Field Drums (a/k/a Field of Drums)

“Build it and they will drum.” Dedicated to research, study and comparisons of field drums. Our purpose is to collect information about historical U.S. drums (manufacture, preservation, conservancy, repair, market) for use by scholars, collectors and others. Photographs of drums, and anything related, together with informative narratives, are welcome. Interested readers will find archived postings a good resource. Reach us at emirsky@gmail.com.

Monday, May 7, 2012

Transition from Rope to Rod Tension - When Did It Happen?

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Angelo Mauceri, Paradiddle58@gmail.com, wrote with this question: Hi Ellis, Could you please tell me the time period from when rope drums ...
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Thursday, April 26, 2012

Historic Images on eBay

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The Historic Images Store on eBay has a lot of interesting photos. I searched for "drum" and found these. I bought the first on...
Saturday, April 7, 2012

Battle of Baltimore

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From: Battle of Baltimore , March 13, 2012. A 16-year-old drummer boy named Henry Lightner was stationed at Fort McHenry during the...
Saturday, March 10, 2012

CONTINENTAL ARMY MARCHING DOWN THE OLD BOWERY, NEW YORK, DRUMS, BY HOWARD PYLE

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This genuine antique wood-cut engraving is titled "EVACUATION-DAY ONE HUNDRED YEARS AGO--THE CONTINENTAL ARMY MARCHING DOWN THE OLD BOW...

The General - Drum Chart

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Courtesy of Bill McGrath, United States Association of Rudimental Drummers : (click to enlarge)

The Army 2/4 - Drum Chart

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Courtesy of Bill McGrath, United States Association of Rudimental Drummers : (click to enlarge)

The Grey Ghost - Reilly Raiders' Drum Solo

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Courtesy of Bill McGrath, United States Association of Rudimental Drummers : (click to enlarge)

Devil's Flute - Drum Chart

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Courtesy of Bill McGrath, United States Association of Rudimental Drummers : (click to enlarge)
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Three Camps - Drum Chart

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Courtesy of Bill McGrath, United States Association of Rudimental Drummers : (click to enlarge)

Paddy on the Handcar - Drum Chart

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Courtesy of Bill McGrath, United States Association of Rudimental Drummers : (click to enlarge)

Downfall of Paris - Drum Chart

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Courtesy of Bill McGrath, United States Association of Rudimental Drummers : (click to enlarge)

Hell on the Wabash - Drum Chart

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Courtesy of Bill McGrath, United States Association of Rudimental Drummers : (click to enlarge)

Old Dan Tucker - Drum Chart

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Courtesy of Bill McGrath, United States Association of Rudimental Drummers : (click to enlarge)

John J. Pole - Kettledrums for the Army

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Reader Jay Martin writes: Hi, Do you have any information on a drum maker John J. Pole who was active circa 1900 in Geneva, NY? Apparen...
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Thursday, February 2, 2012

Question re Dream Dance Drum (a rope tensioned bass drum)

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There is a certain historic drum which has been attracting a certain amount of attention. I am hoping that you will take a look and tell me...
Tuesday, January 31, 2012

St. Anselm's Drum by Ed "Pop" Classey

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Unconfirmed information from George Kubicek (who calls this a "Larchmont Drum") to the effect that this drum now is located in ...
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Sunday, January 29, 2012

Conn 8 X 16" U.S. Marching Snare

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eBay seller droopydrawers( 3162) near Knoxville, TN, is offering item no. 200686954454 with a BIN price of $285, described as follows: This ...
Friday, January 6, 2012

1810 Abner Stevens Drum

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John O'Neill, a regular on this website, wrote: Please see attached photographs of an Abner Steven's 1810 field drum and drum stic...
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