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HISTORY

The History of Drums

Man has been beating on drums from as far back as history records (books will tell you around 6000 BC). Among numerous other artifacts found through the years, hollowed out logs were excavated that were believed to be communication devices in primitive times. Drums would later take a more prominent role in tribal ceremonial gatherings where they accompanied ritual dancing and celebration.

Field Drums - Ellis Mirsky has assembled historical information on field drums including drum photos, information, and critical commentary on field drums with a focus on the rope drums of the American Civil War. New!

Recorded History of Jazz Drumming
The evolution of drumset through the years from old style swing to modern day fusion. Covers many legendary drummers and their contribution in history.
A Drummer's Tradition
Articles on Drums, Book Reviews, Vintage Drums Reviews including the history of Gretsch drums, Vintage drum catalogs and drum books, Leedy drums, Ludwig Speed King foot pedal, Ludwig drums and drumsets, and vintage drum shops.

Drums were used throughout numerous wars including the infamous civil war. The fife and drummers marched proudly as their side fought for victory.

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The History of Drums
Emerging Drumset Beats through History
Covers Sousa drum parts, New Orleans second line style drumming, Jazz Swing, Jazz Dance, Rock Beats, Shuffle Beats, Latin Beats, etc.
Drum 'n Bass and Breakbeats
A fantastic article covering the evolution of Drum 'n Bass. George Broyer takes us on a journey through DNB land from 1980's house music to modern jungle breakbeats.
Jazz Resource Library - A very well organized site consisting of styles, timelines, and jazz legends. Helpful in determining where drums fit in to the jazz scene and how significant their role was through history.

Rock and Roll Drumming History - Pro Drummer / Author Daniel Glass wrote an exciting book on the history of Rock and Roll Drums and Drumming. This book covers drum history from 1948 to 2000 and follows the evolution of the drumset.

The History of Drums
Country Drumming
A short article covering the introduction of drums into traditional country music years ago.
The History of Four-Limb Independence
This brief history of four-limb independence on drumset, by Tom Mendola of Faunt school, is a supplement for the Faunt school and discusses how drumset independence evolved through the years.
Steel Drums - A short background of steel drums through history.

A Brief History of Drums and Drumming - Briefly covers the beginnings of drumming and drum corps, it's European connection, early rudiments, NARD (the National Associatioin of Rudimental Drummers) and how drum rudiments evolved through history, Drum and Fife, Swiss drum notation, pipe band competitions, World War II drum scores, pipe band snare drumming books, and more.

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