EMS Medieval Drum 13"x19"

Designed by The Early Music Shop of Bradford England This cylindrical drum has two heads one with a snare When the drum head is struck with the drum sticks the snare adds a vibration or rattle to the drum s din The Medieval style drums are made with two rope tuned skin heads that are rolled and stitched with the snare on the top head This style of drum is a traditional military drum with a long history They were used to mark time for marching or to signal during confrontations In England during Renaissance side drums like this were known as a tabor In England the shallow tabor associated with the American war of independence is sometimes called a tom tom In France during the 18th century they were known as tambours or tabret and were well associated with the political resistance and rebellion against the French monarchy As a military instrument this drum was often used in combination with a wooden or metal pipe Both instruments were played by one individual like a one man band The 3 hole pipe was held and played with one hand while the other hand held the drum stick and played the tabor which hung from the wrist shoulder or arm Such snare drums were used in military bands until the 19th century when it became an orchestral instrument Today this style of snare drum is used in parades and processions Originally such drums were fashioned from solid timber making them quite heavy These modern replicas are fashioned from attractive half inch laminates for strength and light weight Each drum comes with 2 drum sticks There is a brass hook to help suspend the drum from your belt or strap while playing