Drums Through The Ages: The Story Of Our Oldest And Most Fascinating Musical Instruments

Drums Through The Ages: The Story Of Our Oldest And Most Fascinating Musical Instruments is a comprehensive exploration of the history, evolution, and cultural significance of drums. Written by Charles Lafayette White, this book delves into the origins of drums, tracing their development from ancient times to the modern era. The author explores the various types of drums used in different cultures and traditions, including African, Asian, Native American, and European drumming. The book also discusses the role of drums in religious and spiritual practices, as well as in military and ceremonial contexts. Along with detailed historical information, Drums Through The Ages also includes photographs, illustrations, and musical notation to help readers better understand the instruments and their unique sounds. Overall, this book is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history and cultural significance of one of the world's oldest and most beloved musical instruments.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Charles Lafayette White
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Published: 10/20/2012
Pages: 222
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.03lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d
ISBN: 9781258500610

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