- The oldest known drum is a frame drum from the Neolithic period, dating back to around 6000 BC.
- Drums are used in every culture in the world.
- There are over 1,000 different types of drums.
- The most common drum set consists of a bass drum, snare drum, tom-toms, and cymbals.
- The largest drum in the world is the "Big Ben" bass drum, which is 20 feet in diameter and weighs over 10,000 pounds.
- The fastest drummer in the world is Mike Mangini, who can play 2,032 single strokes in one minute.
- The most expensive drum set in the world is the "Ringo Starr Beatles Drum Kit", which sold for $2.1 million in 2015.
- Drums have been used in many different musical genres, including rock, jazz, blues, classical music, and pop music.
- Some famous drummers include Buddy Rich, Gene Krupa, John Bonham, Ringo Starr, and Neil Peart.
- Drums are a powerful instrument that can be used to create a wide range of sounds and rhythms.