Rumpuryhmä
Rumpuryhmä, in Finnish, denotes a percussion-focused musical ensemble, typically centered on drums. While the specific makeup varies, a rumpuryhmä usually includes multiple percussionists who play a combination of drum sets, snare drums, bass drums and hand drums such as congas or cajón. Auxiliary percussion—tambourines, claves, shakers and other small instruments—is common to enrich textures and rhythm.
Repertoire for a rumpuryhmä ranges across genres. Some groups perform contemporary and experimental music written for
Performance practice and organization: A rumpuryhmä can be small (3–6 players) or larger (8–12 or more). Ensembles
Context and usage: The concept is common in Finland and other Nordic countries, where schools, community centers