The Drum A History

In The Drum: A History, drummer, instructor, and blogger Matt Dean details the earliest evidence of the drum from all regions of the world, looking at cave paintings, statues, temple reliefs, burial remains, even existing relics of actual drums that have survived for thousands of years. Highlighting the different uses and customs associated with drumming, Dean examines how the drum developed across many cultures and over thousands of years before it became the instrument we know today.

Matt Dean is a professional drummer who both performs live and records studio sessions in all styles of contemporary music around London and Europe. He is also a music journalist and instructor.