Drum Major drill

[jppard]

Where can I find the drum major drill for Mexican War to Civil War fife and drum corps?

J.M. Perry/
Jppard

1st New York Legion (Stevenson Regiment)
Guarding the California Coast
1846 to 1852

[tater_cuffie]

Re: Drum Major drill

I have some Drum Major stuff for Civil War. I'll send you the name of the manual, and I can type it out if you want me, once I get home. Send me a PM if your interested.

[33rdaladrummer]

Re: Drum Major drill

Hart's (1862) drum major signals are probably the most comprehensive of the 1860s manuals.

They start around page 57. Much of it was copied verbatim from earlier sources, so it would be appropriate for you time period.

http://www.fifedrum.org/resources/music/hart/hart58sr.shtml