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A Tambour-Major of the French Imperial Guard (historical reenactment). The position of drum major originated in the British Army with the Corps of Drums in 1650. [citation needed] Military groups performed mostly duty calls and battle signals during that period, and a fife and drum corps, directed by the drum major, would use short pieces to communicate to field units.
In some songs or pieces in which a singer or solo instrumentalist begins the work with a solo introduction (prior to the start of the full group), the tempo they set will provide the tempo for the group. In an orchestra or concert band, the conductor normally sets the tempo. In a marching band, the drum major may set the tempo.
Second shortest count off, "& four &", followed by one measure of drum beat for reference. Play (high tom-tom rather than voice) ⓘ A count off, count in, or lead-in is a verbal, [1] instrumental or visual cue used in musical performances and recordings to ensure a uniform entrance to the performance by the musicians [2] and to establish the piece's initial tempo, time signature and style.
A common command, often called out by a drum major, usually consists of, "Mark time, mark!", followed by four beats of marking time (left, right, left, right) and then the first step with the left foot. The first step to moving forward is to move the leg from a "check" position to an "extended" position.
The drum major carries a mace to give visual signals to the band when marching. March A tune especially suitable for marching to. Usually an uptempo melody in 2 4, 4 4, 6 8, 9 8 or 12 8. Massed bands A number of pipe bands performing together, commonly after a competition or as part of a military tattoo. Military tattoo
Drum major of the Household Division (Welsh Guards) with bearskin headdress and ceremonial mace. A drum major in the military is the individual leading a military band or a field unit (corps of drums, fanfare band, pipe band or drum and bugle corps). It is an appointment, not a military rank.
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The Drum Major leads the band onto the field in a single-file line, spelling "Texas" in script writing. The band is split into two blocks at the start of the performance and begins by playing "The Yellow Rose of Texas." The Drum Major marches over to the front of block one and block one begins spelling out the T-E-X of "Texas".