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There are three types of drums that are common in marching band: the Snare drum, the Bass drum, and the Quad-Toms. Cymbals are also common in marching band, even though they are not a drum. If your school has a drumline, chances are there will be cymbals in it because they are commonly thought of as percussion instruments.

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When was marching band invented?

The marching band we know today branches out from drum and bugle corps which began performing field shows around the 1970's. However marching band has been evolving for centuries. Starting with traveling musicians and then evolving into military practice, marcging band has been evolving into what it is today for a very long time.


What size does a person need to be to play a snare drum in a marching band?

There really is no specific size that you have to be. As long as you are capable of marching drill while carrying the weight of the snare drum. We have students anywhere from very small and under 5ft tall to larger build and 6ft tall. If you are physically capable of carrying the drum and have the proper skills to play the parts then your size shouldn't matter at all.


Is a bassoon a percussion instrument?

A bass drum is indeed considered a Percussion instrument both inside and outside a band. No matter where you place it, a band, marching band, Orchestra,etc., a bass drum will always be a percussion instrument.


What is belonging to a marching band like?

A sport that includes marching in different formations on a field to music both music and marching are done by band members. Marching bands also are in parades and play at football games and during halftime at football games. They also go to marching contests. It's very fun but a lot of work you have to dedicated.


Why does a bass make a low pitch sound?

Because its strings are very long, and (compared to the violin) at a lower tension. Physics says that the shorter a vibrating string, and the tighter it is, the higher the pitch produced. You can try it yourself with a rubber band.

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When was marching band invented?

The marching band we know today branches out from drum and bugle corps which began performing field shows around the 1970's. However marching band has been evolving for centuries. Starting with traveling musicians and then evolving into military practice, marcging band has been evolving into what it is today for a very long time.


Who is Louis Wirth?

Lois Wirth was a snare drum marching band player in Nebraska. She played a very rare instrument. See the link for further information.


What size does a person need to be to play a snare drum in a marching band?

There really is no specific size that you have to be. As long as you are capable of marching drill while carrying the weight of the snare drum. We have students anywhere from very small and under 5ft tall to larger build and 6ft tall. If you are physically capable of carrying the drum and have the proper skills to play the parts then your size shouldn't matter at all.


Is a bassoon a percussion instrument?

A bass drum is indeed considered a Percussion instrument both inside and outside a band. No matter where you place it, a band, marching band, Orchestra,etc., a bass drum will always be a percussion instrument.


What is belonging to a marching band like?

A sport that includes marching in different formations on a field to music both music and marching are done by band members. Marching bands also are in parades and play at football games and during halftime at football games. They also go to marching contests. It's very fun but a lot of work you have to dedicated.


What person invented the snare drum?

Snare drums were originally military drums in Europe during the 15th and 16 centuries. Today they are very common in all kinds of bands especially marching bands. It is uncertain who invented the first snare drum.


Why does a bass make a low pitch sound?

Because its strings are very long, and (compared to the violin) at a lower tension. Physics says that the shorter a vibrating string, and the tighter it is, the higher the pitch produced. You can try it yourself with a rubber band.


Does Princeton West Virginia have a marching band at their high school?

Yes- a very good one!


Is This marching band good?

well hillside high school has a very good marching program in NC. If you go to North Carolina and ask who are they...You'll get a quick answer lol


What are some good reasons for marching band members to get PE credit?

Marching band, despite what people think, is a very physical and tiring activity. Perhaps the biggest reason for this is breathing. Breathing heavily is a natural reaction to physical exertion, but marching band members do not get this benefit. Of course, it's also because the activity is just so physically strenuous.


How hard is it to get into the university of Tennessee marching band?

You have have go be a very good marcher and good at playing instruments i think


Why does the music coming from a marching band in a spread out formation on a football field sometimes sound discordant?

because sound travels pretty slow. thats why if your in the very back at a rock concert, and you see the drummer hit a drum, and you hear the drum a half a second or so later. in marching band, you want the sound to line up for the audience. to achieve this, listen back, and center. usually the drumline. if your in the audience and it sound discordant, its not your fault.