George W. snare drum Jr.' s Musical Instrument History

Since the14th century, Swiss infantry (mercenary) regiments have used side drums and piccolo together. Later, the side drums spread all over Europe. The height of the early side drum was equal to or slightly larger than the diameter. The drum skin used is thicker than the modern one, the drumstick is thicker, the pronunciation is heavier, and there is no bright color. Great changes have taken place in the19th century. The shape of the drum is flat, and the drum body is often made of brass, and the drum skin is stretched with rods or screws. Although the tension of the little snare drum string can be controlled by screws or levers from the early17th century, it was not until the middle of the 20th century that advanced mechanical devices appeared, so that the little snare drum string could leave the drum surface immediately (in order to produce special effects or avoid unnecessary vibration caused by other musical instruments). Before the 20th century, casings were often used to beat the aponeurosis. In the19th century, the army played tambourines by dictation, and only when tambourines were used in orchestras later did the players need music scores. The performance of modern works and jazz requires special effects, which can be achieved by relaxing strings, beating drums, playing with fingers, playing with non-standard drumsticks or steel brushes. According to historical records, Marin Marais, a French composer and violinist, used tambourines in his operas Alsi Ernie (1706) and La Garza Ladara (18 17), but in Limsky-