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Drum and Keyboard Percussion History
Drum and Keyboard Percussion History
Drums—technically known as membranophones—may be mankind's oldest instrument, dating back to when humans first learned to keep rhythm. Drums consist of a membrane (also known as a skin) stretched over an open-ended cylinder (also known as a shell) and struck with the band or a stick.
Xylophones originated in Africa and/or Asia. The percussion instrument known as the xylophone became popular in modern orchestras in the late 19th century and is now used in musical groups all over the world. The sharp, brittle sound of the xylophone is made by mallets hitting wooden bars that rest over resonators. Xylophones are one of several keyboard percussion instruments, including, bells, marimba, chimes, and vibraphone.
Famous percussionists include: Max Roach (drum set), Lionel Hampton (vibraphone), Buddy Rich (drum set), Gene Krupa (drum set), Neil Peart (drum set) and Markus Rhoten (timpanist).
Drum and Keyboard Percussion History
Drum and Keyboard Percussion History
Drums—technically known as membranophones—may be mankind's oldest instrument, dating back to when humans first learned to keep rhythm. Drums consist of a membrane (also known as a skin) stretched over an open-ended cylinder (also known as a shell) and struck with the band or a stick.
Xylophones originated in Africa and/or Asia. The percussion instrument known as the xylophone became popular in modern orchestras in the late 19th century and is now used in musical groups all over the world. The sharp, brittle sound of the xylophone is made by mallets hitting wooden bars that rest over resonators. Xylophones are one of several keyboard percussion instruments, including, bells, marimba, chimes, and vibraphone.
Famous percussionists include: Max Roach (drum set), Lionel Hampton (vibraphone), Buddy Rich (drum set), Gene Krupa (drum set), Neil Peart (drum set) and Markus Rhoten (timpanist).
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