussion family due to its three-sided curved steel body. But the triangle is of great importance. A triangle player is expected to be perfect in their practice of the instrument as it is clearly heard amongst the sound of the orchestra.

Bones
The handiest amongst all other instruments, this one consists of a pair of long bones or longitudinal pieces of wood. Traditionally from Scottish highlands, these have a long history all around the world, including Greece, Rome, and China. You can relate its sound to that of a bone constantly rattling up and down a ribcage. These are played by holding them between fingers, preferably on either side of the middle finger. It can take a while for you to get used to the numbing sensation that you get after holding the bones for a long time; however, the folk sound coming from these is worth it.