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Ancient snare drums were used in the Ottoman's Empire during the 1500s
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After the bass pedal was invented, drummers began playing multiple drums at the same time.
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Drum use expanded to toms and hi hat cymbals, leading to the creation of the standard drum set.
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Gene Krupa performed the first commercially recorded drum solo on the song "Sing, Sing, Sing" which makes him a national celebrity.
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Louis Belson popularizes the use of two bass drums in one drum set, which is now a staple on many drum kits.
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Nylon tips made drum sticks far durable than the traditionally wooden tips
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The Beatle's drummer Ringo Starr popularized the Matched Grip technique of Stick holding among Drummers
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The first drum contest held by Guitar Center took place
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Better drum heads allowed drummers to hit harder and louder than ever, which allowed new styles to be created
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The invention of electric drums created new sounds for music
