S o how did percussion instruments develop over the years? L et’ s look at drums.
7he first GrXms were made in C hina, Indonesia, and
V ietnam. They were made of bronz e. The
drummer played the drum by hitting it rhythmically with his hands. This type of drum was called a Dong Son drum. It exi sted 2,500 ye ars ago. These drums were used to make music for religious ceremonies and rituals.
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