The drums are one of the world’s oldest instruments. As it is classed as a membrane (vibrations caused by a stretched surface) it has carried the same traditional shape for thousands of years. The Alligator Drum is one of the oldest drums to be discovered. It is said to have manifested shamanistic characteristics and were often used in ritual ceremonies. The earliest record of them in from 2300 BC – 1900 BC.
Drumming is known to be one of the best forms of exercise, in some cases more than than cycling, hiking, or weight lifting!
Viola Smith is one of the world’s most famous female drummers. She is 101 years old and claims that playing the drums contributed to her longevity. She is also Zildjian’s longest running endorser!
The longest drum roll by an individual is 8 hours 1 min 17 seconds and was achieved by Christopher Anthony at a shopping centre in California, USA, in 2012.
"If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away." Henry David Thoreau
"I'm not a singer who plays a bit of drums. I'm a drummer that sings a bit." Phil Collins
Weight: 3.91 G
Metal: 14K Yellow Gold
Length: 26 mm (1.02 inches)
Width: 15 mm (0.58 inches)
Feature: Solid
Feature: Polish
