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Drums are man's oldest musical instrument, dating back to at least 6,000 B.C. It is believed that they were originally used as man's first long-distance communication device and later evolved into a musical instrument. Throughout their evolution however, they have all maintained the same basic design principles.

They oldest drums were simply hollowed out logs and were beaten with sticks to produce sound. As they evolved, animal skins were stretched over one end allowing for easier tuning, and a larger array of possible sounds. In modern times, drums come in a considerably wide assortment of shapes and sizes, and are used in nearly every genre of music.

High-tech has recently invaded the ancient world of drums with the advent of electronic and midi-controlled percussion stations. These new devices reproduce the sounds of nearly every percussion instrument, and conveniently store them in an easy to handle electronic interface. Genre's like Hip-hop and Electronica have really pushed the development of these devices.

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