Cowbells
Some would say: No drum kit without a cowbell. That's why many cowbells also come with a bracket that can be mounted on a stand. But you can also get a handheld cowbell so you can move around the floor to the rhythms.
The hollow sound of the cowbell can hold the rhythm while other instruments improvise.
You might not think it, but it's actually possible to deliver a massive solo on a handheld cowbell.
The cowbell has multiple sounds
At first glance, the cowbell kun may appear to have one sound. But you can get different sounds out of it by striking it in different places. For example, you can use a drumstick for this. If you strike the narrow end of the cowbell, you get a high-pitched sound and if you strike down towards the open end, you get a lower sound. It also makes a difference to the sound if you hold the cowbell firmly in your hand or open your hand slightly and give the sound more reverb.
So even though the cowbell is a very simple instrument, it is possible to make independent music with it. However, 9 times out of 10 it is used as a supplement to a larger setup.
If you want to try out the cowbell, you can buy one on this page. You can also find more percussion instruments here.