r/percussionists
Welcome to Percussionists
How to think about r/percussionists
The community focuses on all aspects of percussion, catering to enthusiasts, musicians, and learners alike. It serves as a platform for sharing techniques, discussing instruments, and exploring various styles of percussion music, including improvisation and rhythm patterns. Members often share personal experiences, tutorials, and performances, creating a vibrant space for collaboration and learning.
Confidence 4/5
Audience
Participants range from amateur percussionists to professional musicians, with a diverse age group primarily consisting of young adults and teens. They are passionate about rhythm and percussion instruments, often seeking advice, sharing performances, and discussing techniques. The vibe is supportive and collaborative, with members eager to learn from one another and share their musical journeys.
Posting culture
Content that thrives includes instructional videos, performance clips, and discussions about percussion techniques and instruments. Members appreciate authenticity and creativity, while overly promotional or off-topic posts tend to receive downvotes. The community values engagement and constructive feedback, with a steady posting cadence that encourages regular contributions from its members.
Brand engagement notes
Brands looking to engage with this community should focus on providing value through educational content, such as tutorials or product demonstrations, rather than direct promotions. Collaborations with community members or sharing user-generated content can foster goodwill. Brands should avoid aggressive marketing tactics, as the community is likely to react negatively to overt promotional efforts. Authenticity and a genuine interest in percussion culture are key to successful engagement.
Top keywords
What r/percussionists talks about
Weighted by how often each term appears in posts and comments, relative to baseline frequency. The largest words are the strongest signals of community focus.
External signals
Where the community looks
Top external domains linked from posts and comments — a quick read on the sources of truth this audience trusts.
Top contributors
Who shapes the conversation
The most active and most-upvoted posters and commenters in this community. Useful when planning outreach or studying a community's tastemakers.
Top posters
By post count
- u/xhysics
- u/Marimba-me
- u/Vitus-weiss-Bescheid
- u/strangelyuneven
- u/MHoward1990
- u/DougMusic1984
- u/percussion-realm
- u/AConfederacyOfDunces
- u/Elliot517
- u/thamidg3t
- u/Chandler_Percussion
- u/Many_Possible_9126
- u/SFDrummer
- u/Vogonaut
- u/percussionthrow
- u/IMPERIAL-COMPLETIST
- u/elamarkadosh
- u/TheRealLardin
- u/avidbeats
- u/rudyvalero01
- u/sebperc
- u/theonion
- u/[deleted]
- u/Striking-Purchase266
- u/rhyanna_sucks
- u/cypaint56
- u/twice69_
- u/AyCforever
- u/savllama999
- u/Key_Thing3603
- u/rhs3Atl
- u/BraveAd3124
- u/imaginAlmusica
- u/Fingolfin_melkor
- u/abhalu
- u/Inevitable_Lie_9766
- u/blankpageanxiety
- u/tiawaf
- u/vifarias
- u/TheLongJohnOfSilver
- u/AvocadoEveryDay
- u/Roving_Rhythmatist
- u/volcanocapriblue
- u/PresentationJust4801
- u/AutoModerator
- u/mushroommind
- u/Italian_Sausage
- u/drybonescereal
- u/soggypebbIes
- u/polkaraystingdot
- u/Chris_fin
- u/samulrimba
- u/dave31kdrum5
- u/Dabadadada
- u/Skysketches1102
- u/seleznov_drummer
- u/EricODalyMusic
- u/ParaShift77
- u/Holiday-Practice-318
- u/matdesca
- u/thisismylifexoxo
- u/DrummingLimbs
- u/worldmusic123
- u/Captin_Cat3132
- u/Big-Ad-1077
- u/nemerof05
- u/Acousticks
- u/eureka_yess
- u/Music1357
- u/Bottom_Of_The_Bill
- u/Stunning-Branch-6724
- u/Chininja7
- u/hittinstuff
- u/DangerousTitle6564
- u/hill_crest222
- u/Nitr0daKng
- u/theperfumeshed
- u/Imagineer_101
- u/Bruno_Limenes
- u/Sebarisi23
- u/MisterRizz
- u/Due_Plate_784
- u/conguera7
- u/deerofthedunny
- u/Sharkgust
- u/Drumlinehits
By votes
- u/MHoward1990
- u/xhysics
- u/AConfederacyOfDunces
- u/Marimba-me
- u/sebperc
- u/percussion-realm
- u/theonion
- u/strangelyuneven
- u/[deleted]
- u/Elliot517
- u/Striking-Purchase266
- u/rhyanna_sucks
- u/SFDrummer
- u/thamidg3t
- u/DougMusic1984
- u/Vitus-weiss-Bescheid
- u/Vogonaut
- u/cypaint56
- u/twice69_
- u/AyCforever
- u/TheLongJohnOfSilver
- u/percussionthrow
- u/savllama999
- u/rhs3Atl
- u/Fingolfin_melkor
