A percussion attachment mounts onto the rim of an African hand drum, e.g.,
Jembe, so that the percussionist can play both the drum and the
percussion device without having to pick up a drumstick or striker. The
percussion attachment has a brace and a striker. The brace has transverse
curved bar that rests rest atop the annular flange formed by the crown
ring of the drum. Uprights, i.e., vertical legs affixed to the curved bar
extend downward so a foot portion rests against the drum. A transverse
pivot member is supported on the uprights above the curved bar at a
position above the rim of the drum. A cowbell or other percussion device
is supported on the brace. An elongated striker pivots on pivot member,
with a handle and a striker tip. The tip moves in a vertical arc so that
it can hit the cowbell when the percussionist slaps the striker handle. A
spring can bias the striker to a neutral position. There can be more than
one striker, and more than one percussion device.