Percussion Instruments from around the world

As an extension of the hand, heart and mind percussion instruments from around the world just like humans from around the world come in a myriad of shapes and sounds. Some are small and make short sounds, some are tall some are melodic, and some give no idea from their appearance what their inner secrets hold. Each culture has its own percussion instruments which are used to accompany musicians, as an alternative or an addition to traditional drums. Each has its own special technique and possibilities and contribute a unique part of the mosaic of world music. Here is a vey interesting Wikipedia article of the seeming enless possibilities to investigate!