Touching on anthropology, musicology, and the history of the United States and its military, Sound the Trumpet, Beat the Drums gives a thorough and satisfying account of mounted military bands and their cultural significance.

A 1920's training manual with both musical notes and adapted words to explain the calls, intended for the use of Trumpeters, Buglers and Instructors as well as for Soldiers to learn calls, especially Field Calls that were confusing due to their similarity, such as Stand Fast; Charge; Gallop; and Rally. A must for historical military re-enactment.

Reprint of 1951 Edition. Published by the U.S. Navy, it was written to help the Bugler to learn his duties in a minimum of time. The book has been designed for self-study. It contains complete instructions for playing the bugle, as well as the complete list of all authorized bugle calls. Scarce title.