This rare American-made military drum dates to 1740. The second oldest signed and dated American drum in existence, it is inscribed with the name of its maker, Robert Crosman of …

By beats or signals of the drum, the army rose in the morning, assembled, paraded, saluted, marched, and retired. During battle, the drummer could also call for medical assistance when …

It is widely recognized that the use of the fife and drum came from the armies of Switzerland, hundreds of years before America was discovered by Europeans. The fife was used because …

Jul 28, 2022 · During the Revolutionary War, the drum played a vital role in conveying messages, persuading troops to fight, and boosting morale. This Revolutionary War drum, circa 1740, …

Fife and Drum: Instruments of the Revolution. View or download this video on Vimeo. For armies in the 1700s, the fife and drum were far more than just ceremonial - they were key to …

Nov 2, 2018 · Music played an important part in the Revolutionary army. Each company was led by a fife and drum. Each company, in turn, was expected to have at least one drummer and …

Aug 19, 2017 · The sounds of the fife and drum filled the air outside of the Museum of the American Revolution Saturday with standards like “Yankee Doodle” and “The Liberty Song.” …

Mar 17, 2005 · The drum was the very voice and tongue of the commander. After the adoption of firearms, the fife came into use. Its peculiar piercing sound transcended the noise of men and …

Fife and Drum Music of the Revolutionary War. Excerpts from "Fife and Drum Music of the American Revolution: Military Music in America series, vol. 1," produced by the Company of …

Jun 8, 2015 · The piercing fife, the thundering drum: both can be heard over the din of battle, making them a crucial means of communication for commands like parley, cease fire, and …