Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Greeks, Let the Bass Drop!!!

Just like Macey, music has played a huge role in my life.I have been part of different percussion ensembles since the fifth grade. In high school, I was the drum captain of the Basha High Percussion Ensemble that won four consecutive state championships and even placed sixth in the world in a competition in Dayton, Ohio. Playing the snare drum has taught me so many different skills that are applicable to many aspects of my life. 

                                                                          (I am the second one from the right.)


Little did I know, the ancient greeks enjoyed good percussion as well. They would play the “daouli” which is a two headed drum made of dog skin. I have very mixed emotions since I love dogs and I love the drums! 

Sources:
http://www.greekfolkmusicanddance.com/instruments.php#daouli
http://www.lyravlos.gr/ancient-greek-instruments-en.asp

3 comments:

  1. Checked out the daouli and that's crazy, they even used wolf skins. As a side note, congrats on placing sixth in the world!

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  2. This reminded me of one day in my ninth grade world history class…we decided to have a Greek Olympics day, and one of the games was a drumming competition. I had forgotten since that that was even important to the Greeks! (Maybe I should have listened a little better. ;D) I read in the second source that the drums were used for religious worship. Interestingly, this is echoed in many African and Native American cultures, even today.

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  3. Okay, first off I was completely drawn in by the title. Excellent work my friend. Secondly, nice connection. I'd never heard of daouli drums before, and I guess I am quite glad, because they sound pretty anti- ASPCA (protecting animals foundation...).

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