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Military musicians - fife and drum
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Military musicians - fife and drum
A fife and drum player. Date: 1555
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1555 Drum Drummer Drumming Elizabethan Fife Instrument Marching Musicians Piper Player Tudor Fifer Musical
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This evocative print captures the image of a lone Military musician, proudly playing his fife against the backdrop of a rustic, wooded landscape. Dating back to the year 1555, this historical photograph offers a rare glimpse into the past, providing insight into the fashion and costume of the time. The drummer, dressed in the traditional attire of the Elizabethan and Tudor eras, wears a high-waisted, voluminous doublet, a ruff collar, and a wide-brimmed hat adorned with a feather. His drum, a symbol of military might and discipline, is slung over his shoulder, while his hands deftly navigate the intricate fingerwork required to produce the distinctive, rhythmic beats from the fife. The musician's intense focus and unwavering posture convey the importance of music in military life during this period. As the piper led the charge, the sound of the fife and drum would have provided a steady, inspiring beat for soldiers to march in unison, enhancing their morale and coordination on the battlefield. This image, brought to us by Mary Evans Prints Online, is a testament to the rich history of Military music and the enduring role it has played in shaping the military traditions of the past and present.
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