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Drums, tomtoms and rattles; primitive percussion instruments for modern use, by Bernard S. Mason; drawings by Frederic H. Kock.
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Mason, Bernard S., 1896-1953.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Drum.
- Rattle (Musical instrument).
- Indians of North America--Music.
- Indians of North America.
- Genre:
- Music.
- Physical Description:
- 206, [2] pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
- 8vo.
- Place of Publication:
- New York : A.S. Barnes & Company, 1938.
- Contents:
- I. Drums the world around
- II. The craft of drum-making
- III. Hand-drums
- IV. Large dance-drums
- V. Drums of the log or barrel type
- VI. Water-drums
- VII. Drumsticks
- VIII. Using the primitive drums
- IX. Dance-rattles and other sound-makers.
- Notes:
- Includes index.
- "Bullroarers" and "Dancing bells": pages 199-203
- "Selected bibliography of Indian dancing and music": pages 204-206
- Local Notes:
- HSP Copy: Indian Rights Association Complimentary Collection
- Other Format:
- Online version: Mason, Bernard Sterling, 1896-1953. Drums, tomtoms and rattles.
- OCLC:
- 423517
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