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Wooden Fife Maintenance


This is preventative maintenance – cracks in fifes occur because simple precautions are not taken. So please take note of these points:

1. Always take the multiple piece fife apart … Continue reading


Unlocated Fife And Drum Sources


Please notify us if you are aware of the existence of any of the following:

1760 – Spencer Drum. The Drummer’s Instructor. London: R.Spencer, c. 1760. 1770 – Campbell MS.Continue reading


Military Field Music – Military Bands (Part 3)


In addition to field music, the United States military also had bands that were used for ceremonial purposes and to raise soldier morale. Like field music, this tradition has its … Continue reading