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∙ 8y agoThe oldest form of music, simply because it's the simplest, next to the human voice and handclapping. It is impossible to pinpoint who, when or even where, as some form of drum is known in virtually every world culture.
Drums first appeared as far back as 6000 BC, as far as we know. Mesopotamian excavations unearthed small cylindrical drums dated 3000 BC. Several wall markings found in caves in Peru show drums used in various aspects of societal life. The American Indians used gourd and wooden constructed drums for their rituals and ceremonies. Drums have always been used for more than merely creating music. Civil uses, messaging, and religious uses are but a few.
The standard drum set we know now exists since 1935. It was 'invented' in the USA, in New Orleans.
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∙ 8y agoThere is no evidence to prove this. However there is evidence to prove that all people originated in Africa and as "drumming" is something humans do naturally (even some primates use tree trunks to drum displays). One could therefore reasonably assume that early humans would have danced and used something to beat a rhythm with (a drum) way before the African diaspora.
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∙ 8y agoContrary to popular belief, no.
The oldest drum that we have discovered so far originated from ancient Mesopotamia, from somewhere around 6,000 BCE.
Therefore we assume drums originated from Ancient Mesopotamia, because the oldest drum discovered so far was found from that era, in what is today part of modern-day Iraq.
However that does not strictly mean drums definitely originated from Ancient Mesopotamia, it is very possible that they were invented earlier. But this is the earliest evidence we have of drums so far.
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∙ 8y agoThe oldest drum that we have discovered so far originated from ancient Mesopotamia, from somewhere around 6,000 BCE.
Therefore we assume drums originated from Ancient Mesopotamia, because the oldest drum discovered so far was found from that era, in what is today part of modern-day Iraq.
However that does not strictly mean drums definitely originated from Ancient Mesopotamia, it is very possible that they were invented earlier. But this is the earliest evidence we have of drums so far.
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∙ 13y agoThey're from Africa.
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∙ 11y agoafrica
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∙ 13y agoAfrica.
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Where does the tabla drum originate from?
northern india
Where do the bongo drums originate from?
i think that the bongo drum was invented (made) in Africa because at the moment i am doing African music in music and the bongo drum is one of the drums we are using
What year did the conga drum originate?
1852Conga drums have their origins in Africa. After the colonization of Cuba, the African slaves introduced the instrument to the island. Cubans are the people that introduced the modern conga drum in the 1800's. The instrument became popular in the US in the 1950's largely due to Desi Arnaz.
Where did snare drum originate?
The snare drum probably originated in either Africa or India by the early humans that lived about one-million years ago, but no one really knows for sure.
In what country was the snare drum invented in?
The Drum came from Africa. Traders then spread the instunment around the world-by traders mainly Great Britain. and after that the drum evolved into different sets we see today. but the original birthplace of the Drum was in Africa
Did the talking drum originated from Africa?
the talking drum is amazing and I think that it is from Africa
Who invented talking drum?
The talking drum is a musical instrument from West Africa, which is hourglass-shaped. It was invented in Oyo, Nigeria by Alaafin Ajiboye.
Where did the drum originate?
Steel Drums Originated from Trinidad Most drums were known to come from India or Africa so I believe that may be the answer.
Where and when did the stir drum originate?
The stir drum was originaly from your mothers vagina
Where did the bass drum originate?
china
Where does the timpani drum originate?
Europe
Which country was the drum kit first used?
Origins of the pieces from the drum kit itself originate from Africa ~200 BC up till the 1500s in Europe, but the actual unification and use of the drum kit was first used in America, by the black slaves in the 1800s.
Where does the tabla drum originate from?
northern india
Were is the drum from?
The regular drum is from africa, and china. the drum set is from the USA.
Where is the drum from?
Africa
What country did the electric drum originate from?
The first electronic drum was the Pollard Syndrum, which was made in California.
Where do the bongo drums originate from?
i think that the bongo drum was invented (made) in Africa because at the moment i am doing African music in music and the bongo drum is one of the drums we are using