- u/tiawaf
- u/vifarias
- u/Key_Thing3603
- u/imaginAlmusica
- u/BraveAd3124
- u/abhalu
- u/Inevitable_Lie_9766
- u/AvocadoEveryDay
- u/Roving_Rhythmatist
- u/volcanocapriblue
- u/PresentationJust4801
- u/AutoModerator
- u/Chris_fin
- u/Dabadadada
- u/ParaShift77
- u/blankpageanxiety
- u/Italian_Sausage
- u/IMPERIAL-COMPLETIST
- u/drybonescereal
- u/soggypebbIes
- u/polkaraystingdot
- u/samulrimba
- u/dave31kdrum5
- u/seleznov_drummer
- u/elamarkadosh
- u/TheRealLardin
- u/Chandler_Percussion
- u/mushroommind
- u/Skysketches1102
- u/EricODalyMusic
- u/Holiday-Practice-318
- u/matdesca
- u/thisismylifexoxo
- u/DrummingLimbs
- u/worldmusic123
- u/Big-Ad-1077
- u/Captin_Cat3132
- u/nemerof05
- u/Acousticks
- u/avidbeats
- u/eureka_yess
- u/Music1357
- u/Bottom_Of_The_Bill
- u/Stunning-Branch-6724
- u/Chininja7
- u/hittinstuff
- u/DangerousTitle6564
- u/hill_crest222
- u/Nitr0daKng
- u/rudyvalero01
- u/Many_Possible_9126
- u/theperfumeshed
- u/Imagineer_101
- u/Bruno_Limenes
- u/Sebarisi23
- u/MisterRizz
- u/Due_Plate_784
- u/conguera7
- u/deerofthedunny
- u/Sharkgust
- u/Drumlinehits
Top commenters
By comment count
- u/[deleted]
- u/MisterMarimba
- u/PataFlamDragadiddle
- u/Fencemaker
- u/InvestigatorNo8154
- u/IndependentBoof
- u/sebperc
- u/ChankSmithInnisbitch
- u/vampiricrogu3
- u/NorthwoodsDan
- u/UNEEK_Studios
- u/Craftyskills17
- u/picklebobjoe
- u/driftingphotog
- u/pm_me_round_frogs
- u/PamelaHoffman-Jeep
- u/sizzle-dee-bizzle
- u/CaptainOfTheCoconuts
- u/iamisandisnt
- u/Redbeard_Rum
- u/Kirbyfire73
- u/nariyung
- u/pr1mer06
- u/Waluigi-Radio
- u/murphyat
- u/frockofseagulls
- u/sound_scientist
- u/pop-popvibe
- u/Chandler_Percussion
- u/DannyHepf
- u/symphonyno87
- u/Flamesake
- u/adamkemp
- u/Obstreperous_Drum
- u/NRGhome
- u/jabbanobada
- u/Valint
- u/grimmfarmer
- u/Papa_G_
- u/bamalama
- u/BraveAd3124
- u/xhysics
- u/Throwzone04
- u/insurgent29
- u/boj3143
- u/polymath22
- u/Egon_121
- u/rehenah
- u/PhunkyDrummer
- u/slvrbckt
- u/teneaf
- u/me_florentine
- u/skaiswaycool
- u/Blis_e
- u/r_conqueror
- u/BigEnvironmental7000
- u/AConfederacyOfDunces
- u/hill_crest222
- u/Drummer223
- u/me_barto_gridding
By votes
- u/PataFlamDragadiddle
- u/[deleted]
- u/driftingphotog
- u/MisterMarimba
- u/IndependentBoof
- u/polymath22
- u/hill_crest222
- u/Fencemaker
- u/boj3143
- u/AConfederacyOfDunces
- u/sebperc
- u/Redbeard_Rum
- u/NRGhome
- u/ChankSmithInnisbitch
- u/vampiricrogu3
- u/pm_me_round_frogs
- u/Waluigi-Radio
- u/BraveAd3124
- u/NorthwoodsDan
- u/UNEEK_Studios
- u/Craftyskills17
- u/picklebobjoe
- u/PamelaHoffman-Jeep
- u/InvestigatorNo8154
- u/CaptainOfTheCoconuts
- u/pr1mer06
- u/murphyat
- u/pop-popvibe
- u/DannyHepf
- u/symphonyno87
- u/Papa_G_
- u/bamalama
- u/Throwzone04
- u/insurgent29
- u/Egon_121
- u/r_conqueror
- u/Drummer223
- u/me_barto_gridding
- u/sizzle-dee-bizzle
- u/iamisandisnt
- u/Kirbyfire73
- u/nariyung
- u/frockofseagulls
- u/sound_scientist
- u/Chandler_Percussion
- u/Flamesake
- u/adamkemp
- u/Obstreperous_Drum
- u/jabbanobada
- u/Valint
- u/grimmfarmer
- u/xhysics
- u/rehenah
- u/PhunkyDrummer
- u/slvrbckt
- u/teneaf
- u/me_florentine
- u/skaiswaycool
- u/Blis_e
- u/BigEnvironmental7000
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FAQ
r/percussionists — frequently asked questions
Quick facts about this subreddit's size, history, focus, and related communities.
How many subscribers does r/percussionists have?
r/percussionists has approximately 7,084 subscribers as of May 27, 2026.
When was r/percussionists created?
r/percussionists was created on December 8, 2010 (15 years ago).
What is r/percussionists about?
The community focuses on all aspects of percussion, catering to enthusiasts, musicians, and learners alike. It serves as a platform for sharing techniques, discussing instruments, and exploring various styles of percussion music, including improvisation and rhythm patterns. Members often share personal experiences, tutorials, and performances, creating a vibrant space for co…
What subreddits are similar to r/percussionists?
Communities similar to r/percussionists include r/percussion, r/jazzdrums, r/drum, r/drumline.
Who are the most active posters on r/percussionists?
The most frequent posters on r/percussionists include u/xhysics, u/Marimba-me, u/Vitus-weiss-Bescheid.
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