Drums in the Americas / by Joseph H. Howard.
| Author/creator | Howard, Joseph H. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York : Oak Publications, ©1967. |
| Description | xv, 319 pages : illustrations, maps, music, 74 photographs ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Drums in retrospect -- Classification -- Construction -- Amerindian music -- Amerindian drums of North America -- Indigenous drums of Central America -- Amerindian drums of South America -- European-American percussion -- European-American drums -- African and Aframerican influence (parts A, B, and C) -- Afro-American drums -- Our Asiatic and Oceanic heritage -- Asian and Oceanian-American drums -- African drums -- Rhythm and drumming -- Drum accessories and auxiliary instruments -- Drumlore -- Reflections and projections -- Glossary of unusual drums and terms. |
| Abstract | History and development of drums in the New World from the pre-Columbian era to modern times. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliography (pages 294-311) and index. |
| LCCN | 67015826 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Stacks | ML1035 .H69 1967 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |