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Drum Maintenance (Heads)


Drum heads need frequent maintenance. Each material has it’s advantages and disadvantages. Manufacturers have a wide selection of items from which to choose replacements. In general, buy natural and tuck … Continue reading


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