The drum is a percussion instrument that is usually played by striking with the hands or drum sticks. Drums date back to at least 4000 BC in Egypt and have had various uses throughout history including religious ceremonies, music therapy, and communicating messages over long distances. Drums have also been used for artistic expression, in the military to motivate troops, and to call out orders. The document provides a brief overview of drums including their classification, history, uses, and parts.

1. THE DRUM

2. INDEX
• A little about the drum
• Drum uses
• Parts of the drum
• Some history
• Curiosities

3. A LITTLE ABOUT THE DRUM
• The drum is a member of the
percussion group of musical
instruments. In the Hornbostel-
Sachs classification system, it is a
membranophone.

4. DRUM USES
• Drums are usually played
by striking with the hand,
or with one or two sticks.
In many traditional
cultures, drums have a
symbolic function and are
used in religious
ceremonies. Drums are
often used in music
therapy.

6. SOME HISTORY
• The drum dates back
to 4000 BC in Egypt.
Drums made with
alligator skins have
been found in
Neolithic cultures
located in China,
dating to a period of
5500–2350 BC.
• DRUMS IN ART
• Drumming may be a
purposeful expression of
emotion for
entertainment,
spiritualism and
communication.
• MILITARY USES
• Chinese troops used
tàigǔ drums to motivate
troops and to call out
orders or
announcements.

7. CURIOSITIES
• Drums are used not only for their musical
qualities, but also as a means of
communication over great distances. The
talking drums of Africa are used to imitate
the tone patterns of spoken

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