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The Fife and Drum
Fifers and drummers were important in the military beginning in the 14th century. Fifers and drummers tended to be boys between the ages of 10 and 18. Fifes and drums served as signal instruments.
There have been times in history when the fife was replaced by similar instruments, but the high shrill sound of the fife carries in the field of battle making it an excellent choice to relay the commanders orders to the soldiers.
The snare drum belongs to the oldest instrumental family. The snare and bass drums were the drums used most often by the militias.
Fifers and drummers were important in the military beginning in the 14th century. Fifers and drummers tended to be boys between the ages of 10 and 18. Fifes and drums served as signal instruments.
There have been times in history when the fife was replaced by similar instruments, but the high shrill sound of the fife carries in the field of battle making it an excellent choice to relay the commanders orders to the soldiers.
The snare drum belongs to the oldest instrumental family. The snare and bass drums were the drums used most often by the militias.
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Catherine
"Music lessons should be about the student. Each student learns in different ways, and at different speeds. Music is a journey, and on that journey, we will work and learn together." - Catherine
Books with CDs include:
Impressions Volume One, Two, and Three
Marches The Frog Prince
CDs include:
Wedding Bells
Lullabies
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