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, October 16, 2017

Interview with George Carroll: Marching and Field Percussion Historian

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Interview with George Carroll: Marching and Field Percussion Historian as interviewed by Jeff Hartsough and Derrick Logozzo See  http://...

Sons of Liberty Drumline

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I think that these photos were originally posted by Ron Da Silva Bobby Thompson (2nd from Left)

Question re 1803 US Army Regimental Drum

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A reader emailed to say: "Hello, "I came across your blog when researching information regarding a specific style drum and I ...
Monday, September 25, 2017

A Very Brief History of the Trumpet and Bugle Through 2006

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Trumpet in F by A. G. Guichard, Paris, ca. 1840 featuring Stölzel piston valves. From the National Music Museum. A Ver...

On Rounded Bearing Edges

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See https://www.facebook.com/billy.gladstone/posts/1619354978108610. https://www.facebook.com/billy.gladstone/posts/1619354978108610
Sunday, September 24, 2017

Wow, a Great History Lesson

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A short history of fifes, drums, Boston.  Wonderful.
Tuesday, August 8, 2017

More Historic Photos

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SOURCE: Artifact Percussion, April 9, 2017, https://medium.com/@artifactperc/artifact-of-the-week-faces-without-names-c6c2aef426c7 Artifac...
Thursday, June 29, 2017

John G. Pike Civil War Militia Drum

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John G. Pike Civil War Militia Drum   Priced at $1,990 on http://www.invaluable.com/buy-now/...
Thursday, June 15, 2017

1913 National Guard Fife, Drum, Bugle & Bell Corps

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Recorded more than 100 years ago.  Includes Semper Fidelis, Gary Owen, Hell on the Wabash (with modified drum chart presumably to play at ...
Thursday, June 8, 2017

Civil War Eagle Snare Drum of the 78th New York Infantry, 1st Regiment Eagle Brigade, Cameron Highlanders....

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" Civil War Eagle Snare Drum of the 78th New York Infantry, 1st Regiment Eagle Brigade, Cameron Highlanders. The regiment left for th...
Friday, May 12, 2017

"Liberty" Barrel Drum - What Can You Tell Us About This Drum?

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"Liberty" Barrel Drum - What Can You Tell Us About This Drum? David Hillier, an antiques dealer in W. Townsend, Massachusetts s...
Monday, April 17, 2017

Civil War Infantry Drum

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  Looks authentic.  What do you think?   Description: Regulation Civil War Infantry drum. The d...
Friday, March 17, 2017

Antique Regimental Civil War Drum

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Experts in the drum community, please feel free to comment.  Share your comments on this drum.  If it's original, was it simpl...

Sewell Morse Snare Drum

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Described as: Civil War Era Sewell Morse Brattleboro Vermont Snare drum in excellent overall condition - drum retains early leather, bind...

Marked 9th Vermont Company Grade Infantry Drum

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Described as: 9th Vermont infantry drum. An unusual tenor drum dating from 1830-1840 most likely from milita use prior to war. Drum ...
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