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History of Percussion Instruments

The first type of percussion instrument was simply anything hit together to produce sound. Drums evolved from this and are known to have existed from around 6000 BC. They were used by all major civilizations throughout the world.

Percussion instruments have strong ceremonial, sacred, or symbolic associations almost everywhere. Certain drums symbolize and protect tribal royalty in much of Africa. They were also used to transmit messages over long distances.

They also played a major role in medieval and Renaissance Europe. The snare drum and its relatives were used in the infantry to send coded instructions to the soldiers.¹


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Roland TD20S V-Pro Series Electronic Drum Kit

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These digital drums are in the acoustic house! You have to play them to appreciate how dynamic and expressive these pads are. Roland even modeled snar...Read More


Slingerland Classic V Classic Wrap Drum Kit

Price: 4,600.00
Retail Price: 7,100.00

The Classic V drum kit features unique American-made, all maple shells. The shells have a custom lay-up laminate configuration to give the drums more ...Read More


Slingerland Gene Krupa Signature 4-Piece Drum Shell Kit

Price: 3,649.00
Retail Price: 5,600.00

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Roland TD12S V-Stage Electronic Drum Kit

Price: 3,295.00
Retail Price: 4,299.00

Great feeling, great sounding! The new V-Stage Series TD-12S makes the middle range of the V-Drums line feel like first class. With mesh V-Pads all th...Read More


Roland TD6SXT V-Tour All-Mesh Electronic Drum Kit

Price: 1,995.00
Retail Price: 2,399.00

The newest member of the V-Drums family combines the versatile TD-6V Percussion Sound Module with upgraded components, such as a 10 in. dual-trigger m...Read More


Roland TD20 Percussion Sound Module

Price: 1,895.00
Retail Price: 2,095.00

Without a doubt, the new TD-20 is Roland's best percussion sound module ever, offering the ultimate sonic quality....Read More


Mapex PM728U Pro M Fusion Pop 22 7-Piece Drum Kit

Price: 1,800.00
Retail Price: 2,999.99

Meet your next drum set, the all-maple Pro M. Thin maple shells, finished in a wide choice of high-gloss lacquered colors or exclusive DelmarĀ® coveri...Read More


Tama Praetorian Bell Brass Snare Drum with Warlord Lug

Price: 1,699.00
Retail Price: 2,599.99

Newly designed snare features a 6 x 14 in. shell with the new "Warlord Collection" lugs that, along with the Badge, incorporates Swarovski crystals fo...Read More


Yamaha DTXPRESS IV Special Electronic Drum Kit

Price: 1,599.00
Retail Price: 2,099.99

An all-new set of voices makes this the best sounding DTXPRESS kit yet. The Special version shares the same module as the Standard, but has a larger s...Read More


Yamaha DTXPRESS III Special Electronic Drum Kit

Price: 1,499.95
Retail Price: 1,995.00

The Special Edition contains all the features of the DTXPRESS III, with the addition of an ergonomic curved rack; 3 round multi-zone cymbal pads (3-zo...Read More


Roland TD6SW V-Tour Electronic Drum Kit

Price: 1,495.00
Retail Price: 1,595.00

Roland introduces the newest member of its award-winning V-Drums line: the TD-6SW, which succeeds the TD-6SV. The TD-6SW features a new type mesh snar...Read More


Tama SP42NFS Starclassic Performer New Fusion 4-Piece Drum Shell Kit

Price: 1,450.00
Retail Price: 2,229.99

Drummers have enjoyed the sound of Birch for over thirty years. Starclassic Performer brings you the distinct sweet and fat sound that only Birch can ...Read More


Tama SRG42NFS Starclassic Performer EFX New Fusion 4-Piece Drum Shell Kit

Price: 1,450.00
Retail Price: 2,229.99

The Starclassic Performer Series features a birch shell with a fat sound and a wide variety of patterns for the covering sheet. We have lined up three...Read More

 

 
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¹ The Guide to Symphony Orchestra Instruments