Percussion Instruments

Through the ages, children have mimicked the play and music of the Revolutionary and Civil Wars. After the muffled drums of war had ceased, children all over played with home-made drumsticks, drums, fifes and whistles. Even war-weary men, hungry for hearth and home, turned to making music.

During the Revolutionary and Civil Wars in America, drummers and fifers were attached to each company of men. These musicians were usually between the ages of 12 and 16. They provided music in camp and on the march. They also conveyed battle commands to the soldiers. "I don't think we can have a war without music." -- Robert E. Lee

From the simple beating of two sticks together to fashioning a homemade drum, the playing of percussion instruments has almost always accompanied the rich American folk music tradition. When the settlers arrived in the colonies, they brought with them the rhythmic patterns from their native homelands.

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Americana Field Drum
Box Shaker
Children's Xylophone
Claves
Finger Cymbals

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Hand Frame Drum
Lithographed Field Drum
Toy Drumsticks
Civil War Drumsticks
Revolutionary War Drumsticks

A replica "cord & ear" drum, strung with white cord and leather ears. High quality drum by Noble & Cooley. Nine inches in diameter, complete with drumsticks and sling, packaged in corrugated sleeve.

Popular rhythmic instrument. Simply grasp and shake. Create many varied and interesting patterns. Made from American hardwoods. Approximately 3" x 2".

This small 8-note wooden xylophone is fun and easy to play. Package includes xylophone, pair of wooden mallets and easy-to-play song booklet. 6-¹/2" long.

Quality solid hardwood claves, great for fun or historical rhythm activities. Includes clave rhythmic patterns and instructions. 6-¹/2" long.

Inexpensive rhythmic instrument, popular with kids and adults alike. Used to accompany music from medieval times to present.

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