Fun Facts About Drums
The oldest known drums were made from alligator skins in China and date back to 5500 BCE. In West Africa, special hourglass-shaped instruments known as "talking drums" can mimic the tones of human speech and were historically used for long-distance communication. A foundational concept in drumming is the rudiment, which is a basic pattern that forms the building blocks of more complex rhythms. There are 40 official rudiments recognized by the Percussive Arts Society.
In pop culture, The Beatles' 1964 appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show created such a demand for drums that the Ludwig Drum…
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