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Historical development of the Bass drum
Like the timpani, the drum instruments are among the oldest instruments. Their origin can be traced back to the Stone Age. Even in early antiquity, drums of all kinds can be found among most peoples, e.g. among the Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, Hebrews, Arabs, most exotic peoples, etc. They mostly served cult purposes and were beaten by women.
It is often not possible to make an exact distinction between the real drums, which only serve as rhythm instruments, without a specific pitch, and the one specific tone of the timpani. From an ethnological point of view, the main distinguishing feature is the method of attaching the skin. In orchestral music, the bass drum stands vertically, diagonally or horizontally on a stand.
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Table summary of bass drum usage in music
The table below shows the use of the bass drum in music shown. Musical works are performed with the name of the composer and the work.
The bass drum in large scale
In orchestral music, the bass drum is usually placed vertically, diagonally or horizontally on a stand. It is usually played with large mallets. They are wrapped with fur or felt.
The bass drum measures 50 to 80 cm in diameter and around 40 cm in depth. And is usually covered with a natural skin.
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