The master's thesis focuses on the differences and similarities between Swiss and Basel drumming. Switzerland has a very interesting and rich percussion tradition, which has laid the foundations for playing percussion instruments and percussion notation. In our region and professional literature, two main branches of Swiss drumming are often mixed or equated. The master's thesis aims to clearly describe and show the differences and similarities between these two branches of drumming. Special emphasis is placed on percussionist Dr. Fritz Robert Berger and his works, who is an innovator in the Basel style of playing, the Basel Carnival Bassler Fasnacht, and the book "Tambour Ordonnanz," which represents the foundation of Swiss drumming. The thesis describes the development and history of the Basel festival and the role of drumming within the festival. The thesis also addresses the technique of playing the instrument, its development, and technical specifications. It describes the development and history of both branches of drumming, the different notations specific to both styles of drumming, the literature that teaches the correct stylistic playing of both styles of drumming, as well as compositions and compositional characteristics. The history of military drumming and the role of the drum in military service from its beginnings as a tool for conveying commands to its present ceremonial role is also described.
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