EMS Renaissance Side Drum – 13" x 19" Traditional Snare Drum / Sticks

Features:

• Authentic Renaissance-style cylindrical side drum
• Designed by The Early Music Shop, England
• Snare on bottom head for crisp historical sound
• Includes a brass hook for suspension
• Mulberry wood top and bottom rims
• Includes pair of traditional drumsticks
• Lightweight laminate construction for easier playability

Specifications:

• Drum Dimensions: 13" diameter x 19" depth
• Item Weight: 3 lbs.
• Packed Weight: 10.1 lbs.
• Shipping Weight: 18 lbs.
• Shipping Dimensions: 23" L x 14" W x 14" H

If you’re passionate about authentic medieval music or historical reenactments, this EMS Renaissance Drum is an essential addition to your collection. Measuring 13 inches in diameter by 19 inches in depth, this cylindrical side drum produces that distinctive, commanding rattle characteristic of Renaissance military marches and processions. Whether you're performing solo with a pipe and tabor or leading a procession, this drum captures the powerful rhythm of history.

Built for durability and performance, this drum features a snare on the bottom head that delivers a crisp, vibrant snap with each strike. The included brass hook allows you to suspend it from your belt or shoulder, just as it was traditionally worn. Crafted from strong yet lightweight 1/2-inch laminate with mulberry wood top and bottom rims, it’s as visually striking as it is resonant.

The design of this drum draws from the historic military drums of the Renaissance and early modern period. Known in England as the tabor and in France as the tambour or tabret, this instrument was more than just a musical device—it was a vital tool of communication in both battle and civil protest. During the 18th century, such drums echoed through revolutionary streets and military fields. Often paired with a three-hole pipe and played by a single performer, these drums were the backbone of military bands until the 19th century and are now a mainstay of traditional parades and early music performance.

Whether you're reenacting a Renaissance procession, performing early military music, or adding a touch of historic charm to a modern parade, the EMS Renaissance Drum delivers the look, feel, and sound of the past. Thoughtfully built with period accuracy and modern materials, this drum invites you to carry on the beat of centuries past. It's time to march to your own rhythm—with history in your hands.