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A Brief History of Drums

A Brief History of Drums

Besides the human voice, the drum is the oldest instrument known to man. Dating back as far as neolithic cultures, the basic form of hide stretched across a hollow cylinder has changed very little throughout the ages. New forms of drums have emerged and new materials are used, but the concept has remained the same. Drums have also been used for a variety of purposes throughout history including religious and cultural ceremonies, war both on and off the battle-field, communication with others from a distance, and as a musical instrument. This article includes information on many different types of drums and their individual histories.

When to Start Drums Lessons

When to Start Drums Lessons

We recommend that children do not start learning how to play drums on a drum set until 7 or 8 years old. The drum set takes a lot of coordination to manage and smaller children often have trouble reaching all the drums, the cymbals, and the pedal for the bass drum at the same time. Younger children can learn to play drums on single snare or hand drums, but we recommend no younger than 6 for these instruments since drumming can quickly get tiring for the hands. There is no upper age limit on drum lessons, it’s never too late to learn a new skill!

Obtaining aDrums

Obtaining aDrums

Depending on what kind of drums you are looking to learn, drums can get expensive quickly, especially a full set. For beginning students, we recommend purchasing a practice pad and sticks for working on technique between lessons before investing in a full drum set, although as the student progresses a full set will be needed. Your Musika teacher can help pick the best option for you as you progress.

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