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.

Wednesday, June 17, 2020

For BSGK Fans - Rare Slingerland Tiger Skin Drum Kit

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1968 Yellow Tiger Pearl jazz set  (this finish only available for about one year) ( http://www.coopersvintagedrums.com/newslinghistory.htm )...

Historical Drums in the Collection of Mark Goldberg

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Civil War 1860s red artillery drum. Brass Presentation drum of John Monroe, 2nd Massachusetts volunteers. Large 1830s Brown and Sons Eagle d...
Sunday, April 12, 2020

501 Broadway, NYC - 1867 and 2019 - 7th Regiment Parading before Shipping Off to the Civil War

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501 Broadway, NYC - 1867 and 2019 - 7th Regiment Parading before Shipping Off to the Civil War
Saturday, April 11, 2020

The Drumslingers: LES PARKS UN-TRADITIONAL SNARE GRIP

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A great post by E.W. Flack Read it at http://thedrumslingers.blogspot.com/2009/09/left-hand-pinky-finger-out-snare-drum.html. And watch ...
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Sunday, March 15, 2020

Harrison Tyler ("Tip") Prentiss - Civil War Drummer Boy

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This post is currently a work in progress.  Information will be added as acquired.  Photos of text will be transcribed.   So check ...
Saturday, March 7, 2020

The Legend of Drake’s Drum

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The Legend of Drake’s Drum by Ellen Castelow https://www.historic-uk.com/CultureUK/Legend-Of-Drakes-Drum/?fbclid=IwAR1KeiOFhNE4hHEAsHcO...
Sunday, January 26, 2020

A Study of African-American Drum and Bugle Corps and Their Communities

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“I THINK WE SOUNDED BLACK!” SPACE AND COMMUNITY IN BLACK DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS By Jamil Jorge Thesis submitted in partial fulfillment ...

A History of Rudimental Drumming in America

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A HISTORY OF RUDIMENTAL DRUMMING IN AMERICA FROM THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR TO THE PRESENT A Monograph Submitted to the Graduate Faculty...
Monday, January 13, 2020

Javier Morales performing "Andersonville"

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Javier Morales  performing "Andersonville" as a tribute to the legendary Bob  Culkin  at 4th Annual Drumming For Our Veterans, Jan...
Sunday, January 12, 2020

Antique Moeller Rope Tension Marching Band Drum

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Antique Moeller Rope Tension Marching Band Drum https://www.ebth.com/items/9791394-antique-moeller-rope-tension-marching-band-drum ...
Tuesday, June 4, 2019

Old School - 1965 Style & Technique for Drum Corps Drumming by Mike Stefanowicz

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1965 Style & Techique for Drum Corps Drumming Pre-DCI Ludwig Drum & Bugle Corps Material For purposes of preserving drumming histo...
Thursday, April 18, 2019

JORDAN NOBLE: THE VENERABLE SOLDIER-STATESMAN

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JORDAN NOBLE: THE VENERABLE SOLDIER-STATESMAN Jordan Noble's story as a slave-turned-soldier and a loved citizen...

Former Slave Jordan B. Noble’s Battle of New Orleans Commemorative Banner and Historic Snare Drum and Offered in May 4 Americana Auction

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Subject matter specialists and digital assets available: Eric Bradley, Director, Public Relations 214-409-1871; Er...

Jordan B. Noble Owned Snare Drum: African American Drummer in the Battle of New Orleans/War of 1812

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Up for Auction at Heritage.com Born into slavery in 1800, Jordan Bankston Noble was only 14-years old when he became...
Sunday, January 6, 2019

New Old Stock, In the Box, ca. 1998 or later McDonagh 10-hole Regimental Model Fife with Fingering Chart

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A friend came upon a new, old stock, in the box, 10-hole McDonagh fife, Regimental Model, complete with fingering chart.  And he gave it to...
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